A personal interview may be part of the application process.

MIT (240)

The academic entry requirement for the MIT (240) is one of the following:

• A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) including courses that develop an understanding of Information Technology; or
• At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

MIT (180)

The academic entry requirement for the MIT (180) is one of the following:

• A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the Information Technology field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
• A graduate diploma (or equivalent) in the Information Technology field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system degree; or
• An equivalent professional qualification in a different field if the applicant can supply evidence of work experience at degree level or above within the Information Technology field, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a portfolio of evidence to establish the status and relevance of the applicant’s prior learning and experience; or
• Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum B average; or
• At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

PGDipIT (120 credits)

The academic entry requirement for the PGDipIT is one of the following:

• An undergraduate degree in computing at a recognised educational institute; or
• An undergraduate degree in a related area (e.g. business, visual arts, and science) and appropriate IT work experience in a junior/middle management position.
• Tertiary graduates who have appropriate work experience in a middle/senior management position and wish to improve their skills and gain a higher level qualification may also apply.

PGCertIT (60 credits)

The academic entry requirement for the PGCertIT is one of the following:

• A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computing or similar; or
• An undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the EIT | Te Pūkenga-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system), subject to assessment by the Programme Coordinator; or
• At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

Provisional entry

• Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study); or
• Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in their programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply).
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement).
• IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
• Completion of accepted international English language proficiency tests (refer to NZQA English language entry requirements for international students) with scores equivalent to the IELTS scores above.

You may already have knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, or life experiences. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
• CC and RPL can only be awarded for Level 8 study, not Level 9.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment in the course. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course.

CC may be granted from other degree programmes, providing they are not part of the entry qualification.

For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator in your region.

Auckland – Luana Clarke on 09 300 7410 or email lclarke@eit.ac.nz
Hawke’s Bay – Lavinia Wyatt on 06 830 1279 or email lwyatt@eit.ac.nz

Academic entry requirements

An undergraduate degree in information technology with a B pass or better. Where the applicant’s undergraduate degree does not provide the basis of study at the level required for more advanced study, students will be required to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology before continuing to Masters level.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 5 (Academic)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
• PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)