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2027 Degrees at EIT Tairawhiti

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Cover photo:

From Left: Quinn Sidney Bachelor of Nursing Student, Joe Tangira

NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) Student, Natalya Williams Bachelor Social Work Graduate, Caleb Nant NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Student and Nathanael Elliott Bachelor Social Work Student

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From Left: Joe Tangira NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) Student, Natalya Williams Bachelor Social Work Graduate, Caleb Nant

NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Student and Nathanael Elliott Bachelor Social Work Student

Check out our 2027 prospectus which has even more useful information to help in your study journey.

Find out about

• All programmes on offer at EIT

• Campus info

• Student support info

• Understanding the different qualifications

• How to enrol

• Plus loads more….

Contact info@eit.ac.nz for your copy or check out eit.ac.nz for a digital copy

Disclaimer: All information in this publication pertains to New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents, and is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change. EIT reserves the right to amend/withdraw programmes or courses. Fees for 2027 will be set by November 2026 and are subject to change. For the latest information, or for full programme entry requirements visit eit.ac.nz or phone 0800 22 55 348.

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From Left: Caleb Nant NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Student, Natalya Williams Bachelor Social Work Graduate and Quinn Sidney Bachelor of Nursing Student

WELCOME WHAKATAU

Nau mai haere mai

So you are looking at studying a degree? EIT has options for you!

When you study at EIT you’ll get experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead. Become part of a vibrant learning community and be taught by experienced lecturers and tutors who have track records as respected academics, researchers and industry professionals.

Benefit from EIT’s long-established connections with industry local, national and international. Many of our degrees are field based and hands-on to help you develop relevant work skills, gain practical experience and get useful industry contacts, which can set you on the path to a great job while you’re studying.

Learn in classes that are the right size to make sure you get the involvement and support you need. EIT provides help and guidance with everything from study planning to applying for a job after you complete your studies.

Be supported by lecturers and tutors who are here for you, where they’ll know your name and you’ll receive one-on-one attention to make sure you get the support you need to succeed.

We look forward to welcoming you into degree study and into the EIT whānau.

See you soon!

WHAT COULD I STUDY?

He Aha Hei Ako Māku?

Deciding what to study can be a bit overwhelming and we understand that choosing the right EIT programme isn’t always easy. Choosing between a certificate, diploma, degree or even postgraduate studythe decision can be a little daunting.

We are here to help. Our Engagement Team is available to talk to you, to provide guidance on entry requirements and support when working through the application process.

You may have already seen us out and about as our Engagement Team connects with schools, community organisations and other social agencies to showcase EIT and the many programmes we have available.

We can:

• Arrange a campus tour for you

• Connect you with the right person for programme specific queries

• Introduce you to the Student Support Team

• Refer you to potential scholarship opportunities

If you would like more information or help please scan the QR code or email engagement@eit.ac.nz.

NEW FOR 2027

School Leaver Scholarships

Karahipi Ākonga Wehekura

Applications open Wednesday, 1 July 2026

EIT is proud to support local school leavers who are passionate about their community and committed to shaping the future of our region.

Apply for one of ten $5,000 School Leavers Scholarships for degree study at EIT Hawke’s Bay or Tairāwhiti.

SCAN ME

For more information or help deciding what to study.

We’re looking for students who:

• Are actively involved in their community – through volunteering, church, cultural groups, sport, youth leadership or service

• Are already contributing and keen to keep giving back

• Have a genuine love for our region and a desire to see it thrive

• Show commitment, initiative and community spirit alongside their studies

If you’re a local school leaver who believes in staying connected, supporting others, and making a difference close to home, this scholarship is for you.

Love local? So do we! Because strong communities grow from local people who care.

From Left: Cameron Akuhata Engagement Advisor (Tairāwhiti), Leanne Harkness Events and Engagement Manager, Josie Morris and Analeah Taufale Engagement Advisors (Hawke’s Bay)

Certificate:

UNDERSTANDING QUALIFICATIONS

Te Whai Māramatanga ki Ngā Tohu

Certificates

Certificates

Certificates

Certificates

Diplomas and Certificates

Diplomas and Certificates

Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate

Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate

Provides an introduction to a subject and may be a pathway to higher level study. (Level 1-3 are equal to NCEA level 1-3)

Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma: This allows a degree graduate to study further courses at the same level as their degree but in a different or additional specialisation.

Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma: Postgraduate study extends knowledge and skills after completing a Bachelor’s Degree, and prepares students for independent research.

*Based on full-time study.

Photo: From Left: Caleb Nant NZ Certificate in Automotive Engineering
(Level 3) Student, Nathanael Elliott Bachelor Social Work Student and Quinn Sidney Bachelor of Nursing Student

HOW TO ENROL

There is an easy 3-step process to follow when enrolling at EIT

01

Find Your Programme

Go online to eit.ac.nz to see the programmes available for you to study at EIT. Once you find a programme you are interested in, you can download course information to find out more.

02

Apply Online

Applying online at eit.ac.nz is the quickest way to apply to study at EIT. Once you have submitted your application we will let you know if we need a copy of your primary ID or any further documentation from you.

Apply Using RealMe

You can use your RealMe verified identity to apply for study at EIT. If you use your RealMe verified identity you won’t need to provide us a copy of your primary ID (unless you are on a visa from Immigration NZ to be in New Zealand).

Applying by post

You can also apply using a paper enrolment form. Please email us at info@eit.ac.nz and we will send one out to you.

Applying in person

You can return your enrolment form with any additional documentation and your identification to any of EIT’s Regional Learning Centres, or at the Hawke’s Bay or Tairāwhiti Campus.

