MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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1 Information for International applicants The Master of Information Technology (MIT) enables students who have completed a bachelors degree in information technology/computing to achieve a postgraduate level qualiication in information technology. The MIT programme has been designed to produce IT graduates who are able to think critically and have a number of high level skills in the IT ield that can be applied in a wide range of situations. The principles underlying the design of the Master of Information Technology are similar to those of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and the Bachelor of Computing Systems. Students entering the Master of Information Technology will have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology or have already completed an IT degree with a grade point average of at least a B. There is a focus on both in-depth theoretical knowledge and understanding of the information technology environment and professional practice in which the knowledge and understanding are applied. It is designed to extend and deepen an individual s knowledge and skills by building on attainment gained from undergraduate study in the computing ield and to extend current IT professionals in their career progression. The programme builds on the student s existing knowledge and skills through courses that research and apply information technology knowledge and skills in an environment that combines project work, case studies, real-life simulations, and practical work experience. It encourages lexibility that acknowledges the diversity of the 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. Qualification Programme level Level 9 Length Start dates Study options Fees Total number of credits Class times Individual study hours Location Master of Information Technology 1.5 years 16 February, 20 July Full-time NZ$25,000 This fee is for a programme of continuous study (1.5 years) on initial application 180 Timetable to be advised on arrival Approximately four hours for each class room hour. Napier Campus Contact International Centre Phone: international@eit.ac.nz SPECIAL PACKAGE Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology followed by the Master of Information Technology for $27,000 (normally $28,200) AUG 2014

2 PROGRAMME INFORMATION To qualify for the MIT, students must have passed the courses (or the equivalent) listed below. The structure of the diploma is summarised in the following table. The courses and their co-requisites and pre-requisites are listed below. All programmes of study must be approved by the Programme Co-ordinator. SEMESTER 1 AND SEMESTER The three level 8 compulsory courses are ITPG8.100 Advanced IT Project Management, ITPG8.200 Strategic IT Management (semester 1) ITPG8.300 Research in Information Technology (semester 2) The level 9 compulsory course, MIT9.100 Applied Research Topic is ofered in both semesters. The courses ofered to students include: In addition there are a number of Level 8 supervised courses that will be ofered in either semester providing there is suicient demand. STUDY PATHWAYS/JOB OPPORTUNITIES IT Researcher E-Learning Advisor Network Manager Cloud Consultant Mobile Development E-Business Advisor FACILITIES In the state-of-the-art Information Technology Complex, there are nine networked computer laboratories with 24 student stations in each. The rooms are environmentally controlled, with data show equipment in each room. There are speciic labs for software development, hardware, multimedia and a room for computer study. The facility also has a 50-seat tiered lecture theatre. ITPG8.400 Impact of Computing on Society ITPG8.450 Virtualisation Management ITPG8.500 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems ITPG8.550 Cloud Based IT Solutions ITPG8.600 Advanced Mobile and Wireless Technologies ITPG8.700 Mobile Software Architectures ITPG8.800 Advanced Electronic Document Management ITPG8.900 Advanced Digital Learning Technologies EIT Hawke s Bay reserves the right to change timetables. Courses may be ofered in diferent timeslots or cancelled if there is insuicient enrolment. Textbooks are required for several courses and the cost for textbooks is not included in the course fee. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LEVEL 8 COURSE BRIEF DESCRIPTION CREDIT VALUE NZQA LEVEL ITPG8.100 Advanced IT Project Management To provide students with an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of alternative project management methodologies, and apply a methodology to a real world project scenario. P: Relevant Project Management degree level courses and/or appropriate work experience 15 6 ITPG8.200 Strategic IT Management To provide students with an understanding of the strategic issues facing IT managers as they manage an IT services department in a medium to large size organisation and apply a range of techniques to create and design an IT strategy. ITPG8.300 Research in Information Technology To provide students with a framework for applied research in IT which can be used to conduct research relating to a current strategic computing issue. P: RESM6.01 Research Methods or equivalent 30 8 ITPG8.400 Impact of Computing on Society To encourage students to critically evaluate the impact of computing on society and understand how to address the issues that IT professionals face as a consequence of technology advances.

