2014
AUCKLAND PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
School of Computing
WELCOME TO EIT
Tena koutou katoa!
Congratulations on deciding to invest in your future in 2014.
Education delivers life-long returns and is a key to your success.
EIT is committed to providing a supportive learning environment in which you will be able to achieve your
career goals.
Equally important to your success is your own willingness to work hard and make good use of the
opportunities and support services that we offer.
Embrace the challenges, realise your potential and have a great year.
DEAN: Fred Koenders
fkoenders@eit.ac.nz
This handbook must be read in conjunction with the EIT Student Handbook 2014 and the School of Computing 2014 Information
Rules and Regulations. These are available on the School of Computing Bachelor of Computing Systems EIT Online site and the Post
Graduate EIT Online site.
This handbook should be retained and referred to for the duration of your programme.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been taken to ensure the information contained in this handbook was correct at the time of printing. The Eastern
Institute of Technology reserves the right to make changes to policies and procedures.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
PROGRAMME INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 4
PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................................................................................ 4
SEMESTER DATES ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
GRADE ALLOCATION AND PERCENTAGES .................................................................................................................. 5
LEVELS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
CREDITS AND STUDENT WORKLOAD ........................................................................................................................... 6
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ............................................. 6
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME STRUCTURE ................................... 6
COURSE DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES ........................................................................................................................ 8
COMPUTER ACCESS AND SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
EIT STUDENT E-MAIL SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................. 9
STUDENT PORTAL (MYEIT) ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
COMPUTER ROOM ETIQUETTE .................................................................................................................................................. 10
EIT LIBRARIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
ACADEMIC LEARNING SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................... 11
CAFETERIA ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION......................................................................................................................................................... 11
OTATARA BOOKSHOP .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 11
CELLPHONES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
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INTRODUCTION
This 2014 Programme Handbook has been developed to advise you of the Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology (Grad Dip IT) and the Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PG Dip IT) programme
information, together with the common services and common rules and regulations.
This document often refers to the Programme Secretary, the Programme Coordinator, or the Head of
School. The following table gives you an overview of who those people are for your particular programme.
Programme
Secretary
Programme
Coordinator
Head of School
EIT Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology
Aman Kaur
David Skelton
Stephen Corich
akaur@eit.ac.nz
dskelton@eit.ac.nz
scorich@eit.ac.nz
EIT Post Graduate Diploma
Information Technology
Ambah Southern
Michael Verhaart
Stephen Corich
asouthern@eit.ac.nz
mverhaart@eit.ac.nz
scorich@eit.ac.nz
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Welcome to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Grad Dip IT) and the Post Graduate Diploma
in Information Technology (PG Dip IT) Programme Handbook. EIT is proud to offer you these two unique
and exciting Information Technology programmes.
At EIT information is given to you through various sources. You will receive/have access to online:
 the current EIT Student Handbook which covers rules, regulations and a guide to services
 the current faculty-specific information rules and regulations on EIT Online
 this Handbook which gives specific information relating to your qualification and should be referred
to during the course of your degree.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (Grad Dip IT) and the Post Graduate Diploma in
Information Technology (PG Dip IT) are both 120 credit programmes which you study full-time over one
year.
Our lecturers and administration staff are there to help you and are committed to your success and
achievement. The faculty operates a 24-hour response time on all student inquiries and in Auckland we
aim for a one week turnaround on assignments with a maximum of 2 weeks. You will also get the
opportunity to meet other students and develop a network of friends and contacts. We encourage you to
form an informal study group to support and learn from each other.
PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the graduate and post graduate diploma programmes in the School of Computing is to
produce “work capable” graduates with the capability to think conceptually and adapt to change.
Graduates of the Grad Dip IT and the PG Dip IT will be proficient in a body of knowledge, including an
understanding of broad conceptual and theoretical elements, in a functional domain of Information and
Communications Technology. This includes:
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A sound knowledge of the information technology environment and its effective management;
The ability to analyse the needs of business and make recommendations for IT services and
systems.
The ability to advise on, develop and implement innovations leading to a more efficient use of
resources within a dynamic information technology environment;
The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with personnel and clients having diverse
backgrounds.
