Diploma in Programming 2016 For New Zealand Citizens & Permanent Residents The EIT Diploma in Programming (DipProg) is a one year full-time programme (or equivalent part-time) which offers you diploma level studies in a stimulating environment and provides a specialist applied qualification in software development. The programme will be of particular interest to people currently in the information technology industry, or people seeking to join it. In particular, the programme is designed to: Prepare graduates to be knowledgeable in the area of software development by providing opportunities for designing, developing and implementing solutions through the application of appropriate software development tools Provide a well- defined, relevant, basic curriculum with scope for rapid and flexible adoption as technology advances 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. You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities. Your career opportunities Possible job and career opportunities can include: Programmer Software Development Systems Development Web Development Further study Strategically the diploma fits into the following pathways. Diploma entry requirements or relevant work experience Level 6 EIT Diploma in Programming (120 credits) Further study: Bachelor of Computing Systems (Credit Transfer available for courses that have already been passed as part of this diploma) EIT Hawke s Bay Level 6 July 120 credits One year Full-time, part-time $5,699 approximately per year or $712 per 15 credit course This is a guide only. All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only. Programme Contact: Hawke s Bay. Velma Farquhar Phone: 06 974 8000 ext 5203. Email: vfarquhar@eit.ac.nz EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 0800 22 55 348 eit.ac.nz Te Aho a Māui
Semester Two Programme Starts Monday, 18 July Mid Semester Break 26 September - 7 October Term Four Starts Monday, 10 October HB Anniversary Day Friday, 21 October Labour Day Monday, 24 October Semester Two final exam dates 14 November - 25 November Semester Ends Friday, 25 November 2016 End of Year Holidays 28 November - 11 February 2017 Semester One 2017 Programme Resumes Monday, 20 February 2017 Easter Holidays 24 March - 28 March Mid Semester Break 17 April - 28 April Queen s Birthday Monday, 5 June Semester One final exam dates 12 June - 23 June Programme Ends Friday, 30 June Approximately $120 per course for textbooks and stationery ENTRY CRITERIA A personal interview may be part of the application process. Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Standard Academic Entry Requirement A minimum of University Entrance or An equivalent qualification or Have been awarded a Certificate in Computing Level 3 or equivalent or a higher computing programme within New Zealand. Non-Standard Academic Entry Requirement 60 Credits of successful study at an approved Level 4 or above programme at an accredited tertiary institution or At least 75 Level 2 NCEA credits in a maximum of four subjects in one year Provisional Entry Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (eg. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study) or Those who narrowly fail to meet the entry criteria above. Please Note Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level. For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the School of Computing Secretary, Faculty of Commerce & Technology on 974 8000, ext 5203. English language entry requirement If english is not your first language you are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on TOEFL (550 with a TWE score of 4) or IELTS (6.0 Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke s Bay assessment. Entry with credit You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level. Recognition of Prior Learning (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. 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. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications. Cross Credits may be granted from other degree programmes and from sub-degree programmes such as the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5). For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the School of Computing Secretary, on (06) 974 8000, ext 5203. A student who intends to enrol in the DipProg as a full-time student, and who has been granted a Cross Credit or RPL, may need to enrol in additional courses offered in the Bachelor of Computing Systems to qualify for allowances. Please refer to the Student Finances section in this document for more information. Class times Classes are scheduled between 8.00am and 5.00pm, Monday through Friday. Individual Study Hours Approximately two hours of individual study for each classroom hour. Facilities In the state-of-the-art Information Technology Complex, there are nine networked computer laboratories with between 24 and 30 student stations in each. The rooms are environmentally controlled, with data show equipment in each room. There are specific labs for software development, hardware, multimedia and a room for computer study. The facility also has a 50-seat tiered lecture theatre. Assessments All assessments for the Diploma in Programming are marked internally. Assessments consist of examinations, assignments, tests, practical demonstrations and projects. Assessment is continuous throughout the semester, with two weeks of examinations at the end of each semester. Programme Information To qualify for the DipProg, students must have passed the degree courses (or their equivalent) listed below. The structure of the diploma is summarised in the following table. The courses and their co-requisites and pre-requisites are listed below. Level 5 6 7 Total Credite 30 75 15 120 All courses in the DipProg are compulsory. Prior to being accepted on the course, prospective candidates must have completed the following course (or an equivalent): ITPR5.500 Introduction to Programming Semester 2 (2016) & Semester 1 (2017) All courses in the DipProg are compulsory. The courses offered for students in 2016/2017 are as follows: Semester Two - 2016 Code ITDT5.220 ITPR5.510 ITPM6.310 ITDB6.200 Course Data Semester One - 2017 ITPR6.500 ITPR7.510 ITPR6.350 ITDP6.290 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming Project Management Database Management Systems Advanced Object Oriented Programming Special Topic Programming User Interface Design Level 6 Project Programming EIT Hawke s Bay reserves the right to change timetables. Courses may be offered in different timeslots or cancelled if there is insufficient enrolment. Textbooks are required for several courses and the cost for textbooks is not included in the course fee..
