IVE Advanced Diploma Cultivates IT Creativity Professionals to Connect Overseas Universities to Develop Cross-regional Business

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2020-07-13 17:00

The information technology industry is developing rapidly. Emerging jobs such as software engineering, network security, smart phone software development, and cloud technology are popular. IT professionals have become the target of global enterprises competing for solicitation. Software engineer Chen Qihua and start-up founder Huang Qiyu (Tiki) are eyeing market opportunities. After graduating from high school, they enrolled in the IVE Information Technology Higher Diploma to learn professional knowledge and master the application of new technologies to explore opportunities for cross-regional development.

Worked as a software engineer in the UK since enrolling in IVE

Chen Qihua chose to study higher diploma of IVE software engineering because of his love for computer programming. He has now become a software engineer in a multinational investment bank and is based in the UK to develop IT careers.

Qihua recalled that his DSE score did not meet the requirements for progressing to a bachelor's degree program, so he decided to take the IVE Higher Diploma program first. "Actually, I have never been accustomed to the traditional "sit down" learning model. The IVE learning method is more flexible and interactive, which is more suitable for me to play to my strengths. He believes that the content of the IVE course covers programming, and also teaches different system operation theories, both theory and practice. It provides students with rich teaching resources, and the college is equipped with advanced IT equipment to give students the opportunity to practice.

Out of classrooms　industry sector competition accumulate practical experience

During the IVE, Qihua and his classmates participated in the Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition organized by the International Society of Engineering and Technology (IET). They won the gold award for the mobile application using Bluetooth macro positioning technology and represented Hong Kong in the Asia Pacific region. . Through the indoor positioning, data analysis and broadcasting system, the works can be used by merchants for personalized product promotion and interactive exhibitions. This industry competition experience not only broadened the international horizon, but also made a strong heart for his future development in the IT industry.

Connected to the overseas college entrance examination and won a scholarship to enter a British university

After completing the IVE Higher Diploma with outstanding results, Qihua, with the encouragement and recommendation of the teacher, won the "Havier Foundation Scholarship" specially designed for graduates of IVE Higher Diploma, and went to Cardiff University in the UK. Studying a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. After graduation, he obtained a letter of appointment in the UK. He is currently a software engineer at a multinational investment bank, responsible for program development, and provides cross-platform electronic transaction banking services for global partners, corporate and institutional customers. Qihua recalled:

IVE has laid a solid foundation for my IT expertise, plus the accumulated practical experience has allowed me to break through in overseas workplaces.

Chen Qihua works
as a software engineer at the British Multinational Investment Bank

• Graduated from IVE Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering
•
  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cardiff University, UK

Admission IVE establish career goals in the workplace to flex its muscles

Another IVE graduate Tiki, after graduating from high school, was assigned a JUPAS (university joint admissions method) bachelor degree program, but considering his interest in IT, the duration of the course, and other factors, he decided to enter IVE Information Technology Advanced Diploma, I hope to follow my interests and develop my expertise. "I started part-time work in middle school. I have already realized that I need professional skills before I can make a breakthrough in the workplace."

IVE's learning model combines theory and practice. Tiki is studying while using IT knowledge to write programs part-time. "In addition to learning programming and digital visual design in the classroom, I also have the opportunity to participate in writing web pages and assist in the development of mobile applications through internships. While studying at IVE, I visited a large city in South Korea to learn about industry development and new technology applications. Different learning experiences gradually set the direction of career development."

One year to complete the bachelor degree program of overseas universities

After completing the Higher Diploma, Tiki chose to take the Bachelor's Degree Pathway program co-organized by Coventry University and SHAPE, a member of VTC. Not only did he graduate with a first-class honor, but he was awarded a scholarship for his academic performance. I completed a bachelor’s degree course at a British university in Hong Kong in one year. The course content of the university allows me to master IT technology and applications, including user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, to lay a solid foundation for career development!"

Winning a scholarship studies master's program　in order to create industry and lay the foundation

Thanks to his proactive attitude and practical experience, Tiki has been hired by the listed IT product group after graduation, and he was promoted from the project assistant at the time of entry to the project assistant manager within one year. "Since then, I have been recommended by IVE teachers, obtained a scholarship for a master's program, received full tuition funding to study at the University of Warwick's Master's program, and improved skills in information technology project management to prepare for future entrepreneurship."

With the network of contacts that had been established when he was studying, Tiki partnered with IVE classmates and established a portal. In addition to developing technology application products for innovative institutions and technology research and development centers, he also designed a positioning and health information management platform specifically designed for the elderly. Involved in other emerging fields such as big data analysis. At present, the company's business has gradually been on track and is expanding its market outside Hong Kong.

Huang Qiyu (Tiki)
Founder of IT Startup

• Graduated from IVE Higher Diploma in Games and Animation
• Coventry University (Coventry
  University) Bachelor Degree Pathway
  Program
• University of
  Warwick (UK ) Master Program

Tiki's message to DSE candidates: "The IT industry is developing very rapidly, and it is thirsty for talent, especially in software programming."

Students should have an open and creative attitude, learn more about their interests, and engage in new technology areas, such as Blockchain, Big Data, Algorithm, etc., keep pace with the times and equip themselves Become a comprehensive IT professional.

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