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About this programme
This programme aims to produce graduates who are:
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Industry-ready so that they can add value to an organisation;
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Problem-solvers, who are able to think creatively, act ethically and behave professionally;
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Competent in relevant areas of Information Systems; and
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Capable of continuing their own learning in other programmes including postgraduate study.
What you will learn
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Information Systems will have a firm grasp of all the theoretical aspects of information systems, and will be able to apply their knowledge in practical situations. They will have developed particular aptitude in one area of the discipline, and will be aware of the need, and possess the skills, to keep their knowledge up to date. They will understand enough about scholarship and research methods to be capable of higher study.
To complete this programme, students must achieve a minimum of 360 credits.
| Compulsory Courses – Year 1 |
Level |
Credits |
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704.5I500 - Information Systems
Aim: To understand the principles and organisation of information systems within organisations; to explain the nature, value and usage of information including privacy issues relating to both implementation and use; and to describe types of information systems and apply information gathering techniques.
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5 |
15 |
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704.5T550 - Computer Systems
Aim: To provide students with the skills to apply the fundamental knowledge of the architecture and internal operation of a computer system.
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5 |
15 |
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704.5D520 - Programming I
Aim: To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of scripting to perform typical system management tasks.
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5 |
15 |
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704.5O550 - Business Communication
Aim: To apply theories and techniques associated with interpersonal and organisational communication within an information systems context
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5 |
15 |
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704.I530 - Introduction to E-Commerce
Aim: To develop a basic understanding of the business, legal and technological issues in the field of electronic commerce.
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5 |
15 |
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704.6D626 - Fundamental Web Programming and Design
Aim: To write basic web based programmes, read data from a database and link databases and web pages
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5 |
15 |
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704.O560 - Social Implications of Computing Technology
Aim: To understand the development, application and consequences of information technology as both a social and technological process including identification of the ethical issues implicit in the computerisation in society.
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5 |
15 |
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704.5T507 - Application Testing and Maintenance
Aim: To provide students with the skills to publish a web application, and produce user documentation and training material.
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5 |
15 |
Career pathways and opportunities
On completion of this programme, graduates will be well placed to gain career opportunities in the following areas:
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information systems
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project management
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systems analysis
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systems software engineering
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network management and administration
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database management
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object oriented programming
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web distributed processing systems
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enterprise intranet
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ecommerce
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web technologies and implementation
Bring your own device (BYOD)
This programme requires you to bring your own device. Specifications:
- Windows 10 operating system
- Intel i5 or AMD A8 processor (7th gen onwards)
- 8GB of memory
- 500GB+ hard drive
- 802.11 wireless
Entry requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
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Be 16 years of age or older on the 1st of January in the year that the student enrols, unless approved otherwise by the Programme Leader
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The student can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme or course.
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Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS score of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.5) or hold an equivalent score form a recognised alternative English Proficiency Test.
Applicants under 20 years of age require a minimum of NCEA (Level 3) with University Entrance.
Applicants aged 20 years or over need to provide appropriate evidence of their ability to study at tertiary level. Level 4 or 5 courses or programmes are preferred.
Applicants whom English is not their first language shall provide evidence that they have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Qualification
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions