Programme Outline
The programme is designed to:
- Provide a well-defined and relevant core curriculum, with scope for rapid and flexible adoption of new technologies as the frontiers of knowledge expand.
- Prepare you to be effective in a variety of professional roles, with the technical expertise needed to be productive in the chosen discipline.
- Promote independent learning and professionalism to ensure productivity and continued relevance.
- Provide flexible study modes to enable you to personalize your programme of study.
- Embed critical thinking and problem solving exercises to extend learner analysis and research and delivery.
You are warmly invited to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff, and to view our facilities.
BCS @ Hawke’s Bay
Focus streams include Systems Development, Support and Infrastructure, Information Systems and Intelligent Systems.
Develop a sound knowledge of computer hardware, data communications and networking and cybersecurity, information systems and data analytics, IT management, software development and systems analysis and design, and understand and engage in Internet of Things technology, and elements of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence and machine vision.
This degree will give you an understanding of, and the ability to develop, high quality computing solutions. You will explore the processes and practices necessary to meet the demands of a professional career in the fast-paced computing industry.
As part of your programme, you will undertake a major industry-based project or internship. This provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your potential to employers, experiencing “real world” computing, and hone your soft-skills within a professional IT environment.
BCS @ Tairāwhiti
The Bachelor of Computing Systems at Tairāwhiti focuses on automation, IoT, web, databases, and analytics to meet both employment opportunities locally and internationally.
This degree will develop your critical and systems thinking skills and the core programming, hardware, information processing and soft skills required by IT professionals to deliver high quality computing solutions.
As part of your programme you will undertake a major industry-based project or internship. This provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your potential to employers, experiencing “real world” computing and hone your soft-skills within a professional IT environment.
Career and Study Opportunities
Entry-level IT roles, and career prospects for graduates with sufficient work experience, include:
- Software Developer / Programmer
- Network Support Administrator
- Web Administrator
- Network Security and Data Protection
- Data Analyst
- Industrial Automation Technician
- Project Leader
- Information Systems Manager
- Hardware Technician
- Internet Developer
- Database Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Systems Designer
- Computer Consultant
Further your study with a postgraduate qualification on offer at EIT.
Entry Requirements
A personal interview may be part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- University Entrance; or
- The NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials [Level 4]; or
- An equivalent qualification.
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) may be provisionally admitted into the programme. Entry to subsequent study is conditional on satisfactory academic progress.
Alternatively, applicants may be advised to enrol in either:
- The stand-alone NZ Certificate in Information Technology [Level 4]. Upon successful completion of this programme graduates would be eligible for enrolment in the BCS; or
- The NZ Certificate in IT Essentials [Level 5]. Upon successful completion of this programme graduates would be eligible for enrolment onto the second year of the BCS.
EIT may apply discretion to these regulations in exceptional circumstances.
Other Requirements
Mathematics, Algebra, and Computer literacy is highly recommended in order to be able to cope with the conceptual and practical and online components of this programme.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry to subsequent study is conditional on proven prior successful outcomes.
English Language Entry Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including schooling in New Zealand, completion of the relevant New Zealand Certificate in English Language, approved scores on IELTS tests, or completion of accepted international equivalents. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows:
- IELTS 6.0 Academic (no band score lower than 5.5)
- NZCEL Level 4 with an Academic endorsement
For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
Entry with Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills which could be recognised and credited against your intended study programme, including study while at secondary school, study at a private training establishments, workplace training and experience, other tertiary study, life experience or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you should 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 have gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
As part of your application, you will need to provide sufficient details and corroboratory evidence, to support your request for academic credit towards your intended programme of study.
You must apply prior to enrolment. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL, please contact the Programme Administrator, on 06 830 1203.
How to Enrol
Step 1 – Check entry requirements
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
Step 2 – Confirm campus and check key dates
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Step 3 – Confirm fees and costs
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
Step 4 – Complete any supporting forms
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
Step 5 – Submit your application
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
