Bachelor of Information Technology

Future Skills Academy Limited

Subject area

Information Technology not elsewhere classified

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Minimum academic entry criteria: University Entrance (UE): NCEA Level 3 including: Three subjects at Level 3 or above, made up of: - 14 credits in three approved subjects - Remaining credits may come from either achievement or unit standards. And Literacy -10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: - 5 credits in reading - 5 credits in writing And Numeracy -10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: - achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or - unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required) OR NZ2594 New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) or equivalent Discretionary entry may be given to applicants over 20 years of age who do not have University Entrance. Applicants will be screened for formal and informal learning. An interview can be requested at the discretion of the BInfoTech HOD. International Learners In addition to meeting the entry criteria or equivalent as outlined as above, the following criterion also applies: Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2022, Appendix A: Internationally Recognised English Proficiency Outcomes for International Students https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognitionand-accreditation/#e10518_heading1).

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The aim of FSA BInfoTech is to prepare work-ready information technology professionals
who are able to make an immediate contribution to the IT industry. Our graduates will have
attained a recognised qualification which has prepared them for entry into a wide range of
IT fields, including software design and development, systems administration, IT
infrastructure and operations, network administration and support, IT training, IT service
and support. They will be critical thinkers who are able to maintain discipline currency in a
rapidly changing industry throughout their careers.