Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences and explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one year.
You can choose from a wide range of courses – including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, 3D technologies and software architecture. Broaden your knowledge of specialist fields of computer and information sciences, and develop advanced analytical, planning and critical thinking skills. The programme can prepare you for further study in the Master of Computer and Information Sciences.
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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 courses that range from artificial intelligence and software systems engineering to knowledge engineering and information systems technology.
Most courses last one semester and are worth 15 points. Only a selection of elective courses is offered in any given semester. Students must complete 120 points in total, including one compulsory Research Methods course.
Complete the following course
And choose 105 points from
- COMP800 Neuroinformatics (15 points)
- COMP806 Software Architecture (15 points)
- COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points)
- COMP810 Data Warehousing and Big Data (15 points)
- COMP812 Next Generation Networking (15 points)
- COMP813 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)
- COMP814 Text Mining (15 points)
- COMP815 Nature Inspired Computing (15 points)
- COMP816 Internet of Things and Applications (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)
- COMP838 Deep Learning (15 points)
- COMP842 Applied Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (15 points)
- INFS803 Cloud Computing (15 points)
- INFS809 Software Development Methods (15 points)
- INFS813 Information Technology Strategy and Policy (15 points)
*Enrolment subject to approval by the programme leader
More details about courses in this programme
Email us for more information: cmspg@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.
- Database architect
- E-Commerce solutions architect
- Group IT manager
- Integration architect
- IT manager
- Programme manager
- Project leader
- Project manager
- Software architect
- Software developer/architect
26 Feb 2024
15 Jul 2024
($9,203 tuition fees + $1074 student services levy)
($40,000 tuition fees + $1074 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.