Next Steps

Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted by your programme’s administrative team. They will provide you with programme information including the start date of your study and any special information regarding your programme. You may also be sent course selection forms which you need to complete and return to us. Depending on your chosen programme of study, you may be invited to attend an interview before you are fully enrolled.

03

Arrange Payment

Full payment of enrolment fees must be arranged before the start of your programme. You will receive an invoice with payment details.

Scholarships

There is information about a range of scholarships on our website eit.ac.nz/students/scholarships

Student Loans and Allowances

If you need to pay for your own study you can choose to apply for a Student Loan and/or Student Allowance with StudyLink. StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. Apply well before your programme begins (even if you haven’t been accepted yet) so you will be ready to get your payments when you need them most. Check out what you qualify for at studylink.govt.nz

Student Services Levy

The Student Services Levy is a compulsory, non-tuition fee that is charged to students enrolled at EIT. The levy is to contribute to the provision of quality student services that support learning.

The funds received by EIT from the levy are ring-fenced, meaning they can only be spent on student services.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Starting your studies at EIT may be your first time away from home, or your first experience of studying at this level. It can all feel a bit new and that’s completely normal. With study taking up much of your time, you might need support with other aspects of life as well.

To help you get the most out of your time at EIT, we offer a wide range of student support services. Whether you need help choosing the right subjects, planning your study, or getting guidance on the best pathway into your chosen career, there’s always someone available to help.

Te Pae Hono is EIT’s student support hub, conveniently located in the heart of Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale.

In Te Tairawhiti, the Ākonga Support Services are the first faces you see as you enter the Tairawhiti Campus, with services located between the main reception and library spaces.

This is your go -to place for support, whether you need to book a study room, access advice and services, or simply take a break, relax, and enjoy a cuppa. Here, you’ll find disability and cultural support services, the MPTT training scheme, Youth Guarantee, and StudyLink services.

You’ll also have access to personal, one-on-one support from friendly, experienced staff who are dedicated to helping students succeed. They’re on campus to provide advice, information, and guidance whenever you need it.

We want your time at EIT to be exciting, productive, and successful, so be sure to make the most of the support available to you.

As a student at EIT, you can get support to help you focus on what really matters – your studies and your future.

Academic Learning Services

You can get help and advice with all aspects of your study, from developing study skills and planning your time, to writing assignments, academic writing, computing, and maths support.

Child Care

Ōtātara Children’s Centre at EIT Hawke’s Bay and Manaaki Tamariki Childcare Centre at EIT Tairāwhiti are available, giving you peace of mind that your children are in safe hands while you study. Bookings are essential.

Disability Support

Support is available for students with physical, sensory, intellectual, and learning disabilities — including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other neurodiversities — as well as mental health conditions. Our services are designed to provide equitable opportunities and are available to students with both permanent and temporary disabilities or health conditions, including those recovering from injury or surgery.

Support is tailored to your individual needs and may include information and advice, assistive technology solutions, and alternative arrangements for tests and examinations.

At the Hawke’s Bay Campus, students can also connect with our disability peer support group, Te Rōpū Āwhina, which meets regularly to share kai, connection, and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

For more information or to access support:

• Hawke’s Bay Campus: (06) 974 8000

• Tairāwhiti Campus: (06) 869 0810

Younited are here to represent you. From looking after your interests to organising social events and activities. Plus Younited arranges discounts and exclusive deals for EIT students only.

Scholarships at EIT

EIT recognises that talent, determination, and leadership come in many forms. Our scholarships are designed to support a wide range of learners, including those who show commitment, resilience, community involvement, cultural leadership, or a passion for their chosen pathway. Whether you’re returning to study, balancing work and whānau, or taking a bold next step toward your future, EIT scholarships are here to help remove barriers and open doors. Check out scholarships@eit.ac.nz for more information.

Library

The EIT libraries at both the Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti campuses offer a wide range of facilities to support your study. These include individual and quiet study areas, as well as group and social spaces, all within a relaxed and friendly environment. Our knowledgeable librarians are available to help you access and make the most of an extensive collection of print and online resources. Students also have access to a broad range of electronic resources, online study tools, and computer guides, which can be used both on campus and remotely through the student portal at myeit.eit.ac.nz

Tautua-Pasifika Support Services

Our Pasifika student support team aims to create a trusting and culturally inviting space for students to feel supported and thrive in their education journey. Our team is passionate and dedicated to removing barriers to learning by working with students and their aiga and staff in ensuring diversity and equity is met. We support students with studylink, tutor support, wraparound support and mentoring, cultural competency and much more.

Pouwhirinaki - Māori Student Support

You can get advice, mentoring and support for cultural needs and values, te reo Māori, waiata and tikanga, scholarships, iwi and hapū registrations and grants. We support students with studylink, tutor support, wraparound support and mentoring, cultural competency and much more.

StudyLink Support

We have staff available on campus every day for StudyLink support. This team can help you with your RealMe account, StudyLink application processes and assisting with providing the necessary documents.

Wellbeing Support

Wellbeing support is available to all students. We can help you to identify your goals, support your needs, and connect you with appropriate support on and off campus. We use Te Whare Tapa Whā as our guiding model for holistic support and connectedness.

We have a Rainbow Diversity peer support group Te Roopu Āniwaniwa on the Hawke’s Bay Campus, as well as wellbeing drop-ins and workshops to support you to maintain and improve your wellbeing.

