Career Preparation

Make the most of your studies and talk to our careers counsellor. We can help with your career preparation, helping you to explore different career opportunities and choosing the right study options for you!

The following services are offered to all current and graduate students of EIT.

• Career Planning
• Career Preparation
• Course Advice
• CV & Cover Letter
• Job Search Strategies
• Interview Preparation
• Job Vacancies

Career planning and course advice is offered to prospective students and members of the public who are considering their future study and employment options. The Career Centre is located in the Information Centre ( J Block) which is situated at the front of the Taradale campus. To help you get started in understanding career opportunities an excellent resource is Career Services rapuara, this has extensive information relating to 700+ careers including entry requirements, personal profiles, market information plus tools to assist in identifying career opportunities that reflect your interests and skills.

• During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
• After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
• After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Entry Criteria

A personal interview may be part of the application process where required or appropriate.

The academic entry requirement for the Master of Nursing Science is one of the following:

• A NZQF-listed Bachelor’s or higher degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system, OR
• At the Dean’s discretion, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.

Progression to Level 9 courses is dependent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Special Conditions

Applicants must be New Zealand registered nurses or, in the case of international applicants, must be registered in their country of origin and preferably have three years post-registration nursing experience.

Some courses will require you to be actively working in the specialty area of practice.

English Language Entry Requirement

Applicants for whom English is an additional language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance into the program. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:

• Successful study of a program in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply*), OR
• Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test, or completion of accepted international equivalents.

Applicants may be admitted with a credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning.

The Postgraduate Programmes Cluster Committee shall have discretion in the granting of academic credit.

Academic credit may be awarded as:

• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) at Level 8 and/or Cross Credit (CC) of course(s) (specified credit) at NZQA Level 8 which are relevant to the MNSc.
• Unspecified credit where the learning can be determined to be equivalent to NZQA Level 8.
• A maximum of 120 credits may be awarded of which a maximum of 90 may be unspecified credits and the remainder specified.
• Any unspecified credit awarded must contribute directly to the qualification graduate profile.
• No academic credit at Level 9 may be awarded for CC or RPL.
• No credits shall be awarded on the basis of an undergraduate degree.

Admission to the Capstone Research Pathway normally requires that the applicant shall have achieved a B average or higher across credited courses.

An RPL/Entry with Credit application pack is available on enrolment. It is recommended that applications for RPL/Entry with credit are made as part of your initial application. This will assist in our academic advisement to you regarding your program of study and course selection. However, your entry with credit cannot be processed until you are enrolled.