Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences

Develop a sound understanding of computing and IT in as little as one semester. The Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences is designed for people who already have a degree.

Throughout the Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences you gain the ability to plan, develop and apply appropriate technologies and tools to frame and solve computing problems.

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Minimum entry requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree OR
  • Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

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

English language requirements

You choose courses from the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences to make up a total of 60 points.

At least 45 points must be at level 7. You can include 15 points from any other bachelor’s degree, with the approval of your programme leader.

Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

More details about courses in this programme

Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.

  • IT management/supervisor
  • Programmer
  • Project leader
  • Project manager
  • Research and development
  • Software developer
  • Software engineer
  • Technical business analyst
Quick facts
Programme code:
AK3756
Level:
7
Points:
60
Duration:
0.5 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
Starts:
3 Mar 2025
21 Jul 2025

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Fees
Domestic
$4,218 (for 60 points)
($3,645 tuition fees + $573 student services levy)
International
$20,496 (for 60 points)
($19,900 tuition fees + $596 student services levy)
  • Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
  • There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.