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Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences

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Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences and explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one year.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
AK3745
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$10,607 total
International Fees
$41,600 per year / $42,746 total

About this course

Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences and explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one year.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

One of the following:

  • Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
  • Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
  • Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

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Accepted qualification:

Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:

Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:
40
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
D
GPA 10 point scale:
4

Accepted qualification:

1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

4 years
Accepted subject majors:

Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:
55
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
C
GPA 4 point scale:
2

Accepted qualification:

Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:
50
Letter criteria:
C
GPA 4 point scale:
2

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:
1
GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:
3

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:
60
Letter criteria:
D
GPA 4 point scale:
1

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:
5
GPA 4 point scale:
2

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

  • Database architect
  • E-Commerce solutions architect
  • Group IT manager
  • Integration architect
  • IT manager
  • Programme manager
  • Project leader
  • Project manager
  • Software architect
  • Software developer/architect

Course structure

You choose from courses that range from artificial intelligence and software systems engineering to knowledge engineering and information systems technology.

Most courses last one semester and are worth 15 points. Only a selection of elective courses is offered in any given semester. Students must complete 120 points in total, including one compulsory Research Methods course.

Complete the following courseAnd choose 105 points from

*Enrolment subject to approval by the programme leader

More details about courses in the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences

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Email us for more information: cmspg@aut.ac.nz

Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses. Some courses may only be offered once per year. To find out more, contact the postgraduate coordinator at the email address above. The timetable may be subject to change and courses could be cancelled if there aren't enough students enrolled.