Bachelor of Applied Science (Information Systems and Technology) (Closed to New Enrolments)
Qualification code:
OP701004
Level:
7
Credits:
360
A degree programme with a single major is made up of 18 courses of 20 credits each, where:
A maximum of eight courses (160 credits) can be at Level 5
A minimum of four courses (80 credits) must be at Level 7
Your study programme must meet the core, major and elective requirements of the relevant degree major programme.
Please note: This qualification is closed to new students, please see admission requirements for further details.
Admission requirements
New Students
We are no longer accepting new students into the Information Systems and Technology majors. Please contact Lorraine Douglas, Programme and Student Adviser, on 0508 650 200 extension 5919 or email Lorraine.Douglas@openpolytechnic.ac.nz to discuss your major options.
Current Students
If you are currently enrolled in a major or double major in Information Systems and Technology, you will need to complete the following courses, if you have not done so already, by the end of Trimester 2, 2015:
Course name and availability:
71251 Advanced Information Systems: Trimester 2, 2013
71252 Systems Analysis: Trimester 2, 2013 and Trimester 1, 2014
71253 Systems Design and Development: Trimester 2, 2013, Trimester 3, 2013 and Trimester 2, 2014
71352 Information Systems and Technology Management: Trimester 2, 2013, Trimester 2, 2014 and Trimester 1, 2015
71354 Data Communications and Computer Networks: Trimester 2, 2013, Trimester 2, 2014 and Trimester 2, 2015
Please note that you do not need to have finished the rest of your degree by the end of 2015, you can still continue studying the rest of your courses after the above courses have closed.
To re-enrol, call us on freephone 0508 650 200.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Information Systems & Technology will obtain knowledge and skills in the information systems & technology field, with a focus on applying these skills to a range of practical situations.
Our Information Systems & Technology qualifications are suited to people involved in business analysis, systems analysis, database design, systems development and information systems & technology management or to those seeking professional careers in these areas.
As an Information Systems & Technology graduate you will be able to:
Analyse, design, test and implement business information systems to fulfil organisational needs
Construct or manage the development of systems
Make justified technology-related decisions in a business environment
Manage the operations of information systems and technology at all levels
Provide and implement solutions to issues related to data communications and information management
Provide for the social, legal, security and ethical aspects inherent in the implementation of systems
Resolve management issues in an information systems & technology environment.
More information
For more information about the Bachelor of Applied Science (Information Systems & Technology), please contact us.
Please note:
This qualification is no longer available to new students.
However, students who have previously enrolled in this qualification with Open Polytechnic can re-enrol to complete their qualification.
For further information please see the requirements listed on the qualification page.
