Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
12 months
Next start date
Expected Oct 2026
Summary
These qualifications are designed to further prepare and enhance your employment opportunities in the IT sector where there are recognised skills shortages in New Zealand and internationally. The Information Technology qualification combines a masters, postgraduate diploma and a postgraduate certificate into a flexible, multi-layered programme designed to extend, deepen and consolidate your future at the forefront of information technology. The programme will further develop your ability to think critically while gaining specialised knowledge and a number of high-level skills in the IT field that can be applied in a wide range of IT situations.
Programme OutlineMaster of Information Technology (MIT)
The MIT is a Level 9 programme with a minimum of 180 or 240 credits. It enables those who have completed a Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology/Computing to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in Information Technology.
The programme can be completed in 24 months (240 credits) or 18 months (180 credits) full-time or up to eight years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences.
It is designed to extend and deepen your knowledge and skills by building on attainment gained from undergraduate study in the computing field and to extend current information technology professionals in their career progression.
The programme builds on your existing information technology knowledge and skills through courses that research and apply that knowledge and those skills in an environment that combines project work, case studies, real-life simulations, and practical work experience.
It encourages flexibility, acknowledging the diversity of the IT environment and the diversity in student interest and needs.
You will be provided with courses where you can research and apply information technology knowledge and skills to a workplace encouraging you to apply research skills to identify solutions to information technology problems or issues.
Three pathways are offered:
- Course work
A broad range of courses are offered from which students can select courses to further develop their professional knowledge and skills. 2. Industry integrated (Professional Practice)
This programme is tailored to meet both students’ and their organisation’s development requirements. 3. Research
This programme allows students to undertake a significant applied research project to further develop research skills and applied knowledge.
The three pathways emphasise the application of knowledge to provide you with the opportunity to apply knowledge in the workplace and to focus on an aspect of information technology through completion of a range of research projects.
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDipIT)
The PGDipIT is a one year Level 8 full-time programme with a minimum of 120 credits. It enables those who have completed a computing degree to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in information technology.
Those who wish to progress from the PGDipIT to the MIT will need to complete eight courses (120 credits) at Level 8.
The programme can be completed in 12 months full-time or up to four years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences. It can act as an entry point into the masters degree if you do not initially meet the entry requirement and need to demonstrate your ability to study at a postgraduate level. Alternatively, if you initially enrolled in the masters degree and are not in a position to complete it, you can transfer any applicable courses to the postgraduate diploma for the purposes of qualification completion.
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertIT)
The PGCertIT is a Level 8, 60 credit programme which enables those who have completed a computing bachelor degree, or similar, to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in the information technology area.
The programme can be completed in six months full-time or up to two years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences. It can act as an entry point into the masters degree if you do not initially meet the entry requirement and need to demonstrate your ability to study at postgraduate level. It also provides an exit qualification if you have enrolled in the masters degree and, for some reason, are unable to complete the degree.
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Entry criteria
Entry RequirementsA personal interview may be part of the application process.
MIT (240)
The academic entry requirement for the MIT (240) is one of the following:
- A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) including courses that develop an understanding of Information Technology; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
MIT (180)
The academic entry requirement for the MIT (180) is one of the following:
- A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the Information Technology field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system; or
- A graduate diploma (or equivalent) in the Information Technology field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system degree; or
- An equivalent professional qualification in a different field if the applicant can supply evidence of work experience at degree level or above within the Information Technology field, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a portfolio of evidence to establish the status and relevance of the applicant’s prior learning and experience; or
- Completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum B average; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
PGDipIT (120 credits)
The academic entry requirement for the PGDipIT is one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree in computing at a recognised educational institute; or
- An undergraduate degree in a related area (e.g. business, visual arts, and science) and appropriate IT work experience in a junior/middle management position.
- Tertiary graduates who have appropriate work experience in a middle/senior management position and wish to improve their skills and gain a higher level qualification may also apply.
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
PGCertIT (60 credits)
The academic entry requirement for the PGCertIT is one of the following:
- A NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computing or similar; or
- An undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system), subject to assessment by the Programme Coordinator; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
Provisional Entry
- Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study); or
- Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level.
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in their programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply).
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement).
- IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
- Completion of accepted international English language proficiency tests (refer to NZQA English language entry requirements for international students) with scores equivalent to the IELTS scores above.
You may already have knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, or life experiences. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
- CC and RPL can only be awarded for Level 8 study, not Level 9.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
You must apply prior to enrolment in the course. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course.
CC may be granted from other degree programmes, providing they are not part of the entry qualificati...
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