- Duration
- Full-time: half year
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 60
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
At present, mathematical modelling is enjoying a high degree of public awareness, with real-world applications such as COVID-19 and climate modelling frequently appearing in the news. Consequently, there is a growing need for a broad range of realistic modelling techniques and expertise in advanced computational methods.
The PGCertMathModel provides a pathway for modelling scientists and engineers to upskill.
The PGCertMathModel comprises core Engineering Science and Mathematics courses as well as electives.
Programme structure
At least 15 points from:
MATHS 765: Mathematical Modelling
MATHS 787: Special Topic: Inverse Problems and Stochastic Differential Equations
At least 15 points from:
ENGSCI 711: Advanced Mathematical Modelling
ENGSCI 721: Data-centric Engineering for Physical Systems
Up to 30 points from:
BIOMENG 771: Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Biomechanics
ENGSCI 712: Computational Algorithms for Signal Processing
ENGSCI 740: Computational Engineering for Physical Systems
ENGSCI 746: Advanced Modelling and Simulation in Computational Mechanics
ENGSCI 755
ENGSCI 760: Algorithms for Optimisation
ENGSCI 761: Integer and Multi-objective Optimisation
ENGSCI 763: Advanced Simulation and Stochastic Optimisation
ENGSCI 765: Advanced Optimisation in Operations Research
ENGSCI 768: Advanced Operations Research and Analytics
ENVPHYS 701: Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
MATHS 762: Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
MATHS 763: Advanced Partial Differential Equations
MATHS 764
MATHS 766
MATHS 769
MATHS 770: Advanced Numerical Analysis
OPSMGT 752: Research Methods – Modelling
PHYSICS 742: Advanced Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter
PHYSICS 743: Waves and Potentials
PHYSICS 753: The Dynamic Universe
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- Mathematical Modelling
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
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.
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Study optionTaught 60 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 3.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
You must have completed either:
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II
- A Bachelor (Honours) degree in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III
You must also have completed 15 points from COMPSCI 130, ENGGEN 131, MATHS 162, and 15 points from ENGSCI 311, 313, 314, MATHS 361, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director.
Relevant subjects include analytics, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, engineering, operations research, physics, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics, or technology.
In exceptional circumstances, these requirements may be waived by the Associate Dean Academic, or nominee, if it is determined that you have at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
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.
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Study optionTaught 60 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
An undergraduate degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.
You must have completed an introductory programming course in MATLAB, C, Python, or similar coding language, and an advanced undergraduate course on partial differential equations, or the equivalents as approved by the Programme Director.
Relevant subjects include analytics, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, engineering, operations research, physics, software engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering, statistics, or technology.
How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematical Modelling cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$6,063.60*
- International students
- NZ$26,421*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $554.40 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Key dates
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.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
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Where could this programme take you?
PGCertMathModel graduates will have the ability to apply their understanding of the over-arching principles, theory and techniques employed in modelling and will have a conceptual awareness of how to analyse mathematical models and assess their predictive powers and limitations.
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