Bachelor of Accounting

Expand your career options

If you are starting your business career in accounting and you want a degree then EIT’s Bachelor of Accounting is just right for you. There are lots of business degrees and content is often quite similar, our point of difference is that we offer a practical approach together with a supportive learning environment and lots of practical hands-on experience. The Tairāwhiti courses are delivered via a mix of face to face classes and blended/online.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Accounting* (each year made up of 120 credits)

Introduction to Accounting and Taxation (15 credits)

Applied Accounting (15 credits)

Analysis of Financial Information (15 credits)

Budgets for Planning and Control (15 credits)

Commercial Law (15 credits)

Economics (15 credits)

Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context (15 credits)

Business Environments (15 credits)

Business Functions (15 credits)

Change and Innovation (15 credits)

Intermediate Management Accounting (15 credits)

Intermediate Financial Accounting (15 credits)

Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand (15 credits)

Introduction to Finance (15 credits)

Data Analytics (15 credits)

Law of Business Entities (15 credits)

Research Methods (15 credits)

Accounting Information Systems (15 credits)

*Please note, Level 6 and Level 7 courses are primarily delivered online in Tairāwhiti

Advanced Management Accounting (15 credits)

Advanced Financial Accounting (15 credits)

Auditing and Assurance (15 credits)

Professional Accounting Project (30 credits)

"Studying at EIT gave me the confidence and skills to pursue my career goals. The support from tutors and staff was incredible, they genuinely cared about my success and made learning a truly rewarding experience."

The Bachelor of Accounting is a full-time, three year (or equivalent part-time) undergraduate degree programme, approved by both accounting professional bodies in New Zealand as a stepping stone to Chartered Accounting status.

Highlights

• Full-time learners take four 15 credit courses per semester, part-time learners can take one to three courses per semester and may choose to study only part of the year.

• The programme distinguishes itself from many other business degrees being more practically oriented with a professional accounting project or internship.

• You can expect a supportive environment with small classes and positive, experienced staff.

• A further advantage is readily available one-to-one advice on course selection targeted towards your career subject areas. Management and financial accounting and business finance.

Bachelor of Accounting

3 years Full-time or Part-time

Your Career Opportunities

• Accountant

• Financial Adviser

• Accounting Officer

• Budget Analyst

• Consultant

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

Check out the careers and salaries that are possible with this qualification

Bachelor of Arts (Māori)

Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours

Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a Kupe / Te Pikitanga ki Awarua

Piki mai, kake mai rā ki Te Aho a Māui

If you want to play a part in shaping a positive social, political and economic future for Aotearoa New Zealand, a thorough understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga is essential.

With Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a Kupe | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) you’ll enhance your career prospects and social standing within the community while contributing to the ongoing drive to revitalise the culture and language of indigenous New Zealand.

Te Pikitanga ki Awarua | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours blended programme will build on Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a Kupe | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) giving you advanced knowledge and understanding of the historical foundations and contemporary formations of Māori society. On achieving Te Pikitanga ki Awarua | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours you’ll be able to undertake study and research using te reo Māori as a medium of academic discourse, demonstrate the skills needed to acquire, understand and assess information to express sound academic ideas, express yourself freely within appropriate academic protocols and understand the position of Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand in terms of the historical and contemporary context.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Arts (Māori) | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

Te Kahikatoa

Marae Customs and Practices I (15 credits)

Te Whanaketanga Māori

Language I (30 credits)

Te Pikinga Māori Language II (30 credits)

He Kaunoti Hikahika Academic Skills (15 credits)

Year 2

Te Tūmatakuru

Marae Customs and Practices II (15 credits)

Te Kakenga Māori Language III (30 credits)

Te Rokohanga Māori Language IV (30 credits)

Te Whakaraupapa Rangahau Research Design (15 credits)

Year 3

Te Taraongaonga Marae Customs and Practices III (15 credits)

Te Whakarongo Reo Māori

Aural Māori Language (Special Topic) (15 credits)

Te Pānui Reo Māori

Reading Māori Language (Special Topic) (15 credits)

Te Tuhituhi Reo Māori

Writing Māori Language (Special Topic) (15 credits)

Te Rangahau Kīwaha

Increasing Fluency – Kīwaha (15 credits)

Te Kōrero Reo Māori

Speaking Māori Language (15 credits)

Optional Courses

He Kōwhiringa-ā-Reo Language-Teaching Communication Activities (15 credits)

Te Ao Māori o Neherā

Traditional Māori Society (15 credits)

Ngā Tatangi a te Whare Karioi I Māori Performing Arts I (15 credits)

Ngā Tatangi a te Whare Karioi II

Māori Performing Arts II (15 credits)

Year 4 (Honours)

Te Reo o Ngā Tīpuna

The Language of the Ancestors (30 credits)

He Hokinga Mahara Māori Research Methodologies and Proposal (30 credits)

Te Ao o Tuawhakarere Historical Issues in Te Ao Māori (30 credits)

Te Ao Hurihuri

Contemporary Issues in Māori Society (30 credits)

Te Rangahau Kaupapa Motuhake Special Research Topic (15 credits)

Ngā Tatangi a te Whare Karioi III Māori Performing Arts III (15 credits)

Jo-Anna Tahuri

Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa, Ngāti Awa, and Tūhoe

Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Graduate

"I thought I knew Māori. Then I started studying properly and realised there was so much more depth to the language. A highlight of my time at EIT was the whānau-based environment at Te Whatukura, that became central to my experience.

That made the whole experience. It became my second home.”

