Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours)

at Eastern Institute of Technology - Hawke Bay Campus New Zealand

The Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) will equip you with foundation knowledge of computer hardware, networking communications and security, data and databases, information systems and IT management, systems analysis, design, and development, and internet and mobile technologies.

Depending on the stream of courses you select, you will develop the ability to design and implement high quality IT solutions within your specialisation, and apply the professional processes necessary to achieve successful outcomes for organisations. 

Majors :

• Systems Development
• Support and Infrastructure
• Information Systems
• Intelligent Systems

What you will learn :

The BCS program equips graduates with the skills and practices to achieve entry-level IT positions to pursue a professional career in the industry. In particular, the program is designed to:

• prepare graduates to be effective in a variety of professional roles, applying the technical expertise required by their endorsed discipline;
• provide a well-defined and relevant curriculum, whilst incorporating flexibility to enable rapid adoption of new technologies;
• promote professionalism and independence in learning;
• provide flexible study modes and the capacity to develop individual study initiatives and directions;
• provide components which incorporate problem solving, analysis and research.

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 one year 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.

This qualification will prepare you to be a veterinary nursing professional, providing you with the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to help animals attain, maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life. As a graduate you will also be able to practice sustainably and engage in on-going learning in the field.

This qualification will provide you with technical veterinary nursing skills in a clinical environment as well as the ability to manage patients and clients and follow protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice.

The New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing recognises competence in a wide range of skills that enable you to become a functioning part of a veterinary team in a clinic or hospital through being able to:

• Provide surgical veterinary nursing
• Provide anaesthetic veterinary nursing
• Provide medical veterinary nursing
• Perform diagnostic sampling and medical imaging
• Be innovative and reflective in practice

The Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) will equip you with foundation knowledge of computer hardware, networking communications and security, data and databases, information systems and IT management, systems analysis, design, and development, and internet and mobile technologies.

Depending on the stream of courses you select, you will develop the ability to design and implement high quality IT solutions within your specialisation, and apply the professional processes necessary to achieve successful outcomes for organisations. 

Majors :

• Systems Development
• Support and Infrastructure
• Information Systems
• Intelligent Systems

What you will learn :

The BCS program equips graduates with the skills and practices to achieve entry-level IT positions to pursue a professional career in the industry. In particular, the program is designed to:

• prepare graduates to be effective in a variety of professional roles, applying the technical expertise required by their endorsed discipline;
• provide a well-defined and relevant curriculum, whilst incorporating flexibility to enable rapid adoption of new technologies;
• promote professionalism and independence in learning;
• provide flexible study modes and the capacity to develop individual study initiatives and directions;
• provide components which incorporate problem solving, analysis and research.

The Master of Nursing Science is a 180-credit program which enables registered nurses to further develop their knowledge and skills for professional practice.

As a graduate of the program you will be equipped with expanded nursing knowledge, refined skills for evidence-based practice, and enhanced clinical judgment and research skills which will enable you to deliver advanced nursing practice, nursing education and leadership.

The NZ Diploma in Music is a one year program that will develop your practical skills during individual and group projects to prepare you for a diverse and exciting career.

What you will learn:

• Incorporating Ableton Live and other software into performance.
• Advanced performance and recording methods specific to your instrument.
• Multi-tracking and live recording in a professional studio environment.
• Audio engineering and editing in Pro Tools and other software.
• Writing and arranging music for small to large bands.
• Finding out which funding bodies apply to you and creating usable grant/scholarship applications.
• The ins and outs of writing music professionally.
• Utilising social media and other online platforms to boost your professional profile and market your events.
• Collaboration with Screen Production, Fashion and Visual Arts students.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) supports individuals to become competent social work practitioners within their communities. It enables students to apply for professional registration to be a social worker practitioner in Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Students will develop the understanding, personal attributes, knowledge and skills needed to be competent social workers in a range of fields, some of which include, family work, health and education, child protection, drug and alcohol, family violence, working with probation and youth services.

The objective of this program is to produce graduates who:

• Are empathic, non-judgmental, respectful, resilient and self-aware; and demonstrate integrity, authenticity and professionalism.
• Take a critical, reflective approach to social work practice that includes the use of supervision, continuing professional development, on-going learning and personal wellbeing.
• Are able to promote social justice and social change, and to uphold the principles of human rights in both the Aotearoa New Zealand and global contexts.
• Are able to work collaboratively and in partnership with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Understand the significance and implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and integrate this understanding into social work practice.
• Work in accordance with the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) Code of Ethics and the Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) Code of Conduct.
• Have an extensive knowledge base, skills and professional attributes to work across a range of diverse social work contexts and communities.
• Are proficient in professional literacies, including academic and research literacy, information literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy.

The program for cookery and professional chef training at EIT is full-time for two years which offers you stimulating studies and provides the opportunity to begin a career in the hospitality industry.

Formal work experience in industry is an important part of the program, providing valuable on-the-job training as well as building professional networks and experience.

This program incorporates two specialised streams to choose from:

• Patisserie: breads, pastries, desserts and cakes, includes City & Guilds Diploma in Patisserie.
• Cookery: global cuisine, modern cooking techniques, menu planning and costing, and charcuterie.

The NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage is a one year fulltime or equivalent part-time programme, which offers you stimulating studies leading towards a qualification as a massage therapist.This program provides practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in massage and has close links with the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. You will be qualified to work as a wellness and relaxation massage therapist in a broad range of wellness and relaxation massage settings.

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (BSES) program is a full-time, three year program that offers stimulating degree studies, enabling you to become a highly regarded industry professional within the sport, health and exercise science sectors.

The program enables graduates to enter employment in the sport, exercise and recreation industry with a sound knowledge of:

• Anatomy and physiology
• Exercise and sport science
• Nutrition and health
• Sport coaching and psychology
• Industry projects
• Research and professional practice skills

This program is designed to develop:

• Technical skills related to sport and exercise science
• Communication skills necessary for negotiation, coaching, scientific and management level presentations
• Research skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to evaluate new information, concepts and evidence from a range of sources
• Professional skills which meet the needs of industry and society/communities, and that will enable you to continue to consolidate, apply and extend your knowledge