Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Postgraduate Certificate in Data Analytics | |||
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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 Data Analytics will advance learners' skills and knowledge of data analytics and will prepare graduates for success across various industries. The programme offers a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum to allow for career progression and higher education options.
The programme is designed for individuals with a prior undergraduate qualification or professional work experience in a related discipline who aspire to progress into higher level positions in large corporations, SMEs, and NGOs in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates will be able to:
- Analyse organisational data management challenges, considering technological factors in data interpretation and application to aid organisational effectiveness. - Apply innovative AI applications and systems designed to provide complex data insights and solutions that enhance productivity, support decision-making, and address organisational needs. - Apply an in-depth understanding of data privacy, sovereignty, and ethical considerations in data collection, storage, and usage, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and consideration of the bicultural society of Aotearoa New Zealand. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates of this programme will be able to pathway into further postgraduate study, including the Master of Data Analytics.
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Entry Requirements |
Admission Criteria:
The minimum entry requirement for this Postgraduate Certificate is: - A Bachelor's degree or a Graduate Diploma or a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline OR - A combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills and knowledge acquired through work or professional experience that is deemed equivalent to the above. Documented evidence of the applicant's ability to undertake postgraduate study is required, including an official transcript of the qualification(s) achieved. English Language Entry Requirements: - Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the Programme which is taught and assessed in English AND - International learners must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes for International learners as set out in Appendix 1 of the NZQCF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules. These can be accessed at https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/ Visa and Insurance: International learners require a valid visa and insurance to study on the programme. The type of visa will determine the mode of delivery. |
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Education Organisation | New Zealand School of Education Limited | |||
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Developed By | New Zealand School of Education Limited | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 5611 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2025-12-23 11:22:31.59 | |||
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Next Review | 2028-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content |
Business Analysis and Strategic Direction
Research Methods Data Visualisation and Analysis Predictive Modelling and Analytics Advanced Big Data Analytics |
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