The Certificate of Proficiency (Postgraduate) is not a formal qualification. The courses you apply for may be interest courses or you may want to study them to prepare you for studying another qualification in the future. See the regulations for more information.
Entry Requirements
You will need to meet the entry requirements for the courses you choose.
A diploma is a short-term study option that can help pave your way to future success.
Entry Requirements
You will be eligible to apply for a diploma if you have University Entrance or its equivalent, or if you have relevant experience or ability. For more information, contact our Future Students Team at
If you narrowly missed gaining the academic requirements for admission to University, or are over 20 and have been out of study for some time, you can apply to enrol in the Certificate of University Preparation.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Certificate of University Preparation you will:
The Master of Information Technology at the University of Waikato moves you beyond the theoretical through to supervised project-based learning and on-the-job experience with an industry partner.
Entry Requirements
For admission, students will need to have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, normally in Computer Science.
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.
Entry Requirements
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
Gain skills and conceptual understanding that prepare you for a professional or academic future in Artificial Intelligence, with a Master's degree from Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington.
Meet a major requirement or try a subject you're interested in by taking one or two courses at the University of Auckland without committing to a full programme.
Studying at Massey is a great way to experience the Kiwi lifestyle, explore a beautiful country, and make new friends, all while gaining credit toward your degree.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Certificate of Proficiency (Student Exchange) you will:
have completed at least one year of successful university level study in your home country
have permission from your home university to undertake study at Massey University
have a cumulative GPA for all higher education work of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
Master the fundamentals of business analytics and bring data to life with this short, highly practical qualification. Get the technical know-how you need to use powerful analytics tools and transform 'big data' into meaningful business insights.
Note: The Science pathway and Creative Arts pathway of this programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Certificate in Foundation Studies you will:
have completed NCEA Level 2, or equivalent, and
have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each band or equivalent, if English is not your first language.
As well as meeting the academic requirements, you will have English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in each band, or equivalent.
The MProfStuds is a masters degree with a professional focus. It can be a useful way to continue your postgraduate study if you already have a masters degree. Specialisations available:
Postgraduate diplomas provide the opportunity for continuing professional development in the same area as an original degree. A postgraduate diploma can often lead to a masters degree.
Boost your professional value with versatile skills in a fast-growing sector. The MUXD equips you to create compelling user experiences, even if you don't have a design background.
This practice-focused programme will equip you to interrogate business challenges and then source, manipulate and analyse data to address issues and inform organisational strategies.
The ICT industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. As a result there's a huge demand for industry-ready ICT graduates who have the right mix of technological skills and business awareness.