Bachelor of IT adds VMware to curriculum
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology introduces VMware module to degree
By Randal Jackson | Wellington | Monday, 28 November, 2011 | 12 Comments
The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology has introduced a VMware module to its Bachelor of IT degree.
In a collaboration with VMware, IBM, NetApp and BlueBerryIT, it has embedded New Zealand’s first VMware IT Academy curriculum in the third-year networking paper.
Senior IT lecturer Mark Caukill says NMIT is taking one step further a virtualisation educational process it began three years ago in classes.
“Our job is to look at what’s happening in the market and to get students jobs,” he says.
“This is an exciting project for us as we are able to provide our infrastructure stream students with vitualisation and storage education experience that will be of immediate use to them as graduates fresh to the IT industry.”
The institute takes advice from an industry advisory committee.
There are around 150 students taking the degree. The VMware IT Academy component was introduced in October.
NMIT currently offers nine courses in computing and IT.
Comments
No vendors in uni
I agree that vendor specific teachings should not be part of obtaining a dregree, but could be optional so that students could elect to partake (I dont think many would pass up the opportunity though), in order to increase their chances of finding work upon completing their degree.
But how is this any different to completing MCP/MCSE as part of HSC, which has been available in some states in AU for years?
Why VMware? easy....they are the recognised industry leader in virtualisation and cloud.
Posted by gomez at 14:42:33 on December 9, 2011
But how is this any different to completing MCP/MCSE as part of HSC, which has been available in some states in AU for years?
Why VMware? easy....they are the recognised industry leader in virtualisation and cloud.
Posted by gomez at 14:42:33 on December 9, 2011
BAD FORM
YEP BAD FORM , I GUESS VM WARE PAYS THE UNI ...
Posted by Anonymous at 17:59:32 on December 2, 2011
Posted by Anonymous at 17:59:32 on December 2, 2011
What?
If you want to learn about Vmware, there are Vmware certifications for that. Sure, vendor specific implementation can be part of the curriculum, but they shouldn't be part of the degree. It is not what degrees are about.
Imagine that 20 years ago, that you were learning Novell as part of your degree, instead of computer science fundamentals. It would have no relevance today, but computer science fundamentals will still be relevant, I say more than ever.
Posted by Anonymous at 16:00:33 on November 30, 2011
Imagine that 20 years ago, that you were learning Novell as part of your degree, instead of computer science fundamentals. It would have no relevance today, but computer science fundamentals will still be relevant, I say more than ever.
Posted by Anonymous at 16:00:33 on November 30, 2011
What?
20 years ago I was learning COBOL. Fat lot of use that is to me now!
However, I was learning Oracle SQLPlus back then which still has relevance today.
I do however, totally agree with you on doing the vendor certifications rather than doing it as part of the degree. Why not do both?
Posted by Anonymous at 13:32:20 on December 1, 2011
However, I was learning Oracle SQLPlus back then which still has relevance today.
I do however, totally agree with you on doing the vendor certifications rather than doing it as part of the degree. Why not do both?
Posted by Anonymous at 13:32:20 on December 1, 2011
What?
Yes, Oracle SQL is part of most IS database paper. As SQL is a universal language based on relational table. Programming in any language will also have relevence, as it is about the logic and contructs.
Doing both a degree and certification is a very good combo, however, I would hate to do a certification that tells me to click on next->next->next->finish.
Posted by Anonymous at 10:48:58 on December 2, 2011
Doing both a degree and certification is a very good combo, however, I would hate to do a certification that tells me to click on next->next->next->finish.
Posted by Anonymous at 10:48:58 on December 2, 2011
Why VMWare ?
Why not Hyper-V or Citrix Xen, etc ? I think it's wrong to offer an indepth paper on on particular product (which may even be out of date by the time students graduate). A paper on virtualisation fundamentals and an intro to a couple of products would be more useful than an indepth study of a specific product.
Posted by Anonymous at 11:50:04 on November 29, 2011
Posted by Anonymous at 11:50:04 on November 29, 2011
Teach the basics
Why don't you teach them the basics, you know, things that haven't changed and won't change fundamentally. Then you will have graduates with a strong core knowledge of how things work under the covers - the products are a veneer across the top. All i get is 'graduates' who can't even tell me how IP works never mind more exotic things !!
Posted by Anonymous at 11:13:18 on November 29, 2011
Posted by Anonymous at 11:13:18 on November 29, 2011
what crap
I can't believe this bollocks!
A degree should teach you skills and knowledge last go beyond the latest thing or a particular piece of tech. Why not offer a 300 level course in iPad-ology? Makes almost as much sense.
If you want skils in a specific technology you do an induetry certificate, not a degree!
Posted by Anonymous at 19:44:17 on November 28, 2011
A degree should teach you skills and knowledge last go beyond the latest thing or a particular piece of tech. Why not offer a 300 level course in iPad-ology? Makes almost as much sense.
If you want skils in a specific technology you do an induetry certificate, not a degree!
Posted by Anonymous at 19:44:17 on November 28, 2011
what crap
Totally agree but don't blame the academics. Employers are asking for this from graduates. They don't care about skill sets, knowledge, or the principles of system design and architecture. They just want people that can do a particular task.
Posted by Cloudy computing at 10:56:03 on November 29, 2011
Posted by Cloudy computing at 10:56:03 on November 29, 2011
what crap
yes and industry certification is the answer, not a BISvmware degree
Posted by Anonymous at 16:10:32 on November 29, 2011
Posted by Anonymous at 16:10:32 on November 29, 2011
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