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Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics PGDipORAn
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 46,752
Country Rank#1
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Rapid technological change has created an increasing range of applications for Operations Research and Analytics. This programme meets industry needs by enabling students from a range of undergraduate backgrounds to gain the fundamental, practical skills needed to become versatile practitioners.

Core topics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, operations research, optimisation under uncertainty, financial statistics, and time series analytics are covered, showing the direct influence of the field.

While the PGDipORan focuses purely on taught courses, students will additionally gain the right foundations to pursue further study in the research-based Master of Operations Research and Analytics.

Course Content
Programme structure

The PGDipORAn is a 120-point taught programme, and you are required to complete all the following.

At least four 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
At least three 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
And up to one approved 600 or 700-level course offered by the University of Auckland.
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
120 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 120 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.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,213.60 – $10,831.20

International students
NZ$46,752

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 $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

The PGDipOR supplements your undergraduate background with the right skills and theoretical foundations careers that demand continuous improvement through computational mathematics and data science.

Jobs related to this programme
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
- Energy modelling analyst
- Software developer

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics PGDipORAn at University of Auckland