Singapore, 9 May 2005 – Informatics,
a provider of quality lifelong learning services, now offers Aptech
students a new lifeline to a internationally recognized degree completion
pathway.
Students graduated from Aptech holding a Higher Diploma
in Software Engineering qualification can continue to pursue a Bachelor
Degree in Computer Science from the University of Portsmouth. The students
can gain direct entry to any of one of the degree programmes from University
of Portsmouth.
”Computer science is a discipline that involves the
understanding and design of computers and computational processes. Because
of the rapid evolution today and the revitalized computing industry,
there is a demand for high quality from employable graduates who can
understand and solve real problems and orchestrate end-to-end solutions.
Computer software engineers must continually strive to acquire new skills
in conjunction with the rapid changes in computer technology. Aptech
students can now take this opportunity to better equip themselves with
a degree qualification to enhance their opportunities of getting employed
in the IT industry” says Lawrence Wee, Vice President of Global Higher
Education, Informatics Group.
The Bachelor of Science in Computing awarded by the
University of Portsmouth is a specialized degree course for candidates
interested in the area of database and systems development. The programme
imparts knowledge of technologies and methods relevant for creating
and maintaining computing systems that support business data handling
requirements of organizations. It will enable graduates to embark on
a professional career in software engineering and IT management.
Bachelor Degree programmes in Computer Science offered
by University of Portsmouth available are Bachelor of Science in Computing,
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing & Bachelor of Science in
Technology Management and Computing.
“I have benefited a lot from the Bachelor of Science
(Hons) in Computing from University of Portsmouth, it has been structured
in such a way that it suits the latest technology. I have also gained
more industrial knowledge from my professors who are very experienced
in their teaching,” says Mohsin Iqbal a graduate of University of Portsmouth’s
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing.
Course Delivery Methodology
The programmes offered at Informatics allows students
a high degree of flexibility and convenience of a modular system, incorporating
elements of face to face tutorials, integrated with the online e-Learning
methodology of a virtual campus through PurpleTrain.com. Within the
limits of the course schedule outlined, students can take some modules
to attend tutorials within the country, one of the module to attend
classes in Informatics Campus and some modules to do online from anywhere
in the world, as long as there is an internet connection.
Facts on IT
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in California
, US reports that eight out of the top ten fastest growing jobs through
2010 are in the technology sector. These include software engineers,
systems administrators, data and systems analysts, networking specialists
and desktop publishers.
Worldwide spending on information technology hit $US965
billion in 2004 and will grow at an average rate of six percent through
2008 to reach $US1.2 trillion. International Data Corp. said its new
research also showed US spending on technology will reach $US416 billion
in 2005, an increase of 5.8 percent, and will grow at a pace of 5.9
percent to reach $US501 billion by 2008."These results indicate
a positive outlook for the US and worldwide IT market, particularly
after
2005," IDC said in its report.
- International Data Corp, January 2005
Career Opportunities
in Computing
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer Programmers
- Systems Administrators
- Website Designers
- Computer Sales
- Systems Management
- Multimedia Designers
- Computer Engineers
- Education & Training
For more details of the programmes, please visit our
website at www.informaticsgroup.com
About Aptech
Aptech Limited is a well-established player in the
IT Training space with a growing presence in the formal education sector.
Aptech has crossed the 3.5 million students mark recently --- testimony
to its academic quality, industry-relevant technology and assessment
systems. Aptech Ltd. is India's leading IT Education and Training Company
with a global presence.
Website: http://www.aptech-worldwide.com/
About University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth has a record of 125 years
of higher education. Since its foundation in 1869, the institution has
grown considerably, linking up with other educational establishments
to build its reputation as a centre of academic excellence. Since the
award of the first degree in 1900, the University of Portsmouth has
maintained its commitment to promoting excellence in teaching research
and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.
- The University of Portsmouth is "One of the top new universities
in the UK" - The Times Good University Guide 2000
- The University of Portsmouth has an excellent record of graduate
employment
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(Source: Higher Education Statistical Agency 1998).
Since the award of the first degree in 1900, the University of Portsmouth
has maintained its commitment to promoting excellence in teaching
research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.
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University of Portsmouth, a member of the Association
of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), are recognised worldwide
About PurpleTrain.com
PurpleTrain.com, the global e-Learning provider, started
out as Asia's first e-Learning provider in 1999. Today, it is the largest
e-Learning provider outside the United States, with over 72,000 e-users,
and offers Business, IT education and Health Sciences programmes, corporate
training courses and educationrelated services. PurpleTrain.com is a
100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training
and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Informatics
Holdings Ltd is a world-class institute for quality lifelong learning
services and made the ranking among Forbes Global's 200 Best Small Companies
in the world.
About Informatics Group
Ltd
The Informatics Group, listed on the mainboard of the
Stock Exchange of Singapore, was established in 1983, and is a multinational
corporation providing lifelong learning services in information technology
and business management. Informatics presently has a global network
spanning more than 50 countries, offering programmes from O/A Levels
(for international students) to undergraduate and postgraduate degree
completions. The Company has won many awards including the Singapore
Brand Awards 2002 and 2003, the Singapore Quality Class for Private
Education Organisations (SQC for PEO) as well as the People Developer
Standards Award. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com.
For more information,
please contact:
Sher Ong
PR & Marketing Manager, Higher Education
Informatics Group
DID: (65) 6568 4289
Email: sherong@informaticsgroup.com |