After graduating with a Te Whakangungutanga ki Ngā Tāiro a | Bachelor of Arts (Māori), you can gain entry into the one year, full-time (or equivalent part-time) Te Pikitanga ki Awarua | Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours, blended programme, which offers you stimulating studies and provides a pathway to a career in a wide range of professions which require in-depth knowledge of the Māori language, including research and those issues affecting Māori society, both historical and contemporary.

Highlights

In particular, the programme is designed to give you advanced skills and knowledge to work in the fields of:

• Gain proficiency in Māori language, customs and culture.

• Enhance your career prospects and social standing within your community.

• Language teaching in kura kaupapa and mainstream primary and secondary schools as well as tertiary institutes.

• Research and cultural consultancy for private and government sectors.

Your Career Opportunities

As a graduate you can pursue a professional career as a:

• Government departments

• Teacher (primary, secondary, tertiary, kura kaupapa, kōhanga reo)

• Kaitakawaenga (cultural advisor)

• Working with Iwi (liaison, policy advisor)

• Researcher (language, history, land, etc.)

• TV/Radio announcer, reporter, scriptwriter or bilingual researcher

• Management

• Language consultant

• Translator/Interpreter

Bachelor of Arts (Māori) • Bachelor of Arts (Māori) Honours

4 years Full-time or Part-time (Blended Programme) 7 - BAM 8 - BAM (Honours)

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

Check out the careers and salaries that are possible with this qualification

Bachelor of Business Studies

Real life, real learning, real business

If you are starting your business career and you want a degree then this Bachelor of Business Studies is just right for you. Alternatively, you might not yet know what direction you want to take your career but know you want a degree; in this case a business degree is a good option to develop your generic skills that could be used in a wide variety of careers.

Our philosophy is that business is a practical subject and that is how we teach it so don’t be surprised when you are asked to solve problems in the real business world.

There are lots of business degrees and content is often quite similar, our point of difference is that we offer a practical approach together with a supportive learning environment and lots of practical hands-on experience.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Business Studies* (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context (15 credits)

Business Environments (15 credits)

Business Functions (15 credits)

Change and Innovation (15 credits)

Introduction to Leadership (15 credits)

Operations Management and Compliance (15 credits)

Business Planning (15 credits)

Managing Projects (15 credits)

Commercial Law (15 credits)

Economics (15 credits)

*Please note, Level 6 and Level 7 courses are primarily delivered online in Tairāwhiti

Data Analytics (15 credits)

Year 2

Project Management (15 credits)

Accounting and Finance for Managers (15 credits)

Business Planning (15 credits)

Research Methods (15 credits)

Supply Chain and Logistics Management (15 credits)

Designing and Improving Operations (15 credits)

Human Resource Management (15 credits)

Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)

Employment Relations (15 credits)

Marketing Management (15 credits)

Consumer Behaviour (15 credits)

Branding (15 credits)

Year 3

Special Topic (15 credits)

Business Project (30 credits)

Business Internship (30 credits)

Strategic Management (15 credits)

Advanced Operations Management (15 credits)

Advanced Human Resource Management (15 credits)

Career Management (15 credits)

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (15 credits)

Strategic Marketing (15 credits)

Marketing Research (15 credits)

Social Media Marketing (15 credits)

The Bachelor of Business Studies is a full-time, three year (or equivalent part-time) undergraduate degree. There are two majors: management; and marketing. It is also possible to take a double major in management and marketing.

Your Career Opportunities

Management Major

Typical opportunities after graduation include the areas of: human resources; operations management; or developing your own business. You will work initially in roles such as team leader, functional manager or management trainee, progressing to more senior positions with experience. A good generic option.

Marketing Major

Typical opportunities after graduation include work as a marketing manager, sales manager, account manager or product manager and progressing to more senior positions with experience.

Bachelor of Business Studies

Ashleigh Kearns Steed

Ngāpuhi

Bachelor of Business Studies

Graduate, Mātauranga Māori

Business Lecturer

“I’m extremely grateful for the time that I had at EIT. Many of my friends went to large universities, and I did not realise how privileged I was to be able to generate relationships with my lecturers instead of just learning from them. There was always open opportunity for us to have a korero with our teachers and they made that known. They went above and beyond for me in many circumstances.”

Highlights

• The programme distinguishes itself from many other business degrees by being more practically orientated with a work-based placement.

• You can expect a supportive environment with small classes and positive, experienced staff.

• Within each major there is a wide choice of courses available to meet your needs.

Work integrated learning

The workplace component of the BBS degree involves:

• Activities in the majority of courses such as external speakers and site visits.

Management

• Management

• Human resources management

• Operations management

• Entrepreneurship/starting your own business

Marketing

• Marketing management

• Branding

• Marketing research

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

To find out more check out business.eit.ac.nz

Bachelor of Computing Systems

Gain a practical and hands-on

This degree will give you an understanding of, and the ability to develop, high quality computing solutions. You will explore the processes and practices necessary to meet the demands of a professional career in the fast-paced computing industry.

As part of your programme, you will undertake a major industry-based project or internship. This provides an opportunity for you to demonstrate your potential to employers, experiencing “real world” computing, and hone your soft-skills within a professional IT environment.

