Program Overview

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International Diploma

The International Diploma offers a direct-entry pathway to the second year of the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Computer Science (or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Data Analytics), depending on stream, at the University of Waikato.

Points and Duration

• 120 points, 1 year

Locations

• Hamilton

Area of Study

• University of Waikato College

Start Dates

• Trimester A (March) - Computer Science; March and November - Business

Why Study the International Diploma?

The Diploma is primarily aimed at international students who have completed the equivalent of 32 credits across three University Entrance approved subjects, but have not achieved the equivalence of New Zealand University Entrance.

Completion and Progression

Students who pass all eight papers will be eligible to graduate with the International Diploma (Business) or transfer into the second year of Bachelor of Business (BBus) at the University of Waikato.

Required Papers

• ACCTN101 – Accounting for Management
• ECONS101 – Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy
• MNGMT101 – Character and Intercultural Capabilities in Organisations
• ENSLA100 – English for Professions
• FINAN101 – Introduction to Finance
• MGSYS101 – Digital Business and Supply Change Management
• MRKTG101 – Fundamentals of Successful Marketing
• STMGT101 – Introduction to Management

IntDip(CompSc) Overview

Offered in partnership with the University of Waikato College and the School of Science, the International Diploma (Computer Science) is structured across three trimesters and can be completed in 12 months.

Completion and Progression

Upon successful completion of the International Diploma (Computer Science) you’ll progress directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Science in your chosen major of:

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hamilton campus)
• Bachelor of Science in your chosen major of:
  • Computer Science (Hamilton and Tauranga campuses)
  • Data Analytics (Hamilton campus)

Required Papers

Trimester 1

• CSMAX175 Introduction to Cyber Security or
• MATHS168 Preparatory Mathematics*
• ENSLA100 English for Professions
• INDIP101 English for Academic Purposes
• INDIP102 Positive Learning Practices

Trimester 2

• INDIP103 Academic Skills and Practices
• COMPX101 Introduction to Programming
• MATHS165 General Mathematics
• COMPX161 Introduction to the Web**
• MGSYS101 Digital Business and Supply Chain**

Trimester 3

• COMPX102 Object-Orientated Programming
• IDSPM104 Critical Reflection
• MATHS135 Discrete Structures
• DATAX111 Statistics for Science

*MATHS168 is a prerequisite of MATHS165. Students with insufficient maths
umeracy need to take this. Students who meet the requirements can do CSMAX175.

**Students progressing to a BSc are required to take COMPX161. Students progressing to a BCompSc are required to take MGSYS101

Degree Information

Subjects

Choose a subject:

• Business
• College Programmes
• Computer Science

Entry Requirements

There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato:

1. NCEA University Entrance
2. Admission at entrance level
3. Discretionary entrance
4. University Entrance prior to 2015
5. Special admission.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic tuition fees: Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
• Scholarships: Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.