Eastern Institute of Technology

Eastern Institute of Technology’s academic programme development aligns closely with regional and global industry needs. EIT also develops programmes which give opportunities for students, with different academic profiles, to pathway into the level of study they intend to pursue. Programmes which the Eastern Institute of Technology is introducing in 2020 are:

• Bachelor Viticulture and Wine Science
• Bachelor Veterinary Nursing
• Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Digital Business
• Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Supply Chain and Logistics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science with a pathway for Registered Nurses in New Zealand

These courses will be delivered by faculty who are industry experienced professionals and in smaller classes, ensuring that students will receive personal attention.

EIT lecturers and teachers are highly qualified, many have PhDs and are research active. It is often stated that academic teaching is underpinned by research. EIT has been rated as one of the top institutes of technology in New Zealand for research excellence by the Tertiary Education Commission and has achieved world class research rankings.

Many of EIT’s lecturers are industry experienced professionals who are able to teach the practical application of theoretical learning and bring their industry networks and contacts to bear in supporting their teaching at EIT. Lecturers work closely on research projects with local businesses and organizations in the local region, nationally and at international levels. These contacts enable lecturers to impart their knowledge to students from a more practical perspective, enabling the students to have several kinds of practical experience that will help them acquire the skills and knowledge to get ahead in their careers. Many EIT academic programmes have a work-based learning component. This could be an internship, work placement or an industry generated business project.

At EIT, students will receive the support they need to help facilitate their academic achievement. There are smaller classes which enables more personal attention, where discussion is encouraged, and students have ready access to their lecturers. EIT aims to ensure students are treated as individuals with one-on-one attention, as well as the opportunity to prepare for the work environment after their course of study is complete. Students will be supported by faculty who are highly accessible and can receive guidance and help with everything from planning their studies to applying to work after they graduate. EIT offers a free essential academic skills course to assist students to transition to graduate level study.

Business

Studying business at EIT will enable students to gain a competitive advantage by equipping them with one of the EIT comprehensive applied qualifications. Skills will be developed in communication, management, accounting and marketing, setting students up for an exciting future in the stimulating and varied industry of business both nationally and on the world stage.

Computing

EIT students can discover the exciting world of computing and the wide range of opportunities available in the information technology world, through the practical applied programmes with industry-based placements, linked to local industry.

Viticulture and wine science

EIT is a specialist provider of viticulture and wine science programmes. Students will gain specialized knowledge on viticulture and wine science, comprising of wine making, grape growing, science and wine business marketing. This is a dynamic and exciting industry with opportunities in the local vineyard area in Hawkes Bay and New Zealand, as well as around the world.

Health science

EIT’s postgraduate diploma and master’s in health science is an interdisciplinary programme that provides the opportunity for qualified health professionals and health service managers to develop advanced practical knowledge and critical analysis skills. Students on this programme can specialize in the Global Health pathway which focuses on health in the international context.

Creative industries

Students who are creative at heart with an inquiring mind are able to choose from a range of exciting programmes, from diploma level to master’s in professional creative practice. Not only will students be able to develop their creative skills, but they will be taught how to run their own exhibitions and work in business in the creative world, participating in local projects and in some cases, getting international recognition.

Students who wish to apply to EIT must do the following:

Step 1 - Students must complete the online International Application Form. The institute will assess their application and let them know the outcome as soon as possible. They will be sent an Offer of Place and details of the fees payable (which should not take longer than five days if the application is complete and there are no documents pending).

Step 2 - Students should pay their fees and apply for their visas. They will need their EIT receipt for their tuition fees when they apply for their visa.

Step 3 - Once the visa has been approved, students can book their flights. They need to send a copy of their visa details to the institute, when available.

They also need to inform EIT about their arrival details by email, so that they can be picked up at the airport in Napier when they arrive and can be given the correct details about their arrival in Auckland.

Step 4 - Accommodation will be arranged (on request) for the students who have the option to live in a homestay, flat or the Student Village in Napier, if they apply quickly due to high demand. Students can contact the institute with their requirements for all three campuses - Napier, Auckland and Gisborne.

EIT has three campuses. Napier: Hawke’s Bay, Auckland and Tairawhiti Campus in Gisborne. The main campus is in Napier, Hawkes Bay. Each campus is unique and has its own features, catering to all types of students.

EIT Hawkes Bay is one of the most attractive campuses in New Zealand with 27 hectares of gardens and distinctive regional architecture, giving the feeling of space and providing a beautiful environment. The Napier based campus offers the widest range of programmes and enrols domestic and international students. Tairwhiti, the campus in Gisborne, provides options for international students in nursing, business, IT, horticulture and cookery. Both Napier and Gisborne offer a relaxed small city lifestyle with temperate weather, easy access to beaches, mountains, lakes and rivers, along with New Zealand’s oldest winery.

Auckland offers students a city experience as a graduate school enrolling only international students. The Auckland campus is located on Queen Street in a great central location with easy access to the big city life.

All campuses have specialized student-centric learning technology and spaces for teaching groups and learning individually. Campus life and student integration is facilitated by student learning and student support systems. These include academic mentors and career guidance services, international pastoral care and accommodation specialists, and Napier’s Student Association - Younited.

Student success is EIT’s priority. EIT’s strategic priorities include developing student success to produce students who:

• are engaged in relevant programmes
• are successfully supported in their learner journey
• are well prepared and work-ready
• achieve educational and career success
• are sought after by employers

EIT’s programmes are developed with the following graduate attributes as a focus:

• Lifelong learners who take responsibility for their own learning
• Effective communicators, networkers and team workers
• Active participants in and contributors to New Zealand society
• Confident studying, working and living in an international context.

Further to this, EIT provides free one-to-one counselling on employment in New Zealand. Their specialized careers counsellors will help students in the following ways:

• Develop skills and knowledge to plan and manage their careers
• Provide information relating to the job market
• Provide information on job search strategies
• Assist with the preparation of job applications, including assisting with writing a résumé and covering letter, and completing online job applications
• Interview techniques
• Industry engagement evenings with a view to networking with employers as well as presenting student projects to them.