The programme covers key areas such as Advanced Networking and the Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Mechatronics and Cybersecurity.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Computing Systems (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

Information Systems (15 credits)

UX and UI Fundamentals (15 credits)

Introduction to Data Concepts (15 credits)

Agile Projects (15 credits)

Programming Fundamentals (15 credits)

Website Development (15 credits)

Computer Systems Architecture (15 credits)

IT Concepts and Tools (15 credits)

Year 2

Systems Analysis (15 credits)

Digital Forensics Fundamentals (15 credits)

Database Management Systems (15 credits)

Automation and Embedded Systems (15 credits)

Maths in Information Technology (15 credits)

Electronics and Internet of Things Technology (15 credits)

Advanced Internet and Web Page Development (15 credits)

Advanced Network and the Cloud (15 credits)

Year 3

Special Topic (15 credits)

Cybersecurity (15 credits)

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)

Mechatronics in IT (15 credits)

Applied Project in IT (15 credits)

Project/Internship (45 credits)

Capstone (Part 1) (30 credits)

Capstone (Part 2) (30 credits)

Career Management (15credits)

Last updated: March 2026

The above list of course offerings is subject to change

Joe Alexander Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa and Ngāti Porou

Bachelor of Computing Systems Graduate

"The computing tutors took a real interest in who you were and where you wanted to go, and that kind of support sticks with you long after you graduate."

The Bachelor of Computing Systems is a three year full-time (or equivalent part-time) undergraduate degree, providing a proven pathway into an IT career in one of a myriad of technology-based roles.

Highlights

This programme is designed to:

• Provide a well-defined and relevant core curriculum, with scope for rapid and flexible adoption of new technologies as the frontiers of knowledge expand.

• Prepare you to be effective in a variety of professional roles, with the technical expertise needed to be productive in the chosen discipline.

• Promote independent learning and professionalism to ensure productivity and continued relevance.

• Provide flexible study modes to enable you to personalise your programme of study.

• Embed critical thinking and problem solving exercises to extend learner analysis and research and delivery.

Bachelor of Computing Systems

3 years Full-time or Part-time 7

To find out more check out computing.eit.ac.nz

Your Career Opportunities

Gain a practical qualification to help you seek employment in the well-paid, fast-moving IT industry. There is a huge variety of jobs depending on your specialisation and passion, including:

• Software Developer / Programmer

• Network Support Administrator

• Web Administrator

• Network Security and Data Protection

• Industrial Automation Technician

• Project Leader

• Information Systems Manager

• Hardware Technician

• Internet Developer

• Systems Analyst

• Systems Designer

• IT Consultant

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

Check out the careers and salaries that are possible with this qualification

Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours)

Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri a Rangi)

Pursue your creative career

Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) provides the opportunity for you to gain a postgraduate qualification, create an effective and professional body of creative work, make it publicly available and speak professionally about that work, based on in-depth and broad research.

Toihoukura offer Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) with a specific matauranga Māori focus. The programme is delivered online, through compulsory wānanga, and face-to-face.

Honours Structure Example

Professional Creative Practice (Honours) (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 4

Tiki-Taketake Critical Reflection and Evaluation of Practice (30 credits)

Tiki-Tohua Proposal (30 credits)

Tiki-Kapakapa Creative Professional Project 1 (60 credits)

Highlights

• Delivery of Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) | Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours) is “blended” – that is, a combination of online study, wānanga and research by creative practice.

• You will have opportunities to engage with staff and students based at both Toihoukura in Tairāwhiti and IDEAschool in Hawke’s Bay, as well as students who may be practicing throughout Aotearoa and indeed the world.

Your Career Opportunities

There is a huge variety of jobs depending on your specialisation and passion, including:

• Advancement in creative practice/creative industries

• Self-employment/entrepreneurship

• Academic positions in creative practice

• Gallery owner/curator

• The ability to strengthen te toi Māori within a contemporary Māori context

Steve Gibbs

Ngāi Tamanuhiri, Rongowhakaata and Rongomaiwahine

Associate Professor Toihoukura

"My creative work is in response to my genealogical connections to Tūranganui-a-kiwa. Everything I do ties me to my mana whenua and mana moana (the land and the ocean). Tairāwhiti is the first place that greets the sun as it climbs out of the South Pacific Ocean. My creative process is inseparable from this natural phenomenon."

Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiri-ā-rangi) is a 120 credit, one year full-time, level 8 programme. It consists of three compulsory courses that will build on your knowledge, skills, and attributes gained in your undergraduate degree in visual arts and design.

Bachelor of Professional Creative Practice (Honours)

1 year Blended Programme, Full-time or Part-time 8

To find out more check out toihoukura.eit.ac.nz

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

Check out the careers and salaries that are possible with this qualification

Steve Gibbs and his class

Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts

Te Toi o Ngā Rangi

(Tairāwhiti

Campus Only)

Toihouora! Toihoutangata! Toihoukura! Toihoukura–Enriching Lives!

Māori art is a specialised field that is highly sought nationally and internationally.

As a learner of Te Toi o Ngā Rangi you will be taught by some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier Māori artists who have vested many years in ensuring Māori art endures for future generations.

As a graduate of the degree you will be the face, voice and vehicle to move Māori contemporary art beyond the 21st century.

You will initially be introduced to a wide range of art disciplines, with a view to specialisation in year two and fine tuning your craft in year three. Toihoukura’s wānanga based delivery provides the opportunity to link to past traditional practices whilst allowing scope for expression in a modern context.

Nau mai e hika ma.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

Oho Waha Toi (30 credits)

Introduction to traditional narratives and skills, using Toi Reo as a platform to explore a uniquely Māori perspective on creation and creativity.

Oho Ringa Toi (30 credits)

An introduction to tikanga associated with the creation of Toi Māori.

Oho Iri Toi (30 credits)

An introduction to the entire process of curating an exhibition.

Oho Tuku Toi (30 credits)

An introduction to the whakapapa of Toi Māori.

