Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences
Explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one semester with Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences.
This coursework-based qualification includes papers 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 papers – including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, 3D technologies and software architecture.
Minimum entry requirements
One of the following:
- Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
- Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent 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
You choose from papers that range from artificial intelligence and software systems engineering to knowledge engineering and information systems technology.
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. Only a selection of elective papers is offered in any given semester. Students must complete 60 points in total.
Complete 60 points from
- COMP800 Neuroinformatics (15 points)
- COMP805 Health Informatics and the Health Sector (15 points)
- COMP806 Software Architecture (15 points)
- COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points)
- COMP810 Data Warehousing and Big Data (15 points)
- COMP811 Research Methods (15 points)
- COMP812 Next Generation Networking (15 points)
- COMP813 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)
- COMP814 Natural Language Processing (15 points)
- COMP815 Nature Inspired Computing (15 points)*
- COMP816 Internet of Things and Applications (15 points)
- COMP817 Geocomputation (15 points)*
- COMP818 Intelligent Surveillance (15 points)
- COMP819 Ubiquitous Computing (15 points)
- COMP820 Video and Image Processing (15 points)
- COMP821 Information Security (15 points)
- COMP822 Human Computer Interaction (15 points)
- COMP823 Readings (30 points)*
- COMP824 Special Topic A (15 points)*
- COMP825 Special Topic B (15 points)*
- COMP826 Mobile System Development (15 points)
- COMP835 Server System Development (15 points)
- COMP842 Applied Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (15 points)
- INFS800 Service Relationship Management (15 points)*
- INFS804 eSystems Design and Development (15 points)
- INFS809 Software Development Methods (15 points)
- INFS810 Software Requirements Engineering (15 points)
- INFS811 Usage Centred Design (15 points)
- INFS812 Bioinformatics (15 points)
- INFS813 Information Technology Strategy and Policy (15 points)
*Enrolment subject to approval by the Programme Leader
More details about papers in this programme
Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)
Email MCIS@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
- Database architect
- E-Commerce solutions architect
- Group IT manager
- Integration architect
- IT manager
- Programme manager
- Project leader
- Project manager
- Software architect
- Software developer/architect
15 Jul 2019
24 Feb 2020
13 Jul 2020
$4,270
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a workload of 60 points in 2019. The exact tuition fee will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year, if you are planning for beyond 2019, the tuition fee may vary from the figure stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
$17,940
- This represents the approximate tuition fee based on a workload of 60 points in 2019. The exact tuition fee will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
- Fees are subject to change year to year, if you are planning for beyond 2019, the tuition fee may vary from the figure stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- 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.