Postgraduate Diploma (Applied Data Science)
Field of Study:
NZ$21,036/Yr
- There is also a focus on broader skills required of data scientists such as advanced analytical capability, problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.
- This postgraduate diploma is designed to accommodate students from a range of backgrounds (not just those with Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science majors), who want to enhance or build their data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and knowledge they bring from their previous studies.
- Data science is a new profession emerging along with the exponential growth in size, and availability of big data.
- Data scientist is an essential skillset in a world where everything from education to commerce, communication to transport, involves large-scale data collection and digitalization.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | NZ$21036 (NZD 21036) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Expenses | NZ$7733 (NZD 7733) |
Health Insurance | NZ$410 (NZD 410) |
Books and Supplies | NZ$521 (NZD 521) |
Other fees | NZ$2611 (NZD 2611) |
Total Cost | NZ$11275 (NZD 11275) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed postgraduate certificates and diplomas.
- Students require a B average in relevant 300-level Bachelor's courses or evidence of achievement at the postgraduate level.
- Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Career and Placement after Course
According to industry experts, data scientists know what the technology can offer, what analytics are possible, and can communicate on all those aspects to the wider business. This applies no matter the field or sector, as data and analytics have become so important and integral to organizational decision-making. Graduates will be ready to work in a range of industries including government, corporates, the IT sector, market research and finance, agriculture, and transport.
Aotearoa New Zealand and other countries are currently experiencing a skills shortage in this area, and the need for data-savvy professionals with applied experience is growing.
An Applied Data Science graduate's skills will include:
- advanced knowledge in data science
- the ability to use data to inform workplace solutions
- planning and implementing data-informed projects
- working in multidisciplinary teams
- have an understanding of what programming can offer.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentNZ$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
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