Year 2

Mata Waha Toi (30 credits)

Develop knowledge and skills in traditional narratives using Toi Reo and its relevance to the creation of Toi Māori.

Mata Ringa Toi (30 credits)

Develop the knowledge and practical skills to apply Toi Māori methods and design using various media within the context of tikanga Māori.

Waha Iri Toi (30 credits)

Plan and curate an exhibition as part of a team.

Year 3

Kamo Waha Toi (30 credits)

Advance your knowledge in using traditional Toi Māori narratives for composition, performance, art concepts, and creation.

Kamo Ringa Toi (30 credits)

Guided learning of the personalisation and application of advanced toi methods within the context of tikanga Māori.

Kamo Iri Toi (30 credits)

Individual curation of a major exhibition

Mata Tuku Toi (30 credits)

An introduction to indigenous toi in the wider art scene of Aotearoa.

Kamo Tuku Toi (30 credits)

Indigenous toi on the global art scene

Kamoe Aniva Mili Paki

Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāpuhi Bachelor of of Māori Visual Arts

Graduate

"My time at Toihoukura has grounded me in culture, identity, and self-discovery. It's a magical place where I felt accepted for who I am and encouraged to embrace my differences. Through toi and mātauranga Māori, I found not only my voice, but my purpose and passion. Create. Express. Be bold. Be unapologetically you, because creativity isn't just what we do, it's who we are."

Toihoukura has a comprehensive annual exhibition schedule and marae based wānanga programme which is embedded across all year levels to guarantee the integrity of the practice of art within a Māori paradigm.

Highlights

• Te Toi o Ngā Rangi | Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts is taught by some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier Māori artists and is well supported by Aotearoa New Zealand’s Māori arts sector, Māori communities and a range of leading Māori art specialists across the nation.

• You will develop your creativity through focusing on art practice underpinned by traditional research methods. As studies are primarily Tairāwhiti based, academic research is informed by te reo Māori me ona tikanga o Te Tairāwhiti.

• Industry-based training - learners will undertake community projects as appropriate.

Tauira

• Realise their full potential intellectually and creatively.

• Understand the importance of te reo Māori.

• Affirm the importance of te reo, tikanga, kawa and mōteatea as the basis of Māori artistic expression.

• Are effective and confident art professionals.

• Can contribute to the restoration, conservation and development of art and design skills and practices unique to hapū, iwi and waka.

• Are confident and competent in all aspects of Māori culture relevant to Māori art and design.

• Are confident to contribute to projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Your Career Opportunities

Career opportunities can include:

• Practicing artist

• Teacher

• Gallery and exhibitions curator

• Rūnanga and community group positions

• A wide range of creative industry vocations

Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts | Te Toi o Ngā Rangi

Duration

3 years Full-time or Part-time 7

To find out more check out toihoukura.eit.ac.nz

Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

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Bachelor of Nursing

Rewarding Study for a Rewarding Career

The Bachelor of Nursing is a full-time, three-year programme (or four to six years equivalent part-time, at the discretion of the Programme Coordinator) that provides a pathway to your professional qualification as a New Zealand Registered Nurse.

The BN programme enables you to apply for registration as a registered nurse with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory, social sciences, biological sciences, research and professional nursing practice skills. Work-integrated learning experiences occur in a wide range of community and acute health care settings and comprise approximately fifty percent of the programme.

Theoretical and nursing practice experiences are balanced throughout the programme. The Bachelor of Nursing programme is delivered in a blended mode. This means there will be face-to-face and online teaching and learning, workshops and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of of Nursing (each year made up of 120 credits) Year 1

2

Inquiry for Nursing (15 credits)

Applied Science for Nursing 1 (15 credits)

Knowledge for Nursing Practice 1 (30 credits)

Whaiora (15 credits)

Applied Science for Nursing 2 (15 credits)

Knowledge for Nursing Practice 2 (30 credits)

Bachelor of Nursing

To find out more check out nursing.eit.ac.nz

Pathophysiology for Nursing 1 (15 credits)

Knowledge for Nursing Practice 3 (45 credits)

Pathophysiology for Nursing 2 (15 credits)

Knowledge for Nursing Practice 4 (45 credits)

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

3

Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (15 credits)

Knowledge for Nursing Practice 5 (45 credits)

Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing (15 credits)

Knowledge for Nursing Practice 6 (45 credits)

"EIT opened the door for an exciting career change in nursing; they have given me the chance to grow my professional skill set, while balancing a busy life as a parent."

This degree will enable you to enter practice as a registered nurse with a sound knowledge base of nursing theory, social and biological sciences, research and professional practice skills.

In order for you to complete the Bachelor of Nursing programme, New Zealand Nursing Council requires you to have undertaken a minimum of 1,000 hours practicum experience. To meet this requirement over the course of the programme you will be required to undertake rotating and rostered shifts (i.e. shifts which may fall any time between Monday – Sunday).

Highlights

This degree provides a balance of theoretical studies and nursing practice experiences which occur in a wide range of community and acute care settings.

You will develop the understanding and skills needed to provide professional nursing care, promote health and develop as a nurse leader.

