Over the last ten years, the presence of digital technology has grown immensely in South Africa; ushering in a new age where we as a people depend heavily our technological devices to communicate, access information, learn, network and operate a business.
Gone are the days when basic computer skills were enough to help you get by. Digital Iiteracy is now a key component of successful 21st century living - especially in the workplace. Employer’s now require progressive digital skills from employees in most careers, making learning how to use advanced technology at primary, secondary and tertiary school level vital for those who hope to achieve success in their adult lives.
One such college that has understands the need for students to be exposed to technologies during their academic years is ICESA. As one of South Africa’s leading private education brands of the last two decades, we have integrated digital learning heavily into the student experience. One such way this is achieved is through the Huawei T1 7” Tablets all our students receive free at registration.
These mobile, lightweight devices are preloaded with course materials that make studying easier, allowing learner’s to study on the go; from anywhere, anytime! All modules are categorised and saved into their own private folder, making the coursework easier to access. It also eliminates the need for carrying around heavy notebooks and textbooks from class to class. The ease of the Tablets allows you to type and save personalised lecture notes onto the device memory, for study convenience and simplicity.
In addition, ICESA students also receive 200 megabytes of data per month for 12 months so that they may access the internet to research assignment topics, make use of online libraries and apps, log in to the student portal when they aren’t on campus and contact their Student Adviser from our Academic Advising Centre via email with any questions or concerns related to their studies or exams. At ICESA we go the extra mile when it concerns future of our student’s.
With two city campuses located in the heart of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, we play an important role in making higher and further education more available, and affordable, to people of all backgrounds. Through careful research and collaboration with key industry players, our academic learning programme has been structured on a deep understanding of job skills that are currently in demand, and provides customised courses that meet those requirements.
You can choose from dynamic career options that include Human Resources, Business Management, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology and more. This means that ICESA is the ideal place for any student to discover their calling, and achieve success and nothing less.
For any prospective student unsure of where to study, our successful alumni know that all roads to success; both analogue and digital lead from ICESA. To find out more or to register for 2017 contact us on 0800 333 786 or visit www.icesa.co.za.
