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Your career as a computing professional starts here and now. EIT’s School of Computing offers practical hands-on programmes ranging from flexibly delivered Certificate programmes, to full or part-time Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate programmes.
Short Courses and Micro-credentials
Computer skills will help you get that job, get that promotion, earn you more money. Develop your computing skills from home by doing one or all of our computing short courses - they are free and flexible, you won’t regret it.
Read moreCertificates
- FREE | NZ Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) [Level 2]
- FREE | NZ Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) [Level 3]
- FREE | NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) [Level 3]*
- FREE | Digital Skills Pathway [Level 4] | NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials [Level 4]*
Graduate Programmes
Employment Opportunities
NOW regularly sponsors EIT interns gaining the practical experience required to complete the EIT Bachelor of Computing Systems degree.
New Degree Courses
We’ve got IT covered! Our innovative new courses include mechatronics, computer vision and machine learning. You’ll be equipped to work in a well-paid, fast-moving industry. Study online, full or part-time from May, July or October. Talk to us and find out how far we can take you.
Computing at EIT
Looking for a serious computing qualification? At EIT you can gain a practical qualification that is designed to help you gain employment in the IT industry. Most EIT Diploma programmes and the Bachelor of Computing Systems Degree include industry-based placements or internships that can lead onto permanent employment. Many EIT Bachelor of Computing Systems graduates have secured IT jobs while studying, ready for when they complete the programme.
BCS Graduate Profile
Andrew King has recently graduated with his Bachelor of Computing Systems. As well as being one of EIT’s 2016 Valedictorians Andrew has just landed himself a job at NOW in Napier. Find out about Andrew’s experiences as a student, what he enjoyed most about the course and his advice to anyone thinking about studying at EIT.
Industry Projects
All computing Degree and specialist Diploma programmes include an industry based project providing those nearing graduation with an opportunity to work with industry either as an intern in an IT role, or working with a commercial organisation on a specific project.
Specialist Facilities
A purpose-built Information Technology Complex is located at the Hawke’s Bay Campus. There are nine networked computer labs with 24 student workstation stations in each. The rooms are environmentally controlled, with data show equipment in each room. There are specific labs for software development, hardware, multimedia and a room for project work. The facility also has a 50-seat tiered lecturer theatre.

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