Study and Career Preparation - Business and ICT Pathway, Level 4

Program Overview

The Study and Career Preparation - Business and ICT Pathway program at Ara Institute of Canterbury prepares students for higher-level studies in business or IT. Students gain fundamental academic skills through core courses and specialize in either Business or ICT through pathway-specific courses. The program can be studied full-time or part-time and prepares graduates for further studies leading to various career options in business, management, information technology, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objective:

The program aims to prepare students for higher-level studies in business or IT by equipping them with fundamental academic skills and specific knowledge & skills relevant to their chosen pathway.

Description:

This combined Business and ICT pathway is part of the Study and Career Preparation program at Ara Institute of Canterbury. Students will gain fundamental academic skills through core courses and then specialize in either Business or ICT through pathway-specific courses.

Outline:

Core Courses:

• Mastering Calculations (15 credits) - Level 3 or 4
• Skills for Academic Study (15 credits) - Level 4

Elective Courses:

• Business Pathway:
• Introduction to Accounting and Taxation (15 credits) - Level 5
• Organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand (15 credits) - Level 5
• Business Functions (15 credits) - Level 5
• Change and Innovation (15 credits) - Level 5
• ICT Pathway:
• Technical IT Skills (15 credits) - Level 4
• Media Design and Development (15 credits) - Level 4
• Information Management (15 credits) - Level 4
• Software Design and Development (15 credits) - Level 4

Other:

• The program can be studied full-time or part-time.
• The program is offered at the Madras Street Campus in Christchurch.
• Students can apply for financial assistance if they face financial hardship.
• This program will become part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology from 2023.
The program is currently under review, and course details may change.