Bachelor of Information Technology Do you want the skills to work in an industry where pay is good and jobs are plentiful? Are you looking for a career with variety? New Zealand’s fast changing I.T. industry is currently experiencing a shortage of skilled workers. You could fill this gap with a Bachelor of Information Technology from AIS. The world of I.T. is forever changing. Come and learn in a supportive and encouraging environment. Our Bachelor of Information Technology will challenge and extend you. We offer two diplomas within the degree; the Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5) and Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6). START DATES • 10 February 2014 • 3 June 2014 • 15 September 2014
DURATION • Diploma Level 5 - one year • Diploma Level 6 - two years • Bachelor - three years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A minimum of 14 NCEA credits in each of 3 subjects at Level 3 including 9 credits in mathematics, and a minimum of 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher, and a minimum of 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or • (for Level 5 entry only) A minimum of 14 NCEA numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher and 50 credits at Level 2 or above with at least 12 credits in each of 3 subjects, including a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics and 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher; or • Tertiary study, including mathematics at a level equivalent to 9 credits at Level 3; or • Successful completion of a Level 4 qualification in Computing; or • Equivalent overseas qualification; and • IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 60 / TEP 39 or equivalent; and • Achieve 80% in the AIS IT Proficiency Assessment (ITPA); and • 17 years and over FEES • International - NZ$18,000 per eight courses • Domestic - NZ5,300 per eight courses * Ask about our scholarship awards for Maori students.
Reasons to study Bachelor of Information Technology at AIS include: • Job prospects in software development - on the long term skills shortage list • Strong selection of courses we offer in that area (especially web and mobile applications development) • Live industry project • Free Microsoft software • We offer technical workshops for our students during semester breaks on topics that have market value, but are not included in our courses
“The programme offered me a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the IT industry affects society, and gain practical skills in the IT field. The knowledge and skills I acquired at AIS helped me develop confidence, which in turn enabled me to secure a good position with one of the most promising IT companies in Auckland.” - Hao Sun
• We offer a staircase of qualifications up to a bachelor’s degree • Strong diploma to degree pathway • Pathways from the BIT into Postgraduate and Master of Computing programmes at Unitec and AUT • Employment assistance available Visit: www.ais.ac.nz/741/bit
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