About Bachelor Of Computing Systems in Eastern Institute of Technology
Outline
The Bachelor of Computing Systems will develop your critical and systems thinking skills, and the core programming, infrastructure, internet of things, information processing, and soft skills, required by IT Professionals to deliver and support high quality computing solutions.
The Bachelor of Computing Systems aims to produce graduates who have a broad range of practical skills. The majority of courses have a significant practical component. The compulsory Level 7 Project, which is viewed as the “capstone” of the degree, requires students to either complete an internship in an IT/IS role, or undertake analysis and development work, for a business sponsor. The Level 7 project is taken in the last semester of study, and is equivalent to 450 hours of work, and 45 credits.
EIT is proud of our relationships with local IT providers and employers, which ensures the continuing relevance of our courses, and leverages our qualifications and resources for the benefit of students, employers, and the region.
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff, and to view our facilities.
Enjoy a Career in NZ's Best Paid Industry
If you are looking for an applied computing qualification to launch your IT career, together with the ability to cope with technological changes in the IT world, then look no further. Your IT future starts here.
The Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) is a three-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) undergraduate degree programme, providing a proven pathway into an IT career in one of a myriad of technology-based roles, from internet, web, and mobile device, and enterprise software development, through infrastructure provisioning and support, industrial automation and machine learning, to data and database administration, analytics, and IT Management.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
Entry-level IT roles, and career prospects for graduates with sufficient work experience, include:
- Software developer / Programmer
- Junior Technician
- Network Support Administrator
- Internet Developer
- Web Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Network Security and Data Protection
- Systems Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Industrial Automation technician
- Systems Designer
- Project Leader
- Computer Consultant
- Information Systems Manager
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- TOEFL : Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 50
Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1975 |
| No. of Students |
10,222 |
| Fee Range |
NZD 17.9 K - 23.1 K |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Science (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21000 - NZD 24400 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 24400 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19600 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 20200 - NZD 21333 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19900 |
| Management (5 Courses) |
12 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 18286 - NZD 21000 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