Subject areas:

• Nursing knowledge and caring

• Anatomy and physiology

• Māori health and health equity

• Therapeutic communication

• Knowledge of professional nursing practice through work-integrated learning placements

• Evidence focused healthcare work-integrated learning

• Applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi to nursing care

• Human development

• Health promotion

• Health in Aotearoa

• Mental health

• Pathophysiology

• Pharmacology

Your Career Opportunities

Nursing is a professional practice and an essential part of health care. EIT nursing graduates have high rates of employment. Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:

• Public and private hospitals

• Primary care / community health

• Iwi providers / Māori health

• Tamariki Ora / Plunket (Well Child Health)

• Palliative care

• Independent practice

• Aged residential care

• Public health

• Nursing education / management and leadership

• Child health

• Mental health

• Registered nurse prescribing

• Nurse practitioner

• Prison nurse

Bachelor of Social Work

Make a difference in your community

With a degree in social work you will be ready to help empower individuals, families and whole communities to create positive change. Social workers are employed in areas of community development, health and education, child protection, family work, drug and alcohol, domestic violence, probation and reintegration, and more. This inquiry-based degree will prepare you to practice within the bicultural social work context of Aotearoa.

As part of your training you’ll be assigned to social work placements in agencies. You will also gain the skills to reflect on your own perceptions, actions, and processes, as well as the ability to promote social justice. Upon graduating, you will be able to apply for provisional registration as a social worker with the Social Workers Registration Board.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Social Work (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

Whakamata Foundation (15 credits)

Stepping into Practice 1 (15 credits)

Trail of Te Tiriti (15 credits)

Who am I in the World? (15 credits)

Biculturalism (15 credits)

Introduction to Community Development (15 credits)

Stepping into Practice 2 (15 credits)

Knowledge for Social Work (15 credits)

Bachelor of Social Work

Duration

Year 2

Developing the Professional Self (15 credits)

Te Tiriti in Action (15 credits)

Theories into Action 1 (15 credits)

Fields of Practice (15 credits)

Legislation and Policy (15 credits)

Exploring Diversity (15 credits)

Groups (15 credits)

Theories into Action 2 (15 credits)

3 years Full-time or Part-time 7

To find out more check out socialwork.eit.ac.nz

Year 3

Social Work Practicum 1 (45 credits)

Understanding Community Needs (15 credits)

Mental Health and Addictions (15 credits)

Family Work (15 credits)

Whakakoha Rangatira: Working with Whānau (15 credits)

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

Ami Hokianga Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou and Te Āti Haunu-a-Pāpārangi

Bachelor of Social Work Graduate

"EIT Tairāwhiti gave me the opportunity to connect academic learning with practical experience, building my confidence while keeping me grounded in the realities of the communities and whānau closest to me."

The Bachelor of Social Work supports people from the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay communities in becoming competent social work practitioners. It enables registration as a social work practitioner in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Highlights

The objective of this programme is to produce graduates that:

• Are empathic, non-judgmental, respectful, resilient and self-aware.

• 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.

Your Career Opportunities

• Social workers are an integral part of today’s society and you could find yourself assisting in a range of areas from setting up programmes and giving guidance to people and communities, to working with government agencies at a policy level.

• This programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for social work practice in a variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, community groups or government agencies.

• Possible agencies and\or fields of practice where you could find employment as a social worker include:

• Oranga Tamariki, Te Whatu Ora, DOVE, Birthright, Presbyterian Support Services, Family Works, schools, Community Mental Health Services, Te Kupenga HauoraAhuriri, Disability Resource Centres, Age Concern, Iwi social services, Directions, prisons and a range of other social service agencies.

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Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Tohu Paetahi Whakaakoako (Kōhungahunga)

Make a difference to the lives of others

A passionate, skilled and qualified early childhood teacher has an important role in the learning and development of infants, toddlers and young children. The early years of a young child’s life lay the foundation for life-long learning.

This programme enables you to undertake study two days a week oncampus to attain a teaching qualification while being employed or working voluntarily two days a week in an early childhood setting.

On completion of the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) you will be ready to apply for registration as a provisionally certificated ECE teacher with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood Education (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

Child Development 0-6 (15 credits)

Education and Society (15 credits)

Professional Inquiry in Practice 1: Professional and Reflective Practice (15 credits)

Professional Inquiry in Practice 2: Communication and Relationships (15 credits)

Te Puna Reo (15 credits)

Play, Curriculum and Pedagogy (15 credits)

Artistic Languages of Children (15 credits)

Educational Approaches (15 credits)

Year 2

Infants and Toddlers – The first 1000 days (15 credits)

Equity and Diversity (15 credits)

Professional Inquiry in Practice 3: Assessment for Learning (20 credits)

Professional Inquiry in Practice 4: Professional Identity (15 credits)

Te Puna Tikanga (15 credits)

Emergent Literacies (15 credits)

Early Mathematical and Scientific Concepts (10 credits)

Introduction to Research (15 credits)

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

3 years

To find out more check out teaching.eit.ac.nz

Year 3

Holistic Wellbeing of Teachers (10 credits)

Pedagogy, Policy and Practice (15 credits)

Professional Inquiry in Practice 5: Leadership (15 credits)

Professional Inquiry in Practice 6: Collaborative Partnerships (20 credits)

Te Puna Mātauranga (10 credits)

Environments and Learning (15 credits)

Culminating Integrative Assessment (20 credits)

Teacher as Researcher (15 credits)

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

"At EIT I developed practical skills, industry connections and gained the professional confidence I needed to start my career."

The Bachelor of Teaching – Early Childhood Education offers you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification as an Early Childhood Teacher leading directly to employment opportunities.

Highlights

• This is a field-based teacher education programme which provides a balance between theory, research and practice.

• Field-based education enables you to regularly apply your classroom learning.

• It allows you to undertake study and attain a teaching qualification while in employment or working voluntarily in an early childhood setting.

• You will attend classes, on-campus, two days a week and undertake a minimum of 12 hours per week in a licensed early childhood education service.