The motivation for continued learning and self-development to cope effectively with change,
and
An understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks of the IT sector.
Graduates of the the Grad Dip IT and the PG Dip IT will be able to seek employment in a number of IT
related employment areas including:
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IT Manager
IT Consultant
Business Analyst
Project Manager
Application Developer
E-Business Advisor
SEMESTER DATES
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
PROGRAMME STARTS
Monday, 17 February
Mid-Semester
Holidays
(including Easter)
Monday, 18 April –
Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 2 June
Hawke’s Bay Anniversary
Day
Friday, 24 October
Semester 1, Final Exam
Dates
Monday, 16 June – Friday,
27 June
Labour Day
Monday, 27 October
Semester 1 Ends
Friday, 27 June
Semester 2, Final Exam
Dates
Monday, 17 November –
Friday, 28 November
Mid-Year Holidays
Monday, 7 July –
Friday, 18 July
PROGRAMME ENDS
Friday, 28 November
Friday 2 May
Lectures Start
Mid-Semester Holidays
Monday, 21 July
Monday, 29 September
– Friday, 10 October
GRADE ALLOCATION AND PERCENTAGES
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90-100%
85-89%
80-84%
75-79%
70-74%
65-69%
60-64%
55-59%
50-54%
40-49%
0-39%
Withdrawn
Cross Credit
Unfinished
Not passed due to non-achievement of some set requirement
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LEVELS
Grad Dip IT courses range from Levels 6 to 7 and the PG Dip IT courses range from levels 7 to 8. The levels
relate to the curriculum framework of the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA). Courses are
distinguished by their code, (four letters), followed by a number, the first digit of which describes the level.
For example ITPG8.100 is a Level 8 post Graduate course.
CREDITS AND STUDENT WORKLOAD
All courses carry a credit value which is a multiple of 15 credits and courses range from 15 credits to 45
credits. The credit value of a course also represents the amount of student learning time required. Each
credit equates to approximately 10 learning hours, being a combination of classroom and out-of-classroom
time. A semester involves a minimum of 15 learning weeks (including 'study week’) plus two weeks for
exams, but excluding the mid-semester break. Therefore, a full time student completing four courses to
the value of 60 credits may spend approximately 40 hours per week on studies, prior to exams.
Research Skills
In information technology environment, decision making by management demands good information and
knowledge about how to get it and the ability to understand it. The School of Computing supports this
tenet and considers research by staff and students to be an important undertaking. Special Topic and
Research in Information Technology include extensive research.
Industry Interaction
Your study will involve you in the real world of information technology, with case studies and practical
business examples based on the experiences of real companies. You will hear regularly from industry guest
speakers, who will bring their expertise and practical experience directly into the classroom. Importantly,
you will be taught by highly qualified academic staff who maintain their information technology currency
through commitment to professional development, applied research, and consultancy.
In addition, we will integrate your classroom learning with relevant industry practice. This will help you be
work-ready from the moment you graduate, to give you a head start in your future career.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
Semester 1
Project Management
E-Commerce
Block 1
ITPM6.310
ITEC6.390
Semester 2
Block 2
Database Management
Systems
E-Business Strategies
ITEC7.90
ITDB6.200
Digital Learning
Technologies
Information Technology
Management
ITEL7.101
ITIM7.450
Object Oriented
Analysis & Design
Level 7 Special Topic
ITST7.400
ITSD7.330
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
Semester 1
Block 3
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Advanced IT Project
Management
Strategic IT
Management
Cloud Based IT
Solutions
Advanced Mobile and
Wireless Technologies
ITPG8.100
ITPG8.200
ITPG8.550
ITPG8.600
Enterprise Resource
Planning Systems
Enterprise Content
Management
ITPG8.500
ITPG8.800
Semester 2
Research in Information Technology
Block 4
ITPG8.300
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COURSE DETAILS
The courses we are offering in Auckland in 2014/2015 are as follows:
NZQA
LEVEL
COURSE
NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
NO. OF
CREDITS
SEMESTER
6
ITDB6.200
15
2
6
ITEC6.390
15
1
6
ITPM6.310
15
1
7
ITEC7.390
15
1
7
ITIM7.450
15
2
7
ITEL7.101
15
1
7
ITSD7.330
15
2
7
ITST7.400
15
2
5
ITPG8.100
15
1
5
ITPG8.200
15
1
6
ITPG8.300
30
2
6
ITPG8.500
15
2
6
ITPG8.550
15
1
6
ITPG8.600
15
1
6
ITPG8.800
Database Management Systems
To apply the principles of data management with database technology.
