EIT - Master of Information Technology 2018

MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY 2018
INFORMATION
Information for International applicants Napier and Auckland

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) programme has been STUDENT PROFILE
designed to produce IT graduates who are able to think critically and
have a number of high-level IT skills that can be applied in a wide Johannes Tinat | Germany
range of situations.
• The MIT programme is focused on both in-depth theoretical “The EIT campus is well organised and equipped with
the latest technology needed for studying. My classes
knowledge and understanding of the information technology are not too big, which allows me to ask questions at any
environment and professional practice in which the knowledge time and have a more personalised connection with my
and understanding are applied. lecturers and programme coordinators.”
• It is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s knowledge and
skills by building on attainment gained from undergraduate study Qualification Master of Information Technology
in the computing field and to extend current IT professionals in
their career progression. Level Level 9
• The programme builds on the student’s existing knowledge
and skills through courses that research and apply information Length 1 1/2 Years
technology knowledge and skills in an environment that combines
project work, case studies, real-life simulations, and practical work
experience.
• I t encourages flexibility that acknowledges the diversity of IT
environment and the diversity in learner interest and needs.
• It encourages participants to apply research skills to identify
solutions to Information Technology problems or issues.

SCHOLARSHIP S

There is a scholarship available for this programme. This scholarship
provides a small contribution to assist students realise their goal of
studying in New Zealand.

All International students who accept an offer of place for this
programme will receive the scholarship. Please contact us for more
information: [email protected]

WORK EXPERIENCE

The MIT aims to produce graduates who have industry relevant
practical and theoretical skills in this area. The majority of courses
include some industry based project or case study based work.

CAREER OUTCOMES Start dates Napier: 19 February, 23 July
Possible job and career opportunities can include: Auckland: 26 March, 20 August

Fees $32,000

• Systems Analyst • E-Commerce Advisor IELTS 6.5 (academic) with no band score lower than
• IT Consultant
• Business Analyst • Project Manager requirements 6.0 or equivalent.

• IT Infrastructure Support
Analyst

CAREER OUTLOOK Total credits 180
Class times
Job opportunities $ Classes are scheduled between 8.00am and
5.00pm Monday - Friday. Approximately four
AVERAGE $65,666 classroom hours per course per week

POOR GOOD Median earnings of graduates Study hours Approximately two hours for each
of this programme classroom hour

Source: https://www.careers.govt.nz/qualifications/view/2651/6007 Location Napier, Auckland

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Enterprise Resource Planning COURSE LIST
Systems
• Advanced IT Project The structure of the MIT is summarised in the following table. Please
Management • Advanced Mobile and Wireless note, pre-requisites will apply to some courses.
Technologies
• Strategic IT Management Level 8 9 Total
• Research in Information • Mobile Software Architectures Credits 135 45 180
• Enterprise Content Management
Technology • Advanced Digital Learning LEVEL 8 30
• IT Work Integrated Learning ITPG8.300 Research in Information Technology (Compulsory) 15
• Impact of Computing on Technologies ITPG8.100 Advanced IT Project Management 15
• Applied Research Project ITPG8.200 Strategic IT Management 15
Society ITPG8.350 Special Topic 15
• Virtualisation Management ITPG8.370 IT Work Integrated Learning 15
• Cloud Based IT Solutions ITPG8.400 Impact of Computing on Society 15
ITPG8.450 Virtualisation Management 15
STUDY PATHWAY ITPG8.500 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems 15
ITPG8.550 Cloud Based IT Solutions 15
Strategically the Postgraduate Diploma in IT fits into the following pathways: ITPG8.600 Advanced Mobile and Wireless Technologies 15
ITPG8.700 Mobile Software Architectures 15
Bachelor level degree or equivalent ITPG8.800 Enterprise Content Management 15
ITPG8.900 Advanced Digital Learning Technologies
Level 8 Employment in the
Postgraduate Diploma in IT (120 credits) IT field

Further study at LEVEL 9
Level 9 Masters Level (60 credits) MIT9.100 Applied Research Project

45

FACILITIES The Applied Research Project course provides students with an
opportunity to develop and apply new skills and techniques to existing
In the state-of-the-art Information Technology Complex there are nine or emerging problems in the applied IT area.
networked computer laboratories with between 24 and 30 student
stations in each. The rooms are environmentally controlled, with data Participants will be required to demonstrate independent application
show equipment in each room. There are specific labs for software of highly specialised knowledge and skills within the IT field. Students
development, hardware, multimedia and a room for computer study. The will be expected to demonstrate ability to research a specific IT issue
facility also has a 50-seat tiered lecture theatre. or problem, incorporating advanced levels of analysis, evaluation,
discussion and theoretical development.

ENTRY CRITERIA

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

An undergraduate degree in information technology with a B pass or
better. Where the candidate’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
Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English
language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways,
including successful study in English, approved scores on TOEFL or
IELTS (6.5 Academic) with no band score lower than 6.0 or equivalent, or
completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment (ELPT).

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www.international.eit.ac.nz

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