The story of Beijing Information Technology College begins in 1954. It began with the birth of China’s electronic industry. It was shortly after the founding of New China.
Now known as Beijing Information Technology College BITC. The college has graduated over 60000 high-calibre professionals. They work in electronic and information technology.
These graduates now work in various sectors. They work in electronic information product manufacturing. They work in software development companies. They work in electronic information product marketing and services companies. They contribute to internet firms. They are employed by advertising and film companies. They are in banks and urban information agencies and NGOs.
Beijing Information Technology College BITC has a good reputation. It provides high-quality education. It is a key national training base. It trains electronic and information technology professionals.
Beijing Information Technology College BITC has three campuses. One is in northeast Beijing. Another is in the east. The third is in the south. They cover 233000 square metres of land. The teaching buildings cover 160000 square metres. The teaching equipment is worth 2 billion RMB. There are nearly 4000 operational computers here.
Around 8000 full-time students pursue three-year diploma programmes. The teaching staff numbers 580. The administrative staff numbers 350. Most teachers have Masters degrees. They also have years of work experience in enterprises. The government provides three-quarters of the funding. Student tuition fees provide one-quarter. Beijing Information Technology College BITC receives 2.5 billion RMB each year.
The college promotes enterprise cooperation. It combines education with hands-on experience. The Software Park has 600 employment positions. It enhances classroom instruction. This happens through actual software development. The park serves as a bridge. It connects the college and enterprises.
Software companies establish their presence in the Park. They execute actual software development projects. Students work with software technicians. They gain professional training and experience.
Beijing Information Technology College BITC established the Beixin Digital Media Centre. It is within the renowned 798 Art Zone. This centre combines film-making instruction. It combines it with real film production processes.
Film-making companies operate in the Centre. They provide students opportunities to participate in film production. Graduates have strong knowledge and practical ability. Employers eagerly seek them. Beijing Information Technology College BITC provides 30 diploma programmes. They are in fields like software technology and electronic information engineering technology. They are in mechatronics, advertising design and film and animation.
These programs work with enterprises. They offer a synthesis of learning and practical work. The college initiated interaction between schools and enterprises. This provides experiential learning combined with practical work. It is in most diploma programmes.
Beijing Information Technology College BITC has international educational cooperation. It cooperates with Edexcel UK. Edexcel provides BTEC Higher National Diploma programmes. It also partners with The Technical University of Dresden in Germany. This provides IHK Certificate learning. Christchurch Polytechnic in New Zealand also cooperates with the college. This offers Bachelors degree learning.
The University of New England UNE in Australia partners with the college too. It bestows degrees and learning. The Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE NMIT in Australia offers TAFE learning. Stoke-on-Trent College and Wigan and Leigh College in the UK cooperate with BITC. These provide BTEC Higher National Diploma programmes. Nanyang Polytechnic NYP in Singapore offers student exchange programs.
Beijing Information Technology College BITC arranges training opportunities. These facilitate student development. During the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, students issued Olympic IDs. They worked as security guards and opening ceremony performers. They were auditorium volunteers. They volunteered over 10000 person-hours.
Beijing Information Technology College BITC encourages students to participate in contests. A student from the Electronic Engineering Department won First Prize. He won in the 2009 and 2010 National Vocational College Student Skills Competition. Another student won First Prize. He won in the National Student Electronics Design Competition.
The college provides funds and space for league activities. There are 68 student leagues. These activities temper talent and improve self-confidence. Beijing Information Technology College BITC continues to grow. It prepares students for successful careers.