University
The University of WaikatoThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
0.5 years
Next start date
Expected
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas provide the opportunity for continuing professional development in the same area as an original degree.
Why study a PGCert?
Postgraduate certificates are available to graduates who wish to build on an earlier degree, and who have appropriate practical, professional or scholarly experience. Some are available only on a part time basis. Waikato University offers specialist postgraduate certificates as well as postgraduate certificates.
Why study Computer Science?
Computer Science is rapidly changing the world we live in. Ongoing progress in computer technology means that there is a steady need for more qualified computer professionals. The University of Waikato is recognised among the world’s best in computer science, and offers the largest range of advanced computer science courses in New Zealand. A major in Computer Science is flexible, allowing you to focus on a particular area, or to complete a more generalist major. The papers available are carefully designed to ensure you have a good mastery of a particular area of Computer Science and will equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career. Waikato is well-recognised internationally for our computer science research, and have especially enjoyed success with open source software development. Students have the opportunity to work alongside internationally-respected academics on a wide range of exciting and innovative research projects in areas such as: Broadband communication
Data compression
Digital libraries
Formal methods
Human-computer interaction
Machine learning
Software engineering
Cyber security. Computing facilities at Waikato
The computing facilities at the University of Waikato are among the best in New Zealand with a cluster of computers for massively parallel processing. You will also have 24 hour access to computer labs equipped with all the latest computer software, and several labs fully equipped with Mac computers, commonly used in professional design environments.
Career Opportunities
Web Architect
Business analyst
Software Developer
Network Architect
Computer Animator
Mobile App Master
Data Miner
Usability Architect
A bachelors degree from the University of Waikato, or a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, and previously completed study at an advanced level in the subject to be taken.
English Language Requirements
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