University
Massey University
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
Auckland Campus
Summary
Study a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences – PGDipInfSc
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences will give you in-depth knowledge and expertise in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering. Many students choose to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences with a mix of courses that best suit you.
You can include courses in computer science, information technology or software engineering. You can also add data science, cyber security, information systems and/or business management.
What will you learn?
You’ll learn how to apply problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to the analysis of, and solutions to, general software-based problems within the broader ICT community. You’ll gain skills in evaluating policies and processes used in the design, construction, testing and maintenance of advanced technological solutions. You’ll be able to make informed strategic decisions.
Flexibility of focus
The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences offers a range of courses across the computer science, information technology and software engineering areas. You may select whichever courses you the most.
The courses are exactly the same as the first year of the Master of Information Sciences. This means you can enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences and then complete a Master of Information Sciences by extending your studies for just one more semester.
A PGDipInfSc is a good fit if you:
have a bachelor’s degree in information sciences
are interested in postgraduate study, but do not have a research background
are thinking of perhaps continuing on to a master's degree.
Entry criteria
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Sciences you will have:
been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Information Sciences or an equivalent qualification, having achieved a B- grade average or higher over the qualifying 300-level majoring courses; or
been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, having achieved a B- grade average or higher over the 300-level majoring courses, and have at least two years' relevant professional experience demonstrated via a portfolio, and an interview if required.
You will need to provide verified copies of:
all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University
a CV and portfolio if applying on the basis of a Bachelor's degree and at least two years' relevant professional experience.
International English Language Requirements:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL iBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing
- Cambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.
- NCEL - Level 5
- PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills
- LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
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