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.
Programme Details
The PGCertInfoTech is one semester 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: COMP568 - Programming for Industry and COMP569 - 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.
Career opportunities
- Internet/Multimedia Developer
- Database Developer
- Cloud Computing
- Data Security
- Network Developer and Support
- Software Architect
- Technical Consultant
- Systems Administrator
Key information
| Study Locations | Hamilton |
| Faculty | Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences |
| Years | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 |
| Start Dates | Semester A (February) and Semester T (November) |
Scholarships and Prizes
Graduate study options
The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology (PGCertInfoTech) provides the ideal pathway to the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech).
Admission and enrolment
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 Semester A (around late February/early March) or in Semester T (November).
For enrolment questions, you can email cms@waikato.ac.nz
Qualifications links
Contacts
Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences:
Phone: +64 7 838 4322 / 0800 924 528
Email: cms@waikato.ac.nz
Website: cms.waikato.ac.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/WaikatoFCMS
Degree Structure
The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology requires a total of 60 points consisting of COMP568 and COMP569.