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Graduate Certificate in Postgraduate Preparation – Accelerated Pre-Masters, Progression to Master of Information Technology
Navitas Group - The University of Waikato College, New Zealand
NZD 16088
Per Semester Fee
Free
Application Fee
24 Month
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Why choose the Graduate Certificate in Postgraduate Preparation – Accelerated Pre-Masters?
- NZQCF Level 7 Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme: An accelerated pre-master’s programme designed for international students at NZQCF level 7.
- Direct Path to Postgraduate Degrees: Successful completion provides direct entry to a range of postgraduate degree programs.
- Accessible for Qualified Students: Open to students with at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, broadening your educational and career opportunities.
- Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects and earning potential by obtaining a postgraduate degree.
- Academic and Language Support: Receive specialised training from experienced instructors to meet the university's entry requirements.
- Work Visa Eligibility: After completing your postgraduate degree, you can apply for a three-year post-study open work visa, further enriching your career options.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Postgraduate Preparation – Accelerated Pre-Masters, you can progress to the Master of Information Technology.
Progression to: Master of Information Technology
The Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech) at the University of Waikato goes beyond the theory, offering supervised project-based learning and hands-on experience with an industry partner.
Why study the Master of Information Technology?
The course's main feature is the IT internship (CSMAX596) paper, which gives you industry experience for one whole trimester. As an intern, you will be mentored and supported by both industry and academic supervisors as you work on a real-world project.
240 points—if Masters starts in February, the duration is 20 months (for example, Feb 2026-Nov 2027). If Masters starts in November, the duration is 16 months (for example, Nov 2026-Feb 2028).
Progression requires a minimum GPA of 4.5 or higher.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a three-year bachelor's degree.
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16088
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(NZD)
20000 Per year
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