Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
A course by
AUT
A one-year programme for graduates in other disciplines seeking to gain knowledge and practical skills in computer and information sciences.
NZ$9,472
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
NZ$9,472
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Apply computing knowledge and problem-solving
Gain the ability to plan, develop and apply appropriate technologies and tools to frame and solve a wide range of computing problems.
Build skills across key computer science domains
Develop expertise in programming, networks, software development, information security, data science, and related areas depending on elective choices.
Tailor programme to career goals
Select from a wide variety of courses to focus on the areas most relevant to your desired IT career path.
About This Course
The Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences is designed for those who already have a degree and want to develop the ability to plan, develop, and apply appropriate technologies and tools to frame and solve computing problems. Students select courses from across programming, software development, operating systems, data science, IT project management, and more, building both theoretical understanding and practical experience.
Course Content
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Computing Technology in Society
- Object Oriented Programming
- Networks and Internet
- IT Project Management
- Database System Design
- Collaborative Practices
- 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
- Special Topic
- Distributed and Mobile Systems
- Information Security Management
- Artificial Intelligence
- Applied Human Computer Interaction
- Web Development
- Service Innovation and Design
- Game Programming
- Theory of Computation
- Programming Languages
- Advanced Network Technologies
- Network Security
- Data Mining and Knowledge Engineering
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Technology
- Internet of Things and Applications
- Enterprise Networks
- Contemporary Issues in Software Engineering
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree OR relevant professional qualification or experience approved as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree
For international students: see country-specific entry requirements
English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent
Build towards these roles
IT management/supervisorProgrammerProject leaderProject managerResearch and developmentSoftware developerSoftware engineerTechnical business analyst
Build skills in these industries
Information TechnologySoftware DevelopmentIT Management
