Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology PGCertInfoTech

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

60 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesDecember-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 26,293 / year

Next Intake December-2025

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology PGCertInfoTech

About

If you've ever considered working in the ICT sector, the PGCertInfoTech is the programme for you. This intensive programme offers a supercharged route into the ICT industry and is ideal if you already have an undergraduate degree in a non ICT-related subject.

You'll gain fundamental skills in software development, including up-to-date knowledge of object-oriented programming and design, web technologies and databases, which will complement your existing critical thinking and communication abilities.

The ICT Graduate School is a collaboration between the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato and offers postgraduate study in Information Technology
that aims to develop smart, industry-ready ICT graduates. The PGCertInfoTech will be awarded jointly by the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato.

Study this programme online

The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is also available through University of Auckland Online. This will allow you to complete the programme through a set of 100% online courses. Learn about the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology Online.

Note: Late Year start dates for this course are earlier than usual. For 2023, the Late Year Term starts 6 November. For 2024, the Late Year Term starts 4 November.

Disciplines

Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 60 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

Bachelors degree

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Further programme requirements

Taught 60 points

You must have completed a bachelors degree in any discipline with a GPA of 4.0 in 60 points above Stage II.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 60 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 60 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree, in any discipline, at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

PGCertInfoTech graduates are employed in roles as diverse as database developers and data security specialists. You can look forward to joining them as you ignite your career in the ICT industry.

Jobs related to this programme

Business analyst
Communications specialist
Cybersecurity support
Database support
Internet/multimedia developer
Network support
Systems administrator
Technical consultant

Further study options

See all study options

Also available online

This programme is also available through University of Auckland Online.

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

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