About Postgraduate Diploma In Applied Technologies (level 8)* in Manukau Institute of Technology
Programme highlights
Want to gain or advance your skills and knowledge in cybersecurity or data analytics?
Whether you are already working in the industry and looking to upskill or if you want to add specialist skills to an existing qualification this postgraduate diploma will provide you with in-depth knowledge to solve tomorrow’s complex IT problems.
You can choose a specialist strand in:
- Data Analytics or
- Cyber Security.
You will also undertake an applied project that is connected to your own practice and industry experience.
This programme has been designed in conjunction with industry experts so what you learn is relevant in the workplace. We also offer flexible study options so you can work and study at the same time.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities for employment include:
Data analytics
- Business analyst
- Business intelligence analyst
- Data insight analyst
- Big data engineer
- Marketing analyst
- Research analyst
- Business performance analyst
- Data or fraud analyst
- Project coordinator
- Data engineer/scientist
- Data warehouse analyst
- Quantitative analyst.
Cyber security
- Fraud analyst
- Digital forensic analyst
- Incident analyst
- Information assurance analyst
- Malware analyst
- Network forensic analyst
- Operations analyst
- Security administrator/consultant/developer.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 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
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : General or Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0
- TOEFL : Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- PTE : Academic) score of 58
Manukau Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Hospitality & Tourism (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19500 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
8 Month - 1 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
Manukau Institute of Technology Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1970 |
| No. of Students |
15000 |
| Cost of Attendance |
21,807-24,052 NZD (annually) |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
