Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Postgraduate Certificate in AI-Integrated IT Solutions | |
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Certificate | |
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Level | 8 | |
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Credits | 60 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Postgraduate Certificate in AI Integrated IT Solutions will develop
advanced capabilities in AI-enabled digital transformation, applied research, and ethical AI governance. They will engage with contemporary tools, frameworks, and methodologies to design and implement AI-integrated IT solutions in diverse professional contexts. This qualification supports progression toward leadership roles, interdisciplinary collaboration, or further postgraduate study at master's level. |
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Graduate profile |
1. Apply AI-integrated IT knowledge to analyse and address domain-specific problems.
2. Develop AI-integrated IT solutions using contemporary tools, frameworks, and methods that reflect current good practice. 3. Evaluate ethical, cultural, sustainability, and data sovereignty implications of AI-integrated IT systems. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates may progress to further studies in the relevant fields
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Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements are:
- A Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification at Level 7 or above, or - At least five years of relevant professional experience in IT, business, or a related domain (for applicants without a degree) English Language Requirements (All Qualifications): Applicants for whom English or Te Reo is not their first language must provide evidence of English language competence: * IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0, or * An equivalent score in an NZQA-recognised English Proficiency Test. |
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Education Organisation | Future Skills Academy Limited | |
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Developed By | Future Skills Academy Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 5474 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-10-17 14:06:00.5 | |
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Next Review | 2029-09-29 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
To successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in AI Integrated IT Solutions
(PGCAIIT), learners must complete a total of 60 credits. This includes one compulsory course, AI for IT Professionals (MAIC01802) (15 credits), and three elective courses (45 credits) selected from the approved list of Level 8 courses. Structure - 1 Compulsory Course: AI for IT Professionals (MAIC01802) (15 credits) - 3 Level 8 Elective Courses (45 credits) This programme introduces key AI and IT integration concepts, supporting entry-level application or further postgraduate study. Elective Options (15 credits each unless specified): Note: All electives are subject to availability, prerequisite requirements, and academic guidance. - Project Management (MAIC01803) - Advanced Business Intelligence and Reporting (MAIC01804) - Data and Big Data Management (MAIC01805) - Data Mining (MAIC01806) - Cybersecurity (MAIC01807) - IoT, Edge and Cloud Assisted Computing (MAIC01808) - Human-Centred AI and User Experience Design (MAIC01809) - Game Design and Development (MAIC01810) - Quality Assurance and Testing (MAIC01811) - Level 8 Special Topic (MAIC01812 |
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