Singapore, 14 September 2005

Attain A Global Recognition Degree Locally with Aptech Pakistan … For Global Job Employment Opportunities!

Singapore, 14 September 2005 – Aptech Pakistan has signed an Authorized Recruitment Centre contract with Informatics as PurpleTrain.com Authorised Recruiter Agent to offer students a new lifeline to an internationally recognized degree completion pathway.

Students graduated from Aptech holding a Higher Diploma in Software Engineering qualification can continue to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from the University of Portsmouth. The students can gain direct entry to any degree computing programmes from University of Portsmouth.

“We are creating more opportunities for local students with equivalent pre-requisites to advance their local qualification to a globally recognized degree. Companies today would prefer to employ students with internationally recognized certifications. This will give them a competitive edge of getting employed within the country and even enhance their opportunities of getting employed globally, “says Lawrence Wee, Vice President of Global Higher Education, Informatics Group.

The computing degree programmes offered from University of Portsmouth:


· Bachelor of Science in Computing (completion of degree studies within 6 months)

· Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing

· Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Technology Management & Computing


The computing degree programmes offered by University of Portsmouth meets the objectives of learners who intend to enter the job market as Systems Analysts, IT Specialists, Database Administrators, Network Engineers and IT Managers.

“I got myself a job in a software development company right after I have completed my studies from this programme. The programme covers the practical skills and allows me to adapt to my working environment easily. The course is very interesting and keeps me motivated to learn more.” Mohsin Iqbal Graduate of Bsc (Hons) in Computing from Pakistan

Fast Track Degree Completion Pathway Recommended


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