You can study full time or part-time for the business degree or the diplomas and the knowledge that you gain can be applied immediately.

Our degree the Bachelor of Business Studies has four majors– Accounting, Information Systems, Management or Marketing.

You can complete the NZ Diploma in Business in two years or you can study part-time.  And evenings are an option too!

The one year Diploma in Applied Business has specializations in accounting, human resource, operations, marketing, office admin, or small business.

And for the one year Graduate Diploma in Business - you’ll need a degree already, or proof that you can study at this high level. 

Our graduates are getting interesting jobs both locally and out of the region.

Programmes start on February 13 so call us on 0800 22 55 348 or check this out  http://www.eit.ac.nz/areas-of-study/business/

You can study part-time or full-time. 

We have beginning level programmes all the way to our degree the Bachelor of Computing Systems or the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.

There are many areas that you can specialize – including ecommerce, internet and web development, programming, project management, hardware, and systems analysis.

Our classes average at 17 students to one lecturer – so you’ll get personalized learning to ensure your success.

Of particular interest in the degree is the Industry Based Learning Project.  Students apply their new skills gained during their studies in a business environment.  The internship in the last semester, provides students with an opportunity to research, integrate and apply a range of techniques and technology whilst working in the IT sector.

If you’re thinking about computing– give us a call on 0800 call EIT.

There are a whole lot of choices.

If you’re into cars and motors you can make a career out of it and study at EIT to kick-start an apprenticeship.

Study for one year to become a nanny which will result in great job opportunities both locally and overseas.

The Certificate in Front of House Operations (Advanced) covers a wide range of skills required for customer service positions in the hospitality industry.

A great starting point for a career in business is the Certificate in Business Foundation. Learn accounting, office management or small business at our Hastings Centre.

There are many other options, these are just a short list.

At the Main Campus in Taradale you can take advantage of a campus tour and see the modern facilities as well as our fabulous library and student computer suites – but most importantly you can meet our knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Come see us until 6 pm at the main campus.

If you know someone who would enjoy a rewarding career working with children and their families in home environments, then this could be just the right course of study for them.

Students gain an understanding of the growth and development of young children.

The EIT facilities are purpose built – so students gain plenty of practical experience before they are put into their placements.

They are placed with five different families over the course of the year. 

Their 400 hours of placements include these settings:

• Live in
• Newborn/Infant
• Rural and
• Special support needs

Our nanny graduates gain great jobs both locally and overseas because of our curriculum.

This one year programme starts in February – you can check it out on our website eit.ac.nz or give us a call from January 4^th on 0800 CALL EIT.

Merry Christmas from EIT.

Programme coordinator for EIT’s social science and education certificates, Jillian Johnstone was presented with the Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

As a literacy and numeracy champion, she is passionate and committed to her students and her enquiring mind means she is willing to listen and debate new ideas.

The Chief Executive’s Research Award went to Noel Yahanpath, in the School of Business. With extensive research outputs over the past ten years, Noel is an institutional collaborator and always involves students in his research work.

Over the last two years Noel’s research was published in six publications and he took part in 12 conference presentations and proceedings.

Adele Vukula claimed the General Excellence Award winner for commitment and dedication to her work as the secretary for the School of Arts and Design.

Congratulations to our exemplary EIT colleagues!

Associate professors Peter Bray, Rachel Forrest, Carl Paton and Michael Verhaart are based at EIT Hawke’s Bay while Steve Gibbs and Derek Lardelli are at Gisborne’s Tairāwhiti campus.

Dr Bray’s research work is on the theory and practice of grief counselling.

Mr Gibbs is an internationally renowned painter.

Dr Forrest’s expertise is in qualitative research in health and genetics research.

New Zealand’s leading Tā Moko expert , Mr Lardelli is highly regarded for work across a variety of art media and his cultural consultancy roles.

Dr Paton’s research focuses on cycling and nutritional supplements;
while Dr Verhaart’s research is on the use of the internet to enhance learning.

We are very proud of our new associate research professors.

Local project management company BPX has successfully project managed the merger of the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) and Tairāwhiti Polytechnic's 150,000 student records.

When the two tertiary institutes EIT Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti Polytechnic in Gisborne merged at the beginning of 2011, one of the largest undertakings was the integration of the Artena student management system.

EIT policy analyst Patrick Jones says the project took 10 months and is now the largest Artena student database in New Zealand.

Artena is a web-based system that allows users to track and manage all stages of a student's academic life, from the point of admission and enrolment through to graduation.

The Artena system provides instant management level reporting data for both internal and external requirements.

BPX project manager Andrew Smith was contracted to coordinate and project manage the merging of the two systems.

Mr Jones said using a local project management company was helpful with communication and ensured effective workflow.

"BPX had sound and well tested processes and methodology and were also flexible in their approach. This was a huge project and had a number of complexities to work through."

"The first round of testing came through with very few errors, which was pleasing considering the size of the database," Mr Jones said

The projects will further enhance an already dynamic campus and add another dimension to our quality learning environment.

A block which recently housed engineering workshops is being reconfigured by Gemco Construction.

One section will house the Trades Academy for automotive and mechanical engineering, carpentry, hairdressing and beauty services. Overwhelming interest has been shown in the initial 100 places– a scheme which will give 16 and 17-year-old secondary school students the opportunity to attend EIT one day a week.

The remaining area is being refitted for the Youth Guarantee scheme, which offers a year’s fees-free trades training for 16 and 17-year-olds who have left school.

Gemco Construction is also redeveloping the first stage of the development at Maori Studies.

Paris Magdalinos Architects’ contemporary design encompasses administration offices and a public reception area.

The design draws on the shape of the waka, reflecting the new name for EIT’s Maori language programme – Te Ūranga Waka, meaning the arrival place of the canoes.

He achieved the New Zealand Diploma in Business which helped him secure his position as general manager of Gemco Trades. 

Gemco is a leading  construction and trades services company. 

Karl says that without his studies he would lack the appropriate tools to perform his role. 

The 41-year-old had left high school without qualifications and remembers teachers commenting that he would do better if only he applied himself.

Reaching a stage in life where he was ready to do just that, Karl chose EIT

Karl enjoyed the facilities, and told us that EIT offers an excellent choice of programmes. He thought that lecturers were first-rate, approachable, and enthusiastic to help him succeed.

He now has an opportunity to grow the business he manages. 

For Karl it was a six-year journey with EIT – and he told us it changed his life.