E-commerce
To introduce the concepts of E-commerce and provide the skills necessary to
plan and design an E-commerce environment that meets the needs of business.
Project Management
To enable students to specify the requirements for project planning; to use
project management techniques and tools to monitor and control projects,
using project management software and applying quality control techniques.
E-Business Strategies
To evaluate and analyze the drivers for successful e-business strategies for
organisations. Case studies will allow practical experience.
Information Technology Management
To provide students with knowledge and skills for developing information
technology plans for organizations. To enable students to understand IT
management concepts and issues.
Digital Learning Technologies
To provide students with knowledge and practical experience in the emerging
digital technologies within the educational and training environment.
Object Oriented Analysis & Design
To introduce students to the principles and concepts of object-orientated
analysis and design and to apply these to a scenario using the appropriate UML
diagrams.
Level 7 Special Topic
To provide an avenue for students to conduct research into an approved
information systems topic that is not covered by an existing level 7 course.
Advanced IT Project Management
To provide students with an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of
a range of alternative project management methodologies, and apply a
methodology to a real world project scenario.
Strategic IT Management
To provide students with an understanding of the strategic issues facing IT
managers as they manage an IT services department in a medium to large size
organisation and apply a range of techniques to create and design an IT
strategy.
Research in Information Technology
To provide students with a framework for applied research in IT which can be
used to conduct research relating to a current strategic computing issue.
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
To provide students with an understanding of the issues concerning the
adoption of a cross-functional integrated computer-based information systems
approach to the provision of IT applications within a medium to large business
organisation.
Cloud Based IT Solutions
To enable students to understand the management issues surrounding the
adoption of cloud based computing solutions and be able to assess the merits of
a cloud based IT solution for a given IT environment.
Advanced Mobile and Wireless Technologies
To provide students with an understanding of the issues concerning the
adoption of mobile and wireless technologies and the skills necessary to be able
to make informed decisions when identifying the mobile or wireless technology
best suited to a given purpose.
Enterprise Content Management
To provide students with an understanding of the concepts and technologies
involved in enterprise content management and provide them with the skills
that will allow them to evaluate enterprise content management strategies for
specific business cases.
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STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES
A comprehensive overview of student services can be found on www.eit.ac.nz under Student Services.
Computer Access and Services
PERSONAL LOGIN ID FOR STUDENTS
On enrolment, every student is allocated a personal login ID and password to access the EIT student
computer system. Your personal login information will be included in your acceptance letter or from the
Programme Secretary on your arrival.
Login IDs are used to access computers in the computer classrooms, the Twist Library and all EIT Learning
Centres. The Computer Usage Policy must be adhered to in all locations.
Enter your Username here
Enter your Password here
Press ‘Enter’ on the keyboard
After your first login, the computer will prompt you to change your password to something other than your
Student ID number. For security reasons please change your password as soon as you are prompted.
Please note that your account credentials are your responsibility and you are asked not to share your
password with anyone.
Saving to Your Home Directory
Every login ID has a Home Directory (the H: drive) which is personal to that login so that you can save files
confidentially. We also recommend you save files to your personal USB Flash drive to take home as a
backup.
This will only work if you
have used your Student
Login ID.
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Select File from the
drop-down menu bar
Student’s
H Drive
Select Save or Save
As
Select (H:) Drive
Type a file name
Click on Save
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EIT Student e-mail System
Every login ID also allows access to the student email system. It is this system, called Microsoft Outlook
Web App, which allows tutors to send lecture notes and messages to you, which then can be saved or
printed. Double-click the ‘Student Email’ shortcut on the Desktop to open your e-mail.
