Postgraduate certificates and diplomas provide the opportunity for continuing professional development in the same area as an original degree.
Why study a PGCert?
Postgraduate certificates are available to graduates who wish to build on an earlier degree, and who have appropriate practical, professional or scholarly experience. Some are available only on a part time basis. Waikato University offers specialist postgraduate certificates as well as postgraduate certificates.
Why study Statistics?
Good Statistics graduates who can analyse the growing amount of data available to businesses and turn it into meaningful information are in high demand. Statistical analysis is used to make informed decisions in most areas of human endeavour, such as agriculture, industry and commerce, law, medicine, forestry, psychology, insurance and economics. The current shortage of Statistics graduates and Statistical Analysts has opened up a vast array of opportunities for graduates. Working as a Statistician often involves working with people from other areas, such those listed above. You will often be acting as a ‘trouble-shooter.’ Note: Statistics is available as a minor and postgraduate subject. Students interested in undergraduate Statistics should consider the Data Analytics major.
Career Opportunities
Biometrics
Business analyst
Government statistician
Industrial statistician
Insurance and finance
Market researcher
Medical statistician
Operational researcher
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025, July 2025
Hamilton Campus
Gate 1, Knighton Road,
HAMILTON,
Hillcrest,
3216, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025, July 2025
Tauranga Campus
The University of Waikato,
101-121 Durham Street,
Tauranga,
3110, New Zealand
A qualification considered equivalent to a New Zealand bachelors degree with a B average, in a major in a relevant area.
English Language Requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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