Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

As technology and high speed wireless internet become more accessible, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is fast becoming a standard feature of secondary andtertiary education. MIT Manukau has been designed to support BYOD.

So what does this mean for students?

The device you need

For all programmes at Level 4 or above, you will need a laptop or tablet to study.

MIT Manukau has been built to allow great flexibility in the choice of BYOD devices for students.

If you currently own a laptop or tablet

If you currently own a laptop or tablet that has the minimum specs or above, you can use it at MIT Manukau. The minimum specs are;

Laptop Tablet
  • A 10 inch screen or larger
  • 4GB RAM
  • 50GB free space minimum
  • Windows v7.0 or higher (XP will not work)
  • Apple Mac 10.6 (Leopard) or higher
  • Wireless capable
  • CPU meets vendor OS minimum requirements.
  • A 10 inch screen or larger
  • iOS v6 or higher
  • Android v4.1 or higher
  • Windows 8 surface
  • Wireless capable
  • A separate keyboard extension.

Need a new device?

If you do not currently own a device or are thinking of buying a new device, we recommend a laptop with the following specifications, or better, to future proof your needs and ensure a great experience;

  • Windows 7 or 8, Android v3 or above or an equivalent 32/64 bit operating system
  • i3 dual core or equivalent processor (i5 or equivalent if you are an IT student)
  • 4GB RAM
  • 320GB or greater hard drive
  • Wi-fi capable
  • At least a 13 inch screen
  • Up-to-date antivirus software

What about software?

You do not need any software. You will have access to all the software you will need at MIT Manukau.
In addition, Office 365 including Word, PowerPoint and Excel will be available to all students free of charge to download locally onto your device. This will allow the use of these applications at home.

High speed wireless

MIT Manukau features a high speed wireless (Wi-fi) network with a capacity to accommodate thousands of students connecting multiple devices. Access is free.

You can afford it

Most students will find they already own a laptop or tablet that is suitable for study at MIT Manukau. MIT is supplying access to all the software you will need, and wireless access is free in the building. Most of you are ready to go.

Getting set up

You will be required to attend Orientation, full details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.
During the Orientation, students will learn about the building, its spaces and how to use its technology. By the end of Orientation, students will be set up and ready to go for the first day of semester.