The following box will appear on your screen:
Enter your Username and
Password. Click ‘Log On’
Your personal login ID also gives you access to the Internet. Please note that access to the Internet is
monitored and if you visit unacceptable sites (as outlined in the Computer Usage Policy) your login ID will
be disabled.
Logging out Instructions
When you have finished your session using a computer, you must log out, to close the personal files
attached to the login.
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Click the ‘start’ button on the task bar (bottom left corner)
Click on ‘Shut down’
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Student Portal (MyEIT)
Students are able to access the student portal (MyEIT) on and off campus at the following web address:http://myeit.eit.ac.nz
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On campus MyEIT is the default browser homepage.
MyEIT gives you access to: EIT Online
 Student email
 Results
 Timetable
 Library & Learning Services
 Student services
 Student amenities
 EIT computer guides
 Student news
Computer Room Etiquette
Please read the ‘USE OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS’ Policy on page 10 of your EIT Student Handbook 2014.
If there is a computer lab that is occupied by a regular timetabled class, but with a few free computers
available, in many cases, the tutor in charge will allow you to use a free computer, provided that you
observe the following courtesies:
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Always knock first and politely ask the tutor’s permission
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Never enter the room if it looks like there is an assessment taking place
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Do not talk to fellow students who may also be in the room
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Do not expect to use the printer - always check with the tutor first.
Contact:
Phone:
Email:
Helpdesk
(06) 974 8000, Ext. 4357
help@eit.ac.nz
EIT Libraries
The EIT Libraries at both the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti campuses provide research facilities for student
use. Our highly qualified and experienced librarians are available to assist students utilise the wide range of
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resources that support study in all EIT programmes. Resources include books, journals, newspapers,
electronic resources, DVDs and CDs. Computers, laptops, mobile device connections and technical support
are available in the Libraries and these may be requested by Auckland students.
The Library and Learning Services website offers access to a wide range of electronic information sources
and online study and computer guides. This information is available off-campus.
Twist Library & Learning Hub (Hawke’s Bay)
Phone:
(06) 974 8000, exts: 6040 or 6045
Email:
twist@eit.ac.nz
Tairāwhiti Library & Learning Centre
Phone:
(06) 869 0835
Email:
library1@tairawhiti.ac.nz
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services can assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your
studies at EIT. Our aim is to foster confident, competent and independent learners. Our Information &
Learning Advisors can assist with: planning your study, writing assignments, general reading and writing,
basic computing, academic writing, learning and exam techniques, mathematics and study skills. In
Auckland, in the first instance discuss difficulties with the course lecturer and if you require more
generalized help with your study skills, please contact them directly and arrange a Skype session.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria is located on the second floor.
Normal hours of business are:
Term time: Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 3.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
A wide range of sit down and take-away food is available.
Students’ Association
The Students’ Association (EITSA) represents you in many different forums at EIT. The Students’
Association also provides student services and amenities for all EIT students. Currently their offering for
the Auckland Campus is under development.
Otatara Bookshop
The Bookshop is will supply you with texts if you wish to ring them and place an order giving them your
credit card and delivery address details. They will arrange delivery to your door. A delivery charge will be
made for this.
Phone:
(06) 974 8909
Emergency Procedures
It is your responsibility while on campus to familiarise yourself with these and know what to do and where
to go if an evacuation is necessary. From time to time drills are conducted. If a siren goes off, leave the
building immediately and assemble in the designated evacuation assembly area. Do not use the lifts. Do
not re-enter the building until notified by the building warden or Fire Brigade.
Smoke-Free Environment
Smoking is not permitted on campus, please refer to the student handbook. All EIT facilities and grounds,
including those leased by EIT are smokefree. This includes the Regional Learning Centres and the Student
Village.
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Cellphones
a)
b)
Cellphones are to be turned off during lectures unless students have a pressing reason to leave them
on. Students must notify the lecturer before the lecture starts, that their cellphone will be on and
the reason for it. It is up to the discretion of the lecturer whether the student is allowed to keep
their cellphone on; and
A student using a cell phone without permission during the lecture (answering or calling) can be
asked to leave the lecture immediately and not return.
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