Master of Business Informatics

The joint Master's program, level 9, 180 credits, within the framework of partnerships between Chilean and New Zealand universities, was developed by Nairi Online University, Chile and the ICL Graduate Business School, New Zealand.

This is a master's degree program for graduates in a specialty related to business and/or information technology. 
It is suitable for those who seek to:
a) reduce the gap between obtaining a first degree and a career in business informatics, which requires additional qualifications and skills
b) lay a solid foundation for further study at an advanced level in order to obtain a doctoral qualification in a similar discipline
c) increase their competitiveness in the international labor market, based on from the realities of the modern world
d) students receive educational documents from two countries, significantly saving on tuition and accommodation

Duration of study: 16 months
Language of education: English

Admission requirements:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree, Specialist) of the appropriate profile with an average score of at least 50%
The IELTS Academic 6.5 overall language test (and at least 6.0 for each module) or an authorized equivalent.
To continue studying at ICL, you must successfully complete the program and receive certificates from NIU.


The structure of the master's program:
The first semester students study at NIU and receive a certificate of completion of the first semester. Then students continue their studies for 1 academic year at ICL and receive a Master degree in Business Informatics.
1 semester, online education – 60 credits
1 academic year (2 semesters), full–time education - 120 credits

The beginning of education:
At NIU: Students can join education in any month of the year because the courses are taught continuously and after completing each of the courses, the university begins the teaching cycle again. 
At ICL, you can continue your studies in any of the 6 intakes per year after the end of the semester at NIU.

Master of Information Technology

The joint Master's program, within the framework of partnerships between Russian and New Zealand universities, was developed by Whitireia Community Polytechnic & Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), New Zealand, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Russia and Nairi Online University (NU).

The program is designed to facilitate the adaptation of students and ease the financial burden, based on the realities of the modern world. In addition, students receive educational documents from both countries, significantly saving on tuition and accommodation.

Duration of education: 1.5 years
Language to study: English

Admission requirements:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree, Specialist) of the relevant profile with an average score of at least 50%
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall language test (and at least 6.0 for each module) or equivalent.
To continue studying at WelTec – successful completion of the program and obtaining certificates of Postgraduate certificate in Intelligent systems program from SPbPU

Qualification documents:
Master Degree Diploma “Master of Science (Informational Technologies), WelTec
Postgraduate certificate in Intelligent Systems (Diploma of refresher training in the direction of "Intelligent Systems"), SPbPU

Tuition fees:
Studying at SPbPU: RUB 249 000. Payment is made in rubles at the current exchange rate at the time of payment.
Studying at WelTec: NZD 30 000. Payment is made in WelTec in New Zealand dollars.

The structure of the master's program:
The first semester students study at SPbPU and receive a certificate of Postgraduate certificate in Intelligent Systems (SPbPU). Then students continue their studies for 1 academic year at WelTec and receive a Master degree in Information Technology (WelTec) diploma.

Start of training:
At Peter the Great SPbPU: September 1 or February 1
In WelTec 4 times a year after the end of the semester at SPbPU
First semester (SPbPU)

Postgraduate program INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
The program is aimed at training highly qualified world-class specialists with knowledge about the state, development trends and practical application of intelligent systems and technologies, information processing systems, intelligent automation systems, intelligent robotics, cyber-physical systems, applied tasks of industrial automation, robotics and control.
The program is implemented in cooperation with leading Russian and international companies (Siemens, SAP, General Motors, Festo Didactic) and branches of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
The Issued Document is a Postgraduate Certificate in Intelligent Systems

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
1 semester, full-time/part-time study.– 60 credits
6 items
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS (first semester):
- Intelligent systems
- Software development technologies
- Project management
- Corporate information systems
- High-level design of information control systems

Continuing education at WelTec

Master in Information Technology
Students will become experts in their chosen field, will receive practical research relevant to their interests from a range of options that include data mining, cloud computing, business analysis, business analytics, ICT infrastructure, information management, mobile application development, network design and management, security and forensics, quality assurance and system architecture.
The issued document is a diploma Master in Information Technology

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1 academic year (2 semesters), full–time study - 120 credits

Students can choose to work on their applied research project and study several subjects to choose from or write a scientific research paper.

Subjects to choose:
- Business Analysis for Information Technology
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining
- Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure
- Network Design and Management
- Network Security and Forensics
- Quality Assurance and Testing
- Systems Architecture and Technology Integration
- Special Topic in Information Technology
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- Topics in Cyber Ethics

Studying at NU
How to search a job in New Zealand
After completing the course, students will be able to understand the New Zealand labor market, learn how to make a CV and CL professionally, set up a Linkedin profile to increase their rating, find employers, prepare properly and pass interviews.
Issued Document – Certificate of Course Completion 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Module 1: The right to work in NZ
- Types of work visas
- In-demand specialties
- Accredited employers and how they can be useful to you

Module 2: Features of the labor market
- Features and structure of companies
- People's mentality and culture in the workplace
- New Zealand Labour Law
- Employment options
- Labor associations and how they can help you in finding a job
- Types of activities requiring a special license

Module 3: Job Search
- Where companies are looking for employees
- Where to look for employment opportunities
- How not to miss hidden opportunities (according to statistics on specialist search sites, no more than 20% of the actual vacancies)
- How to Use Networking for Job Search

Module 4: Resume and cover letter
- We compose CV and Cover Letter
- How to adjust CV and Cover Letter for vacancies
- How to write about experience and skills
- How to write a Personal Statement
- How to show motivation and convince the employer that you are the best candidate
- What is ATS and how to get around it so that your CV and Cover Letter are seen by the employer
- Common mistakes when preparing CV and Cover Letter
- Examples and templates of CV and Cover Letter

Module 5: LinkedIn
- We fill out the account correctly
- Reducing the time of job search
- How to optimize your account so that employers notice you

Module 6: How not to fail the interview?
- General points of preparation for the interview and life hacks
- 7 popular interview questions with sample answers
- What are behavioral questions and how to answer them in order to show yourself from the most advantageous side
- How and when to talk about salary.

POSSIBLE POSITIONS AFTER COMPLETING THE MASTER'S DEGREE

- Graduates will be able to work in business, education, government agencies, healthcare, industry:
- Business analyst
- Cyber security specialist
- Database Administrator
- Information Systems Manager
- Data Analyst
- Network administrator
- Security specialist
- Software developer
- Software Tester
- System administrator
- System Analyst
- System Integration Specialist
- Tim Leader

Also, a student who has chosen this program will receive:
- the opportunity to complete your studies at SPbPU online;
- the opportunity to bring a partner with you on a work visa, and children for free schooling;
- the right to work part-time for up to 20 hours while studying and without restrictions during holidays in New Zealand;
- a work visa for 3 years after receiving a master's degree;
- maximum points for the education received during further professional immigration;
- significant savings in the cost of training. The full tuition fee for the WelTec-only program is NZD 34,000 for 1.5 years. But if you choose a joint program with SPbPU and NU, the total amount will be NZD 48,500. Taking into account the actual expenses, the student's savings can be about 40%.