• EIT has partnerships with the Early Childhood Education sector who you will have field-based and professional experience placements with.

• You will undertake four Professional experience placement (PEP) placements across three years. A PEP occurs when a student teacher has a block of teaching experience which is supported by a fully qualified teacher.

Your Career Opportunities

An internationally recognised degree in early childhood education gives a professional qualification that enables opportunities to work in a range of vocations

Career opportunities include teaching in:

• Kindergartens

• Early childhood education and care settings

• Home-based services

• Special education

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Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)

Gain the knowledge to be a great teacher

Become a primary teacher and help New Zealand children get off to a great start in life. This degree works in close partnership with primary schools to give you a balance of theory, self-directed learning and practical experience.

As a candidate teacher, you’ll experience two days a week in a school. On-campus, for two days a week you’ll learn the theory and current practice underpinning teaching subjects, such as learning languages and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, technology, health and physical education.

Graduates can apply for registration as a provisionally certified teacher.

Degree Structure Example

Bachelor of Teaching - Primary (each year made up of 120 credits)

Year 1

The Child as a Learner (Literacy) (15 credits)

Who am I as a Teacher? (Health and PE) (15 credits)

How can we explain Learning? (Science) (15 credits)

Engaging with Learners and Learning (Mathematics and Statistics) (15 credits)

The Curriculum in New Zealand Schools (Technology) (15 credits)

Culturally Responsive Teaching (Te Aho Arataki Marau) (15 credits)

Learners as Inquirer (The Arts) (15 credits)

Professional Practice and Inquiry One (15 credits)

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Duration

Year 2

Meeting Learner Needs (Literacy) (15 credits)

Organising for Learning (Social Sciences) (15 credits)

Diversity and Inclusion (15 credits)

Communities of Practice in Education (Mathematics and Statistics) (15 credits)

Teacher as Inquirer (15 credits)

Culturally Responsive Learning (Learning Languages) (15 credits)

Professional Practice and Inquiry Two (15 credits)

Professional Practice and Inquiry Three (15 credits)

3 years Full-time 7

To find out more check out teaching.eit.ac.nz

• Tairāwhiti Campus (Gisborne)

• Hawke’s Bay Campus

Year 3

Pedagogy and Curriculum (20 credits)

Contemporary Issues (20 credits)

Teacher as Researcher (20 credits)

Enhancing Children’s Learning in Literacy and Mathematics (15 credits)

Professional Practice and Inquiry Four (20 credits)

Professional Practice and Inquiry Five (25 credits)

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Patricia Taumata-Albert Rongomaiwahine (Te Mahia), Ngati Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāpuhi

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Student

“I chose this institution specifically for its face-toface learning environment, and the faculty have truly exceeded my expectations. The tutors consistently provide comprehensive support and manaakitanga, ensuring guidance is available whenever it is needed.”

The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) degree offers you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification as a Primary Teacher, Years 0-8 (ages 5-13).

Highlights

• This is a practice-based teacher education programme, which provides a balance between theory, research and practice.

• Learning is supported through a combination of face-to-face, online and self-directed activity, while the practice-based component enables you to apply your on-campus learning to practice in classrooms.

• EIT has partnerships with schools who you will have schoolbased and professional experience placements with.

• School-based learning occurs on two days of each week and typical activities include: observation, teaching, dialogue with colleagues, access to teaching resources, investigations and sharing one’s own experience.

• Practicum school-based placements will be delivered in block course placements of varying length.

• There are 21 practicum weeks in the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary). Each placement is in a different annual time slot allowing for a range of experiences at different times in the school year.

Your Career Opportunities

• Graduating with a degree in primary teaching paves the way to a challenging and rewarding future educating young minds.

• You’ll teach, facilitate and support children in their first eight years of formal learning, in preparation for secondary school and a lifetime of learning.

POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Akoranga Tohu Paerunga

Advance your career with postgraduate study at EIT.

EIT’s postgraduate programmes combine practical learning, applied research, and industry-connected teaching designed to deepen expertise. You’ll study in small, supportive classes, work with experienced academics and practitioners, and gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Subject Areas Programme

Business

Creative Studies

Toihoukura

Computing

Enviromental Studies

Māori Studies

With flexible study options and a strong focus on real-world impact, postgraduate study at EIT helps you future-proof your career and make a meaningful difference in your field.

Check out postgraduate.eit.ac.nz for more information.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics

• Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management

• Master of Applied Management

• Postgraduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Graduate Diploma in Business

• Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Business

• Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business

• Master of Digital Business

• Master of Professional Creative Practice Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao)

• Master of Creative Practice/Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiriao)

• Master of Creative Practice/Te Hono ki Toi (Poutiritāeo)

• Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology

• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

• Master of Information Technology

• Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics (Pending Approval)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Analytics (Pending Approval)

• Master of Applied Data Analytics (Pending Approval)

• Graduate Diploma in Enviromental Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice/Te Tohu Titohu mō Te aka Whakaaroaro

• Master of Professional Practice/Te Tohu Paerua mō Te Aka Whakaaroaro

Subject Areas Programme Continued

Nursing and Health

Social Work

Teaching

Viticulture and Wine

Wine Business

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Registered Nurse Prescribing)

• Master of Health Science

• Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

• Master of Nursing Science

• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

• Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice

• Master of Professional Practice

• Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice

• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

• Master of Professional Practice

• Graduate Diploma in Wine Science

• Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Science

• Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Business and Innovation

• Postgraduate Diploma in Wine Business and Innovation

• Master of Wine Business and Innovation

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