Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences Level 8
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Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences Level 8
This coursework-based qualification includes courses from the Master of Computer and Information Sciences. Broaden your knowledge within specialist fields of computer and information sciences, and develop advanced analytical, planning and critical thinking skills. You can choose from a wide range of courses – including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, 3D technologies and software architecture.
Modules
Computer security and digital forensics
Study the following computer security and digital forensics courses online.
All courses last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 60 points in total.
Complete 60 points from
- COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points) or COMP818 Intelligent
- Surveillance (15 points)
- COMP830 Cryptography and Cryptanalysis (15 points)
- COMP833 Network Security and Forensics (15 points)
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
International students: study online now, get cross-credits to do your Master of Information Security and Digital Forensics in New Zealand later
If you’re an international student hoping to study in New Zealand once the borders reopen, you can start you studies by completing the postgraduate certificate online. Later on, you may be able to cross-credit your courses to the Master of Information Security and Digital Forensics, and come to New Zealand to finish your studies.
Career Outcomes
- Database architect
- E-Commerce solutions architect
- Group IT manager
- Integration architect
- IT manager
- Program manager
- Project leader
- Project manager
- Software architect
- Software developer/architect
What will I learn?
You can choose from a wide range of courses – including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, 3D technologies and software architecture
<p>Minimum entry requirements</p><br>
<p>One of the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR</li>
<li>Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent </li><br>
<p>OR</p><br>
<li>Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree</li>
</ul>
<b>IELTS Academic</b>
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<li>IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent. </li>
</ul><br>
<p>Other recognized English language requirements</p>
<p>Use the following table to see what you need to meet the English language requirements through the Language Cert International ESOL, Trinity ISE, Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS), New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL), GIE, TOEFL iBT®, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or the Pearson Test of English.</p><br>
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<li>12 Jul 2021</li>
<li>28 Feb 2022</li>
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<p>Applications will be processed up to the start of the semester depending on programme availability. We recommend applying as soon as possible to have the best chance of securing a place in your preferred programme.</p>
<b>Late applications –</b>
<p>if your application arrives after the dates above Your application will be processed if places are available in the programme.</p><br>
<p>If there are no available places, your application will automatically be processed for the following intake, and you will be advised accordingly.</p><br>
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<li>Blended Learning</li>
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<p>AUT offers some of the most comprehensive student services and support in New Zealand – so you know you’ll be well looked after when you study here. Our academic staff are passionate about their subjects and at the forefront of their disciplines.</p>
<p>Many of them are internationally known as experts in their fields, and organisations around the world draw on their expertise for key projects.</p>
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<p>study online now, get cross-credits to do your Master of Information Security and Digital Forensics or Master of Computer and Information Sciences in New Zealand later</p><br>
<p>If you're an international student hoping to study in New Zealand once the borders reopen, you can start you studies by completing the postgraduate certificate online. Later on, you may be able to cross-credit your courses to the Master of Computer and Information Sciences, and come to New Zealand to finish your studies.</p>
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<li>Visa application (for your next On-campus course),and</li>
<li>Other destination services - insurance, forex, accommodation arrangement etc.</li></ul><br>
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We’re proud to be one of the world’s best modern universities – Times Higher Education has ranked us as the top millennial university in Australasia and number 15 in the world. We have an overall five-star rating from university rankings organization QS, in addition to five star ratings for Teaching, Employability, Research, Inter nationalization, Facilities, Innovation and Inclusiveness.
We have been a university since 2000, and are now the second largest in the country and ranked among the top 1% (251-300) of universities in the world.
Study with us and you can enroll in our range of world-ranked subjects, which include New Zealand’s top-ranked health programmers and one of the world's best sport science school. Study both business and computer and information sciences, and prepare yourself for a wide range of careers in as little as four years.
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Our academic staff are research-active and at the forefront of their disciplines. Many of them are internationally known as experts in their fields, and organisations around the world draw on their expertise for key projects.
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