International Diploma

The Diploma is primarily aimed at international students who have completed the equivalent of 32 credits across three University Entrance approved subjects, but have not achieved the equivalence of New Zealand University Entrance. Combining the first year of the Bachelor of Business with English language development and a comprehensive programme of academic support and development activities, the Diploma aims to prepare students for successful completion of the Bachelor of Business at the end of three years of study. Offered in partnership with the University of Waikato College, the Diploma comprises six papers required for the first year of the Bachelor of Business as well as an academic English paper and an elective. These eight papers are augmented by a comprehensive suite of academic development and support activities designed to meet the learning needs of international students.

Completion and Progression

Students who pass all eight papers will be eligible to graduate with the International Diploma (Business) or transfer into the second year of Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the University of Waikato. Students transferring into the second year of the BBus will be able enrol in the following majors:

• Accounting (Tauranga and Hamilton)
• Digital Business (Hamilton)
• Economics (Hamilton)
• Finance (Tauranga and Hamilton)
• Human Resource Management (Hamilton)
• Marketing (Tauranga and Hamilton)
• Public Relations (Hamilton)
• Strategic Management (Tauranga and Hamilton)
• Supply Chain Management (Hamilton)
• Tourism and Hospitality Management (Hamilton)

• ACCTN101 - Accounting for Management
• ECONS101 - Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy
• ENSLA100 - English for Professions
• FINAN101 - Introduction to Finance
• MGSYS101 - Integrated Thinking - Digital Business and Supply Change Management
• MRKTG101 - Fundamentals of Successful Marketing
• STMGT101 - Introduction to Management

Offered in partnership with the University of Waikato College and the School of Science, the International Diploma (Computer Science) is structured across three trimesters and can be completed in 12 months. It is designed to equip you with English Language and academic skills to be successful during your University studies and transition smoothly into the second year of the Bachelor of Science in your chosen major.

The Bachelor of Science is a total of three years and across your studies you will gain practical experience in labs equipped with some of the most up-to-date, high tech, computing facilities in New Zealand. The course also includes opportunities to work on projects with New Zealand companies through the work-integrated learning project.

The International Diploma (Computer Science) is recognised by all New Zealand Universities.

Completion and Progression

Upon successful completion of the International Diploma (Computer Science) you’ll progress directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Science in your chosen major of:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hamilton campus)
• Bachelor of Science in your chosen major of:
  • Computer Science (Hamilton and Tauranga campuses)
  • Data Analytics (Hamilton campus)

Trimester 1

• CSMAX170 Foundations in Computing and Mathematical Sciences  or
• MATHS168 Preparatory Mathematics*
• ENSLA100 English for Professions
• INDIP101 English for Academic Purposes
• INDIP102 Positive Learning Practices

Trimester 2

• INDIP103 Academic Skills and Practices
• COMPX101 Introduction to Programming
• MATHS165 General Mathematics
• DIGIB101 The World of Digital Business**
• COMPX161 Introduction to the Web**
• MGSYS101 Digital Business and Supply Chain**

Trimester 3

• COMPX102 Object-Orientated Programming
• IDSPM104 Critical Reflection
• MATHS135 Discrete Structures
• DATAX111 Statistics for Science

*MATHS168 is a prerequisite of MATHS165.  Students with insufficient maths/numeracy need to take this.  Students who meet the requirements can do CSMAX170.

**Students progressing to a BSc are required to take COMPX161.  Students progressing to a BCompSc are required to take DIGIB101 or MGSYS101