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Qualification Title Bachelor of Computing Systems
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Information Technology » Computer Science » Multimedia Computing Science
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Computing Systems aims to develop well-rounded information technology professionals, who are ready to pursue and further develop in their chosen career.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Bachelor of Computing Systems are able to:
1. Apply a broad range of Information Technology and Systems (IT/IS) knowledge and skills as well as specialised knowledge and skills in one or more fields of professional IT/IS practice-
a. systems development,
b. support and infrastructure,
c. information systems or
d. intelligent systems;
2. Advise on, plan for and implement change processes within dynamic and complex organisational environments;
3. Critically evaluate global developments and accepted methodologies in IT/IS for incorporation in their professional practice;
4. Independently pursue new opportunities in a fast changing global environment;
5. Communicate and collaborate to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of individuals, clients, teams and organisations;
6. Practise IT/IS in a legal, sustainable, ethical and culturally appropriate manner;
7. Recognise the need for information and locate, evaluate and utilise information and data effectively through professional information management practices.
8. Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking, reflective practice, self-management, project management, and systems thinking.
Education pathways
Further post graduate study in related area.
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with a first language other than English must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include: (i) completion of a programme of study in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT's Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)), (ii) approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or (iii) accepted international equivalents achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number HB3834
Status Current
Created 2018-03-06 10:23:56.0
Next Review 2023-12-25 00:00:00.0
Content
During the first year of study, students choose their specialist stream from one of Systems Development, Support and Infrastructure, Information Systems or Intelligent Systems. Students graduate with a major in this specialism. Students also have the option to complete an unendorsed BCS. There are a number of core compulsory components for all students and components that are compulsory for each major. In addition there are optional components from a prescribed list or students may opt to take an elective from the BCS or any other programme at EIT at the appropriate academic level and with the appropriate number of credits.

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