NEW ZEALAND: Students from around the world, whether they are from Malaysia or Brazil, have the same question in mind – What is the fastest way to finish my studies and get my qualification?
Educational institutions have varying study duration period, depending on the subject and the level, but Institutes of Technology in New Zealand have been successfully implementing their fast track model to help students complete their qualifications faster, and cheaper, without compromising quality.
NorthTec, one of New Zealand’s leading institutes of Technology, offers all of their business programmes under their fast-track model, which means students can finish their studies much faster than the traditional timeframe in other countries.
Malaysian students will be excited to hear that they can now complete a range of business programmes much quicker, such asa Graduate Diploma in Business – Information Systems.
The major of Business Information and Systems has a sought-after future in the NZ job market. Graduates can do jobs as ICT project manager, information officer and information technology manager, all of which are well included in the job classification list of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO).
The ‘Information Age’ provides great career opportunities for many. Terms like information technology (IT), IS and digital technologies (DT) are often used interchangeably. Business Information Systems is the point where business studies and information technology meet.
Studying Business Information Systems, you will learn how to discover what information people need to do their job, how they need it presented, and when they need it.
“This programme emphasises human and organisational aspects of the use of computer-based information systems.”
This three year course will only take two years at NorthTec’s Auckland campus, under their fast-track model, and they also offer six intakes per year; January, March, May, July, September and November.
NorthTec’s vocational style of education will prove beneficial to all students as they expose all their students to practical experience, in the field training and hands on assignments. Each student must undertake a significant industry-based project, enabling them to gain vital practical experience in the real job market.
Successful completion of this program will give NothTec students the foundation, knowledge and skills to:
-Discuss the latest developments in information technology
-Understand the different types of information technology tools and their applications
-Manage the impact of technology in organizations
-Understand the role of technology in managing knowledge and information
-Direct the use and uptake of modern technology
-Recognise the threats and opportunities of technology in business
Value the importance of technology in the business cycle Demonstrate an awareness of ethics and social implications of their interest area
“The career opportunities for graduates are abundant and with the world-recognised qualification, their door of opportunities will be wide open.”
The entry requirements for a business course at NorthTec require students to have: IELTS 6.0, no band less than 5.5 and a High school diploma with B average from an approved institution.
If English is not your strong point, NorthTec offers FREE English for 17 weeks. Their ‘Fees Free English Scholarship’ will give you 17 weeks of English lessons for no charge, at the Auckland campus, when you enrol on any one year full-time programme.
Please do not miss out on their next intake! For more detailed information visit: www.northtec.ac.nz or if you wish to study elsewhere in New Zealand, visit www.studyinnewzealand.com.