Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics PGCertORAn

at University of Auckland

Programme structure
 

The PGCertORAn is a 60-point taught programme. You’ll have to complete the following courses.
 

At least two of the following:
 

• ENGSCI760 Algorithms for Optimisation
• ENGSCI761 Integer and Multi-objective Optimisation
• ENGSCI762 Scheduling and Optimisation in Decision Making
• ENGSCI763 Advanced Simulation and Stochastic Optimisation
• ENGSCI765 Studies in Operations Research I
• ENGSCI768 Advanced Operations Research and Analytics
• STATS720 Stochastic Processes 
• STATS723 Stochastic Methods in Finance 
• STATS724 Operations Research
• STATS783 Simulation and Monte Carlo Methods
   

Up to two of the following:
 

• COMPSCI753 Uncertainty in Data
• COMPSCI760 Machine Learning and Data Mining 
• COMPSCI761/367 Artificial Intelligence 
• COMSCI762 Advanced Machine Learning 
• ENGSCI712 Computational Algorithms for Signal Processing 
• ENGSCI755 Decision Making in Engineering
• OPSMGT766 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Coordination 
• SOFTENG753 Probabilistic Machine Learning
• STATS726 Time Series 
• STATS731 Bayesian Inference
• STATS763 Advanced Regression Methodology
• STATS769 Data Science Practice

Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
60 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
3.0
 
An undergraduate degree

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 
Taught 60 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject from a recognised university (or similar institution).
 

A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, management science, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics or technology.
 

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$4,606.80 – $5,415.60

International students
NZ$23,376

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $489.60 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

The PGCertORAn is largely seen as a pathway for future study. While it can boost your quantitative skills to work in this field, it ultimately supplements your undergraduate degree with the essential foundations needed to pursue a Master of Operations Research and Analytics.