WORLD CLASS A RATED LECTURERS EIT lecturers have the latest knowledge and research in their field of expertise, and are able to attract all-important research grants. For you, it means highly qualified academics who have the most up-to-date learning available. EIT is rated one of the top two institutes of technology and polytechnics in New Zealand for research excellence by the Tertiary Education Commission. This helps EIT secure funding through the Government s performance-based research fund. Government funding helps EIT continue to play a leading role in research in New Zealand. Our lecturers are in demand to work closely on research projects with universities, polytechnics, businesses and organisations at regional, national and international levels. They pass on their knowledge to you via their teaching. When you study at EIT, you will be at an institute that is highly rated for quality academic research. Academic Staff Our lecturers are highly trained professionals with particular areas of expertise in information systems. Staff also maintain contacts with other professionals through organisations such as the Institute of Information Technology Professionals. We value our partnership with students, and aim to provide quality education in a supportive environment, encouraging personal growth and professional development. Name Steve Corich Qualification PhD, MBS (Communication), BSc, Dip Tch Kim Hagen-Hall Owen Giles John Jamieson David Skelton Michael Verhaart Paul Dechering Kathryn McCallum Istvan Lengyel Emre Erturk Thomas Hartley B Com (MSIS), LLB M Appl Stats (Hons), BSc (Maths), Dip Tch B Tech (Info Tech), N Dip IT (Dip HOS Programme Coordinator) DrSciEd. MIS (Hons) (BCS Programme Coordinator) Ass.Professor, PhD, BSc Hons, Dip Tch PhD, MSc PhD, BBS (Hons), GradDip E-Bus PgDipSc PhD, MS, BA PhD, ThD Student Finance - STUDYLINK StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. It administers Student Allowances and Student Loans as well as other forms of financial assistance for students. The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to help students who are thinking about study to plan their finances and only borrow what they need. Use StudyLink s What You Can Get eligibility test to find out what you may be eligible for. STUDYLINK on 0800 88 99 00 or online at www.studylink.govt.nz
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NB: Courses are offered subject to sufficient enrolments being received. In the following descriptions P= Pre-requisite courses which must be studied before C= Co-requisite courses which can be studied before or at the same time The courses we are offering for the Diploma in Programming programme in 2016/2017 are as follows: Level 5 Course No Brief Description No. of Credits NZQA Level Semester Offered ITDT5.220 Data To provide students with an understanding of the way computers represent data and to give students an introduction to database systems 15 5 2 ITPR5.510 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming To equip students with an introductory knowledge of an object-oriented programming language and sound programming practices. Students will be able to design a basic program given a set of requirements using classes for data modelling and then to translate this design into code, using a graphical development environment. P: ITPR5.500 Introduction to Programming 15 5 2 ITPM6.310 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. 15 6 2 & 1 ITDB6.200 Database Management Systems To apply the principles of data management with database technology. 15 6 2 Level 6
ITPR6.500 Advanced Object Oriented Programming To enable students to learn how to design and develop software using all the facilities of an objectoriented programming language. This course covers object-oriented design using graphical modelling methods and all the object-oriented language concepts. Students will also learn to work with standard class libraries. P: ITPR5.510 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 15 6 1 ITPR6.350 User Interface Design To provide students with knowledge of the requirements of user interface design by using software to develop usable forms, prototype systems, and develop on-line documentation. 15 6 1 ITDP6.290 Level 6 Project Programming To provide students with the opportunity to apply a range of techniques and technologies in the solution of a complete realistic problem in an area that specifically relates to Programming. Students are encouraged to choose their own project. 15 6 1 Level 7 ITPR7.510 Special Programming Topic To Develop an artefact or research report in a specialised programming area. P: ITPR6.500 Advanced Object Oriented Programming C: As determined by the programme committee 15 7 1 Practicum, work experience The DipProg aims to produce graduates who have specialised practical and theoretical skills in this area. The majority of courses have a significant practical component. The compulsory Level 6 Project Programming, which is viewed as the capstone of the diploma, requires students to undertake analysis and development work and complete a project in this area, to a professional standard. The project is taken in the last semester of study and is equivalent to 150 hours of work.
HOW TO ENROL STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Request an Application Pack. This includes detailed programme information, entry requirements, and an enrolment form. 0800 22 55 348 eit.ac.nz info@eit.ac.nz Complete and return the enrolment form and all supporting documents outlined in your Application Pack. You may be contacted and invited to an interview. You will receive an acceptance letter with programme information including your programme start date. Your acceptance letter may also include course selection forms, you need to complete and return them. You or your employer will receive an invoice. Organise payment of your fees. DISCLAIMER: There is a nationwide transition to new New Zealand qualifications at Levels 1-6. Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. Whilst all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes are offered and regulations are current, EIT reserves the right to change content, method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or impose limitations on enrolment. Some programmes mentioned in this publication are subject to final approval and accreditation or sufficient enrolments being received. Fees for 2016 will be set by EIT Council by November 2015 and are subject to change. Check eit.ac.nz for the latest information or phone 0800 22 55 348.
DIPLOMA IN PROGRAMMING COURSE SELECTION FORM 2016/2017 Please complete and return this Course Selection Form. Your selection will be confirmed by separate letter. NB: Courses are offered subject to sufficient numbers applying. FULL NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE:_ Home: Business: PRE-REQUISITE: Before enrolling you must have passed ITPR5.500 Introduction to Programming or its equivalent. SEMESTER TWO CLASSES COMMENCE WEEK BEGINNING 18 JULY 2016 Course Credits COMPULSORY ITDB6.200 Database Management Systems 15 Credits R ITDT5.220 Data 15 Credits R ITPM6.310 Project Management 15 Credits R ITPR5.510 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 15 Credits R SEMESTER ONE CLASSES COMMENCE FEBRUARY 2017 Course Credits COMPULSORY ITDP6.290 Level 6 Project Programming 15 Credits R ITPR6.350 User Interface Design 15 Credits R ITPR6.500 Advanced Object Oriented Programming 15 Credits R ITPR7.510 Special Topic Programming 15 Credits R