EIT Hawke's Bay

Outcomes

The programme of study allows students to complete two separate degrees within four to five years. Integrating business and computing courses with a practical, industry-based learning focus will prepare you for success from day one.

Your study will equip you with a thorough knowledge of the business environment and the theoretical understanding and practical skills which allow you to work effectively within it.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) and Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) degrees can look forward to a broad and interesting range of career opportunities in the dynamic and competitive environment of today's business world.

EIT Hawkes Bay also provides free enrolment into industry level qualifications such as MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). This free enrolment is available to all 2nd and 3rd year full-time Concurrent students.

Computing

Graduates will be able to seek employment in a wide variety of positions, which include Computer Consultant, Information Systems Manager, Network Support, Project Leader, Systems Programmer, User Support, Database Manager, Multimedia Developer, Programmer/Analyst, Systems Analyst or Technician.

Choosing Your Business Major within the BBS:

Accountancy

The Accounting Major is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in accountancy. Typical opportunities after graduation include work as an accountant (financial, management, tax) in a chartered accountancy practice or in industry.

If you intend to become a Chartered Accountant, you will need to become a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. Please note completion of the Concurrent degree option meets the academic requirements of the Institute.

Management

The Management Major is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in management.

Typical opportunities after graduation include work as a project team leader, functional manager or senior supervisor.

Marketing

The Marketing Major is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in marketing.

Typical opportunities after graduation include work as a marketing manager, national sales manager, key account manager or product manager.

Outline

Classes are scheduled for this programme between the hours of 8.00 am and 9.00 pm, Monday through Friday. Each course will require approximately seven to ten hours of on-campus attendance time and independent study each week.

In your first year of study, you undertake a range of general business and computing courses. These include introductory courses in accounting, marketing, economics, management, information systems, communication, statistics, business law and programming. This general business core provides an important foundation for later specialisation.

Specialised Courses

After completing the compulsory core courses, you choose an area of specialisation which best suits your career ambitions. In addition to completing the requirements of the BCS you will also, within the BBS, undertake a major in accounting, marketing or management.

CORE COURSES

NB: Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers applying.

Dates

Two entry points per year:

Semester One: February
Semester Two: July.

Duration

4.5 - 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Cost

	NZ Citizens/Residents
	BBS (15 credit course) $494 (MGMT7.01 incurs an extra $70 fee) BCS (15 credit course) $561.10 BCS (30 credit course) $1,122 BCS (45 credit course) $1,683
	International Students
	Available on request

Entry

	NZ Citizens/Residents
	Standard Entry : A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 - made up of 14 credits in each of two Approved Subjects with a further 14 credits taken from no more than two other domains or Approved Subjects and A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics or Pangarau and A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or Te Reo Ma-ori. 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing or A minimum of 3 â??Câ?? Grades in Bursary subjects / At least 13 Credits at Level 3 in each of 3 approved subjects or A combination of Bursary and Level 3 credits or Maximum of 12 in 4 subjects in 6th Form Certificate / At least 75 Level 2 NCEA Credits within one year in 4 subjects or Satisfactory completion of Bridging/Foundation programme (e.g. Diploma in Information and Commincations Technology) or B grade pass in three New Zealand Diploma in Business papers.  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).  Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level.
	International Students
	IELTS 6.0 Academic and good school records.

International

For more information see our International Section