Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies (Level 8)
(Strands in Data Analytics and Cyber Security)
Programme highlights
Are you looking to take the next-step in your IT career? Or want to boost your IT knowledge and qualifications before you start working?
Get skilled up with our digital technologies postgraduate certificate in just 16 weeks.
This programme will provide you with specialist skills and knowledge so you can go confidently into the workforce or expand on your existing industry experience.
You can choose a specialist strand in:
- Data analytics or
- Cyber security.
This programme is designed in conjunction with industry experts so what you learn is relevant in the workplace.
Upon successful completion of this programme you could pathway into the diploma in applied technologies in only 16 weeks.
Key facts
| Start Month(s) | February, May, July, October |
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| Study Location(s) | MIT Manukau |
| Level | 8 |
| Domestic fees | $3,400 (approx.) |
| Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Programme Code | MN4076 |
| Duration |
16 weeks full-time (excluding breaks), or part-time |
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| Study Method | Full-time, Part-time |
| Credits | 60 |
| International Fees | NZD$12,000 (approx.) |
| Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) | Not available |
| Qualification | Post Graduate Certificate |
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Key information for students
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies
| Entry Requirements | ||
| Minimum requirements [?] Any minimum or preferred criteria for entry to this qualification. | Applicants must have one of the following, or equivalent: recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, with merit achievement, deemed to be an average grade of B- (65%) or higher in all level 7 courses; a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor degree and documentary evidence of outcomes in the discipline work environment to demonstrate an ability to perform in the programme and commit to achieving its outcomes, including recommendations from employers or professional colleagues. Interview Requirements: N/A English Language Requirements: Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. International students: English Language Entry Requirements For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-internationalstudents/ Selection Criteria: Applicants will be selected in order of successful application. Exceptions to entry: An applicant may be considered for special admission if they have: An undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline, with merit achievement, and have a minimum of two years' appropriate work experience that is relevant to the aims of this qualification; OR A graduate diploma qualification in the same or similar discipline, with a B- grade average or better, and has a minimum of two years' appropriate work experience. | |
| Detailed requirements [?] Click here for more information on any additional entry criteria for this qualification. | More information about entry to this qualification | |
| Duration [?] The minimum amount of time it takes to complete this qualification. | 19 Weeks | |
| Tuition Fees | Annual | Total Qualification |
| Student fees
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Annual: The annual tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) Total Qualification: The total tuition fees payable by a student to study this qualification, additional to what the government contributes. (This is an average based on recent course enrolments. Your fees may differ depending on your course selection.) |
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| Government tuition subsidy
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Annual: The average annual amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total Qualification: The average total amount paid by government towards the tuition fees for this qualification, additional to what the student pays. (This is an estimate based on the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
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| Total
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Annual: The combined total of the annual amount paid by both the student and government towards the tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) Total Qualification: The combined total of the amount paid by both the student and government towards the total tuition fees for this qualification. (This is an estimate based on recent course enrolments and the fees subsidy paid by government to tertiary providers last year.) |
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| Compulsory student services fee | ||
| Student loan information [?] Click here for more information on loans and allowances. | StudyLink | |
| Student Success | ||
| Successful course completions [?] The percentage of students who successfully completed courses towards this qualification last year. | N/A | |
| National Graduate Outcomes (3 years after completion) | ||
| Median earnings [?] The median represents the middle value for all earnings of young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally. Earnings do not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | $57,498 | |
| Earnings range [?] The range shows the upper and lower quartile values representing the one quarter point and three quarters point for all earnings of young graduates who completed qualifications in this subject area. Half of all graduates had earnings within this range. | $40,704 - $70,331 | |
| In employment [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 79% | |
| In further study [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 19% | |
| On a benefit [?] This percentage relates to young graduates who completed a qualification in this subject area at this level nationally and does not relate specifically to graduates who completed qualifications at this TEO. | 1% | |
| Note: all KIS information is the most recent available relating to domestic students only. Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students |
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Ready to secure your future?
Information is correct as at October 2019. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2020 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2020 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2020 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2020 are based on the 2019 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2020. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.