Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
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 @ TairāwhitiThe 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.
Enjoy a career in NZ's best-paid industryThe 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. These range from internet, web and mobile devices and enterprise software development, through infrastructure provisioning and support, industrial automation and machine learning, to data and database administration, analytics, and IT Management.
In particular, the programme is designed to:
You are warmly invited to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff, and to view our facilities.
Career and Study OpportunitiesEntry-level IT roles, and career prospects for graduates with sufficient work experience, include:
Further your study with a postgraduate qualification on offer at EIT.
Employment OpportunitiesHamish White, Chief Executive of NOW regularly has EIT interns working at NOW, getting the practical experience required to complete the Bachelor of Computing Systems degree.
He has employed 10-12 EIT graduates and is thrilled with quality of their abilities and work ethic.
Watch video BCS Graduate Profile“During my time as a Bachelor of Computing student, I was inspired by the caring and passionate lecturers. Thanks to their mentorship, I now build apps to solve real-world problems for New Zealand businesses.”
Sarah Wallis
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Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed degree standard qualifications.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
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