About Master Of Information Technology in Eastern Institute of Technology
IT Qualifications Are In High Demand
The Master of Information Technology is an 18 month full-time programme that aims to enable students who have a bachelors degree in IT or computing to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in information technology.
This programme has been designed to produce IT graduates who are able to think critically and have a number of high level skills in IT field that can be applied in a wide range of IT situations.
Outline
The MIT programme provides a post graduate pathway for students who have already completed an approved and relevant Post Graduate Diploma, or who have achieved a high grade-point average IT Bachelors’ Degree.
The MIT programme builds upon existing knowledge and skills, focusing on research and professional practice through project work, case studies, real-life simulations, and practical work experience, to be able to apply recent best-practice into a NZ organisational context.
The structure of the MIT promotes flexibility through the diversity of student interests and a wide range of IT functions, encouraging participants to apply research skills to identify solutions of relevance to their background or likely future roles.
In the state-of-the-art Information Technology Complex, there are nine networked computer laboratories usually with 24 student 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 computer study. The facility also has a 50-seat tiered lecture theatre.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
Possible job and career opportunities can include:
- systems analyst
- IT consultant
- business analyst
- IT infrastructure support analyst
- e-commerce advisor, project manager
- security analyst
- IT manager
Academic qualification equivalents
- A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- TOEFL : Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 58
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 |
