QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's Degree (Level 7, 360 credits)
Duration
3 Years Full-Time (Part-time available)
Location
Napier (Hawke's Bay) / Gisborne (Tairāwhiti)
Fees
NZD 26000
Entry Score
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Next Intake
20 Jul 2026
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree programme providing a proven pathway into an IT career across a wide range of technology-based roles from software and web development, through network infrastructure and cloud computing, to industrial automation, machine learning, and IT management. The programme is accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand (IITP), making it one of only six degrees nationwide to hold this independent industry endorsement.
What You'll Study
Year 1 – Level 5 (Core Foundations)
- Information Systems
- UX and UI Fundamentals
- Introduction to Data Concepts
- Agile Projects
- Programming Fundamentals
- Website Development
- Computer Systems Architecture
- IT Concepts and Tools
Year 2 – Level 6 (Applied Computing)
- Systems Analysis
- Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Automation and Embedded Systems
- Database Management Systems
- Maths in Information Technology
- Electronics and IoT
- Advanced Network and the Cloud
- Advanced Internet and Web Development
Year 3 – Level 7 (Advanced & Industry)
- Cybersecurity
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Mechatronics in IT
- Applied Project in IT
- Project / Internship (45 credits) — mandatory industry placement (or Capstone Part 1 + Part 2)
Why Choose This Programme?
- IITP Accredited: One of only six degrees nationwide accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand, independently endorsed as the best pathway into the IT industry in New Zealand and abroad
- Mandatory Industry Internship: Real-world project/internship in the final year provides direct exposure to professional IT environments and employer networks
- Automation & AI Focus: Specialised coverage of automation, IoT, machine learning, and mechatronics to meet both local and international employment demands
- Strong Industry Partnerships: EIT maintains close ties with local and national IT employers, ensuring curriculum relevance and employment pathways for graduates
- Purpose-Built Facilities: Specialist computer laboratories including dedicated labs for software development, hardware, networking, and multimedia
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Software Development | Software Developer, Systems Designer, Web Developer |
| Networks & Infrastructure | Network Support Administrator, Network Security Analyst, Systems Engineer |
| Data & Analytics | Database Administrator, Data Analyst, IT Consultant |
| Automation & AI | Industrial Automation Technician, Machine Learning Engineer |
| IT Management | Project Leader, Systems Analyst, IT Manager |
Entry Requirements
Academic: University Entrance (NCEA Level 3), or NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), or equivalent qualification. Mature and provisional entry considered with evidence of ability to succeed. Mathematics, Algebra, and computer literacy are highly recommended.
English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band score lower than 5.5. PTE Academic score of 50 with no communicative skill below 42 also accepted.
Performance: Satisfactory academic progress required to proceed to each subsequent year. Credit recognition available via Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for prior study or relevant work experience.
