Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics PGCertORAn

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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 Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 26,421 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics PGCertORAn

About

The speed of technological change has created an increasing range of applications for Operations Research and Analytics. The Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics provides students with a taste of the field, and supplements their undergraduate backgrounds with theoretical fundamentals.

Core topics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, operations research, and time series analytics are covered, so the PGCertOran additionally provides students with a direct pathway to further study in the research-based Master of Operations Research and Analytics.

Disciplines

Engineering

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 3.0

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Further programme requirements

Taught 60 points

You must have completed a relevant Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

Note: A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

A relevant Bachelor degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Note: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelors of Arts , Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Science.

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.

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 3.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands below 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 a relevant subject from a recognised university (or similar institution).

Career

Where could this programme take you?

The PGCertORAn is largely seen as a pathway for future study. While it can boost your quantitative skills to work in this field, it ultimately supplements your undergraduate degree with the essential foundations needed to pursue a Master of Operations Research and Analytics.

Further study options

Master of Operations Research and Analytics

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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.