Study an IT postgraduate in data analytics or cyber security

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies (Level 8)

(Strands in Data Analytics and Cyber Security)

Overview
Details

Programme highlights

Are you looking to take the next step in your IT career? Or want to enhance your IT knowledge and qualifications before you start working?

Upskill with our digital technologies postgraduate certificate in just 16 weeks.

You will gain 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 complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Technologies (Level 8) in only 17 weeks.

Key facts

Start month(s)	February, July See key dates
Study location(s)	MIT Manukau
Level	8
Domestic fees	$3,500 (approx.) Click here to see individual course fees
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Programme code	MN4076

Duration	Full-time for 17 teaching weeks, part-time available. _{The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 2 years.}
Study method	Full-time, Part-time
Credits	60
International fees	NZD$12,200 (approx.)
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Qualification leads to	Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Technologies (Level 8)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be admitted to this programme an applicant must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must have one of the following, or equivalent:

A 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*; or
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.

*For Data Analytics pathways, the candidate’s previous qualification should be in an area related to either Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, or Business Intelligence. Graduates of other disciplines may be accepted on a case-by-case basis and upon approval from the School of Digital Technologies.

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-international-students/

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.

International students

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Programme structure

You will need to complete the below compulsory course (15 credits):

561.800 Research methods in applied technologies (15 credits)

Learn research skills in your chosen field of applied technologies. This may include: literature reviews, writing research proposals, formulating research questions or hypotheses, and applying methods that answer research questions.

Plus, you will also need to complete the compulsory courses from your chosen strand (45 credits):

Data analytics strand

561.802 Data analytics and intelligence (15 credits)

Learn how data analytics create organisational values and learn how to demonstrate visual representation of big data sets for exploring business intelligence and opportunities.

561.803 Data warehousing and big data (15 credits)

Understand the concept and challenges of big data, design and implementation of a data warehouse, and create sophisticated decision models and scenarios.

561.805 Database application development (15 credits)

Design and develop a transaction management database applications using a mainstream platform and object library to present and manipulate data stored in a relational database, and to process data and generate reports.

Cyber security strand

561.807 Cyber security concepts and practice (15 credits)

Analyse real-world cyber security challenges that organisations face, and address them through current systems and processes.

561.808 Cryptography and information security (15 credits)

Get an introduction to modern cryptographic techniques in the context of information security in the workplace. You will develop an understanding of the different types of cryptosystems available, the practical issues of applying cryptographic methods and key issues in the management of information security.

561.810 Cyber law (15 credits)

Analyse local and international laws regarding issues around cyber security as well as short and long term impact.

Key dates and timetables

To find the key dates and timetables of this programme, please view the digital technologies calendar.

Career opportunities

Opportunities for employment include:

Data analytics

Data insight analyst
Big data engineer
Project coordinator
Data scientist.

Cyber security

Security administrator
Developer/engineer
Incident handler
Security developer/engineer.

For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.

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As part of this transformational change, MIT will next year become fully part of Te Pūkenga, a national network delivering skills training in a wide range of locations throughout Aotearoa. This means that while you’re applying with MIT now, from Semester 1, 2023 when you enrol you’ll become a Te Pūkenga learner.

The new system has the success and wellbeing of learners at its heart, and a review of all programmes is currently underway to help support this, including the programme that you’ve enrolled with. The aim is to make qualifications more portable, consistent and closely aligned with the needs of industry, and more in tune with where the world is headed.

As the programme review is ongoing, the courses outlined may be liable to change over time. Rest assured that we’ll notify you of any material changes to delivery that might impact what you’re studying, where you’re studying or the ways you’re learning.

_{Information is correct as at 28 May 2022. 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 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 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 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. 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 Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.}