Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
A course by
AUT
Develop a sound understanding of computing and IT in as little as one semester. This programme is designed for individuals who already have a degree and want to strengthen their knowledge or upskill in Computer and Information Sciences.
NZ$4,707
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop core computing and IT knowledge
Gain an understanding of fundamental concepts and practices in computer and information sciences.
Apply appropriate technologies and tools
Plan, develop and use technologies and tools to frame and solve computing problems.
About This Course
The Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences at AUT is a short, intensive qualification designed for graduates of any discipline who want to acquire knowledge and skills in computing and IT. You will plan, develop, and apply appropriate technologies and tools to solve computing problems, selecting four courses (at least three at level 7) from a broad range of topics in programming, databases, networks, security, data science, and software development. The programme is ideal for those seeking a foundation in IT to support career changes or upskilling.
Course Content
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Computing Technology in Society
- Object Oriented Programming
- Networks and Internet
- IT Project Management
- Database System Design
- Mathematics for Computing
- Software Development Practice
- Program Design and Construction
- Operating Systems
- Network and System Administration
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Combinatorics and Graph Theory
- Foundations of Data Science
- Statistics for Data Science
- Computer Network Applications
- Needs Analysis, Acquisition and Training
- Service Modelling
- Nature Inspired Computing
- Distributed and Mobile Systems
- Highly Secure Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Security Management
- Applied Human Computer Interaction
- Web Development
- Service Innovation and Design
- Text and Vision Intelligence
- Game Programming
- Theory of Computation
- Programming Languages
- Advanced Network Technologies
- Network Security
Build towards these roles
IT management/supervisorProgrammerProject leaderProject managerResearch and developmentSoftware developerSoftware engineerTechnical business analyst
