Postgraduate study in Computer Systems Engineering

A strong research focus is vital to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and postgraduate study in Computer Systems Engineering is no exception. You’ll gain opportunities to tackle projects with real-world applications alongside world-class researchers, sometimes within well-known research groups in purpose-built laboratories.

Major topics may include:

• Control systems, applied to bioprocess modelling, control of water treatment plants and nonlinear filtering design, active fault-tolerant control of nonlinear stochastic dynamical systems, and more
• Embedded systems, working with well-recognised researchers to investigate hardware/software co-design, real-time systems, low-power design, application-specific processors, system-level languages, wearable computing, smart sensors, intelligent transportation, medical devices, and the Internet of Things
• Industrial informatics and automation, focusing on distributed intelligent control architectures in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing
• Robotics, generally undertaken in the Centre for Automation and Robotic Engineering Science with an aim to create innovative technologies to improve social well-being; focusing on human-robot interaction, software systems and tools, and applications in the healthcare and primary sectors

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It shows you what courses you are enrolled in, what courses you have passed and what courses you can take to complete your degree. For more information, see How to view your programme requirements.

For detailed course information and advice, please refer to your programme's regulations in the Curriculum Catalogue or visit one of our Student Hubs.

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering

This is a flexible programme that can be structured around your engineering interests. Find out more.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

This is a 120-point taught programme. You will need to complete a minimum of 90 points of courses in Computer Systems from the list provided under the Master of Engineering Studies (excludes research projects). The remaining 30 points can also be selected from this list, or you may choose up to 30 points of other appropriate courses, as approved by the Programme Director. Find out more.

Master of Engineering Studies

The Master of Engineering Studies in Computer Systems Engineering is available in 120-point and 180-point taught options. You also have the option of undertaking a 30-point Research Project. You will be eligible for the award of Honours and may be able to progress to the PhD.

Master of Engineering

This degree aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which you can develop your independent problem-solving skills through supervised research. The programme is offered in two options to suit the existing qualifications and experience of candidates. This degree may be awarded with Honours and you may be able to progress to the PhD.

Post-Study Work Rights

If you are an international student intending to apply for a student visa and later a post-study work visa, it is important to understand New Zealand's study requirements.

• International students must be enrolled in at least 45 points (typically three courses) per semester in an on-campus mode of study to meet student visa requirements. Online courses do not meet Immigration New Zealand's on-campus study requirements.
  
  
• To be eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa, masters students must complete at least 30 weeks of full-time, on-campus study in New Zealand.
  
  For more information, visit the Immigration New Zealand website. immigration.govt.nz
   

For general student enquiries, please contact a Student Hub.

If you would like further academic information, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.