Institutions & Courses Waiariki Institute of Technology Courses
Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology
This course is available at the following Waiariki Institute of Technology campuses:
Rotorua
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Lake Taupo
Waikato
The Waikato region has New Zealand’s longest river and its best surf break, Raglan.
Bay of Plenty
Majors Available
- Computing Technical
- Multimedia/Web
- Systems Design
This degree provides thorough theoretical and applied knowledge of computing with specialisations in the design and maintenance of computer systems, databases, programming, operating systems, computer networking, technical support and embedded controller applications for a wide range of
industries. This will enable them to be work ready on graduation, and to maintain their currency and develop their discipline by ongoing professional development.
Graduates will be able to:
- competently apply theoretical and applied knowledge to work in the computing and technology fields;
- competently apply technical and conceptual thinking in the computing and technology fields;
- show self reliance and capability for continued learning and professional development in the computing and technology fields;
- demonstrate capabilities to be effective communicators and team members;
- employ a broad educational base to enable them to relate to the wider context of society;
- apply enquiring, flexible, creative and critical attitudes towards contemporary issues and underlying theoretical concepts in the computing and technology fields;
- show an appreciation of management and information technology within the context of their qualification;
- show awareness of bicultural issues and an ability to function positively in a multicultural society; and
- understand social and ethical issues when designing a computing product.
