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Guaranteed University of Newcastle Places for North Coast TAFE Students20 October 2003In a joint statement, the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute have announced today that students of North Coast Institute who have completed Information Technology courses since 1998 are being offered guaranteed places in the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (BAppIT) degree program at the University of Newcastle. The university places are available in the 2004 and 2005 intake for any graduates of four specific Information Technology diplomas: Systems Administration; PC and Network Support; Business Systems; and Network Engineering. According to Professor Brian English, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle, the arrangement could have a significant impact on employment opportunities for graduates of TAFE IT courses offered by the North Coast Institute. “The three year full-time BAppIT program has been designed in response to growing industry demand for degree qualified information technology professionals. By offering guaranteed places to students from North Coast Institute we can ensure they receive credits for their completed studies and provide learning pathways to employment”, said Professor English. The BAppIT is designed to meet the requirements of professional accreditation through the Australian Computer Society and allows students to combine studies in information technology with another specialisation such as accounting, marketing or sociology. This structure, combined with the focus on real-world applications and work related skills, will provide graduates with even greater employment potential in fields like computer programming, information systems development, IT support and e-commerce in small to medium enterprises as well as large organisations. Director of the North Coast Institute, Neil Black, believes this agreement highlights the range of possibilities to extend tertiary education pathways in the region. “Both the North Coast Institute and the University of Newcastle are committed to providing premium education and career opportunities and this agreement is an example of how we can work together to deliver on that promise,” said Mr Black. North Coast Institute students and graduates wanting more information should contact Ms Ros Mills, School of Design, Communication and Information Technology, University of Newcastle 4921 8688 or 4921 6587.
Ros Mills
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