Cert(STEM)
Certificate in STEM

Whether you have a long-standing interest in ecology, are fascinated by robotics or are generally intrigued with Artificial Intelligence (AI) or data analytics, this flexible qualification will allow you to delve deeper in your chosen area from across all Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.

The Cert(STEM) is also ideal for school teachers (primary or secondary), who wish to improve their knowledge and be STEM leaders within their schools.

As a 60 point undergraduate qualification, you can complete it within a single trimester or have the flexibility to study on a part-time basis while in full-time employment.

Subjects

Students can take four papers at 100 level or above in subjects offered by the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, the School of Science and the School of Engineering. Students will need to meet any prerequisites for their paper choices. Subjects include:

• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Sciences
• Ecology and Biodiversity
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Physics
• Statistics

A pedagogy paper with the School of Education relevant to STEM subjects could be included, further supporting your ability to teach in your new subject.

Study full time in B Trimester

You could complete a Cert(STEM) in one trimester starting mid-July. Here are some possible paper combinations that might pique your interest:

Hamilton

Computer Science
COMPX101, COMPX161, COMPX151, CSMAX101

Science
BIOEB102, EARTH101, ENVSC101, DATAX111

Tauranga

Science
BIOEB102, CHEMY100, EARTH101, DATAX111

For more paper combinations to suit your career aspirations, get in touch with us at [email protected].

Study part time in B Trimester

Please note all papers in B Trimester will be delivered online as well as on campus.

Computer Science
COMPX101, COMPX161, ENGEN103, COMPX102