3 ITPG8.450 Virtualisation Management To encourage students to critically evaluate the impact of computing on society and understand how to address the issues that IT professionals face as a consequence of technology advances. ITPG8.500 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems To provide students with an understanding of the issues concerning the adoption of a cross-functional integrated computer-based information systems approach to the provision of IT applications within a medium to large business organisation. P: Relevant Systems Analysis & Design degree level courses and/or appropriate work experience. ITPG8.550 Cloud Based IT Solutions To enable students to understand the management issues surrounding the adoption of cloud based computing solutions and be able to assess the merits of a cloud based IT solution for a given IT environment. ITPG8.600 Advanced Mobile and Wireless Technologies To provide students with an understanding of the issues concerning the adoption of mobile and wireless technologies and the skills necessary to be able to make informed decisions when identifying the mobile or wireless technology best suited to a given purpose. P: Relevant IT Architecture degree level courses and/or appropriate work experience. ITPG8.700 Mobile Software Architectures To provide students with an understanding of the key principles associated with mobile application development and software engineering and be able to apply these principles when designing and deploying an application to meet a speciic business need. P: Relevant Software Development degree level courses and/or appropriate work experience. ITPG8.800 Enterprise Content Management To provide students with an understanding of the concepts and technologies involved in enterprise content management and provide them with the skills that will allow them to evaluate enterprise content management strategies for speciic business cases. P: Relevant Systems Analysis degree level courses and/or appropriate work experience 15 6 ITPG8.900 Advanced Digital Learning Technologies To provide students with an understanding of the issues surrounding the adoption of emerging digital technologies in the educational and training environment and be able to apply these principles when using the technologies to meet a speciic training need. P: Relevant Internet and Multimedia degree level courses and/or appropriate work experience LEVEL 9 COURSE BRIEF DESCRIPTION CREDIT VALUE NZQA LEVEL MIT9.100 Applied Research Project To provide students with an opportunity to develop and apply new skills and techniques to existing or emerging problems in the applied IT area. Participants will be required to demonstrate independent application of highly specialised knowledge and skills within the IT ield. Students will be expected to demonstrate ability to research a speciic IT issue or problem, incorporating advanced levels of analysis, evaluation, discussion and theoretical development. P: ITPG8.300 Research in IT 45 9 Practicum, work experience: The Master of IT 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.

4 01 Complete and sign our international student application form 02 Attach certified copies translated into English of your: Passport or birth certiicate Proof of name change (if applicable) Evidence of your English language proiciency ie. IELTS or equivalent Academic transcripts and qualiication certiicates Please note that some programmes may require you to submit additional documentation such as your Curriculum Vitae, portfolio or references. Please check our website for any programme speciic documentation required. 03 Send your application to us The easiest way is to send it by to We d also be happy to accept it by post. You can also now apply online at 04 We will assess your application and let you know the outcome as soon as possible If you are accepted we will send you an Ofer of Place along with details of the fees payable. If you do not meet all of the entry criteria we may issue you with a Conditional Ofer of Place. You will need to meet all of the conditions as set out on your Ofer of Place before you can apply for your Student Visa. 05 Pay your fees and apply for your Student Visa Once you have accepted your ofer to study with us and paid your fees, we will send you a receipt that you will need to submit when applying for your visa. Details on applying for your Student Visa are available on the Immigration New Zealand website 06 Let us know your arrival details Once your visa has been approved you can then book your lights. Please let us know your arrival details whether you ll be living in EIT accommodation or not. If you are staying in EIT accommodation, we will arrange for you to be collected from the Napier airport for FREE. DISCLAIMER. Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. While all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes/courses are offered and regulations are current, the Institute reserves the right to change content or method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or to impose limitations on enrolment, should circumstances require this. Some programmes/courses mentioned in EIT publications are offered subject to final approval and accreditation or to efficient enrolments being received. For the latest information visit our website.

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