PGCertORAn - Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics

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The speed of technological change has created an increasing range of applications for Operations Research and Analytics. The PGCertORAn will give you a taste of the field, and supplement your undergraduate background with theoretical fundamentals.

We cover core topics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, operations research, and time series analytics. The PGCertORAn therefore provides a direct pathway to further study with the research-based MORAn - Master of Operations Research and Analytics .

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

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.

MORAn - Master of Operations Research and Analytics

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Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026
2027 Semester One	08 December 2026	01 March 2027	28 June 2027
2027 Semester Two	08 June 2027	19 July 2027	15 November 2027

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Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

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Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

3.0 - Grade Point Average

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You must have completed either

a relevant Bachelor Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III OR
a relevant Bachelor degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

Relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelors of Arts , Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Science.

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.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.

If you are a domestic applicant, you will generally be considered proficient in English.

6.5 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 6.0

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3.0 - Grade Point Equivalent in an undergraduate degree

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

Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information see External transfer of credit.

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The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Notes:

(i) A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Science.

(ii) A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

(iii) 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, statistics or technology.

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics Schedule.

7 A student who has previously passed any course or courses the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this postgraduate certificate must substitute an alternative course or courses as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

8 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director.

9 With the prior approval of the Programme Director or nominee, up to 15 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.

10 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

11 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director.

With the prior approval of the Programme Director or nominee, up to 15 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.