Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
Enterprises now require skilled professionals in networking, data, coding, system architecture, and web development. There's a high demand for industry-ready graduates adept in technology.
60 points, 0.5 year
Hamilton, Online
Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info.
Trimester A (March) and Trimester C (November)
Why study the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology?
To meet the ongoing demand for talent, the Auckland ICT Graduate School (a joint initiative between the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato) has developed two new postgraduate programmes – the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech) and Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech).
Whether you have successfully studied business, the arts or sciences, the PGCertInfoTech will build on your existing critical thinking and communication skills, equipping you with specialised knowledge in the fast-growing ICT sector. Completing this intensive programme will equip you with up-to-date-knowledge of modern ICT practice to complement the skills you have already developed.
Career Opportunities
- Internet/Multimedia Developer
- Database Developer
- Cloud Computing Developer
- Data Security Developer
- Network Developer and Support
- Software Architect
- Technical Consultant
- Systems Administrator
60 points, 0.5 year
Hamilton, Online
Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info.
Trimester A (March) and Trimester C (November)
Degree information
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Entry Requirements Students with a Bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in information Technology.
Applications should be made well in advance of a start in Trimester A (March) or in Trimester C (November).
For enrolment questions, you can email cms@waikato.ac.nz.
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Fees and scholarships -
Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Estimated fees
$20,670 per year
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Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Students with a Bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in information Technology.
Applications should be made well in advance of a start in Trimester A (March) or in Trimester C (November).
For enrolment questions, you can email cms@waikato.ac.nz.
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Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Estimated fees
$20,670 per year
-
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Programme Details
The PGCertInfoTech is one trimester long (60 points) and is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in another subject. You will study two papers full-time: COMPX568 - Programming for Industry and COMPX569 - Programming with Web Technologies.
The PGCertInfoTech also provides the ideal bridge to the MInfoTech. You can complete both of these programmes (240 points) in 1.5 – 2 years depending on when you start.
Graduate study options
The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech) provides the ideal pathway to the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech).