Belgium Campus ITversity Articles

With the available information technology positions far outnumbering the supply of qualified candidates, one may assume that the IT job market is a comfortable place to be. This may be true if you are happy settling for any job within this sector. However, if you would like to secure a top position you are going to have to work for it and you will not be without vigorous competition.  With the rapid rate of technological advancement, it is no longer sufficient to simply complete courses and gain qualifications. You will need to keep up with emerging technologies and changing industry needs if you are going to stand out in a sea of qualified candidates.  At Belgium Campus, we work hard to give our students a competitive edge. Our iTversity provides a range of additional learning opportunities which are not available at most higher education institutions, some of which are outlined below:  Additional Academic Opportunities  In addition to the world-class IT courses we offer, our students also have access to a range of masterclasses and certified courses. Our masterclasses cover pertinent IT subjects, including Blockchain, data science and pervasive encryption, and are presented by local and international experts in the field. Our certified courses allow our students to gain professional certifications from leading companies, including IBM and Amazon, in some of the latest software and technologies.  International Collaboration Opportunities   Information technology is global in nature and people working within this field are often required to work on projects that span countries and even continents.  In order to successfully do this, you will need to develop a global mindset, and this can only be achieved by building strong intercultural relationships. At Belgium Campus, we give our students plenty of opportunities to grow through virtual international collaboration projects and study abroad opportunities.  Internship Opportunities In addition to the above, Belgium Campus students also have the incredible opportunity to complete workplace training at top local and international companies. This is possible because of the strong, mutually beneficial relationships we have forged with over 120 local and international companies over the past 22 years. These companies help us maintain a relevant curriculum by keeping us informed about changing industry needs, and in turn, we provide them with industry-ready graduates who are ready to lead in the field.   With the IT industry in a constant state of flux, these additional opportunities make sure our students enter the industry leading the pack. Would you like to find out more about our iTversity and the many opportunities we offer our students? Send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call on 010 593 5368. Don’t settle, choose the institution that will set you up for success. 

Looking for a place to study IT?  Choosing a higher education institution to pursue your studies with is an extremely important, yet challenging task. There are many factors to keep in mind, but one of the best indicators of whether an institution is a good choice is its reputation.  Belgium Campus iTversity is a private higher education institution that is recognised for its exceptional educational offering by members of industry, the government, and renowned international academic institutions. In this short article, we will showcase what makes Belgium Campus a trusted institution by elaborating on its relationship with each of these stakeholders.  Government  Belgium Campus understands that quality education is non-negotiable. The institution works in unison with the South African government and quality assurance bodies to ensure that it provides an education of the highest quality.  The iTversity has successfully maintained its registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training since its first registration in 2003. It has also adhered to the requirements of the Council on Higher Education on the quality of its programmes and its sites of delivery. In addition to the above, Belgium Campus has also enjoyed the active and enthusiastic support of the Belgian Government over the last 22 years. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, H.E. Didier Vanderhasselt, frequently visits the iTversity and has expressed his pride in the institution’s ability to adapt to ensure the continued provision of an inclusive, world-class education.  Industry  The name Belgium Campus iTversity carries weight in the IT industry. The institution works closely with leading local and international companies to make sure that its qualifications correspond with changing workplace needs and emerging technologies.  These relationships not only give Belgium Campus students access to funding and internship opportunities, but also allow the institution to produce industry-ready graduates who are not only employable but sought-after.  “Belgium Campus graduates hit the ground running and are able to quickly integrate into our team. They have a profound effect on our ability to effectively service our customers and they are really great to work with.” –  First Digital Managing Director, Robert Kendall.  Academia  Belgium Campus has long-standing relationships with top international universities, including KU Leuven (ranked 7th most-innovative university in the world), UAntwerpen, and University Colleges Leuven Limburg.  Every 5 years the institution and its qualifications are audited by these universities and benchmarked against the accreditation protocol of the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization. The latest audit found Belgium Campus’ Bachelor of Computing to be more advanced than an academic bachelor programme of European standards. By partnering with renowned international universities, Belgium Campus guarantees its students an IT education of international standards, as well as the added perk of study abroad opportunities.  Would you like to study IT at a reputable higher education institution? Apply to study at Belgium Campus today. 

Degree students from Belgium Campus iTversity have partnered with students from Penn State University to construct a small-scale vertical farming robot. The prototype will serve as proof of concept for a full-scale robot capable of navigating a 3-story vertical hydroponic farm, CAN-Agri, in order to automatically plant and harvest crops. Successful automation of this process, which is currently carried out by hand, will result in higher yields per meter square of crops, allowing for continuous and consistent supply to consumers.   In order to achieve this, participating students have been divided into 5 multidisciplinary groups, comprising of both software engineering students from Belgium Campus and mechanical and civil engineering students from Penn State. Each group is responsible for a different component of the robot which will be integrated at the end to create a fully functioning system. The Penn State students will work on all the hardware elements, while the Belgium Campus students develop the software that will be used to control the robot. The groups, and their respective responsibilities, are as follows:   Group 1: Responsible for the seeding mechanism. Group 2: Responsible for the object detection component. Group 3: Responsible for the harvesting mechanism. Group 4: Responsible for the autonomous navigation aspect. Group 5: Responsible for the identification and provision of a cost-effective and sustainable power source.   The project is an entirely virtual collaboration, meaning all the communication and planning between students will take place online. As such, participating students are not only challenged to use their degree knowledge to develop robotics cost-effectively, but also to develop the competencies needed to succeed in today’s increasingly digital/ globalised world.   “This project is challenging us to overcome difficulties including differences in time zones and communication and cultural barriers. This is especially important in the context of the worldwide pandemic where face-to-face interactions are in many cases just not possible. Learning to interact with and develop tolerance for different cultures is preparing us to become engineers and leaders capable of adapting to ensure the success of a project, regardless of the space we find ourselves in.” – Belgium Campus software engineering degree student, David Maila.   The project is currently still in the ideation phase, but the students are set to begin prototyping next week and we are eager to see how the project develops. 

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