Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics

Study a distinctive blend of Business, Information Systems and Information Technology. Develop greater depth and advanced-level expertise in an emerging field by gaining a comprehensive understanding of how businesses operate while also learning how to leverage technology to drive innovation and growth.

This unique programme brings together business and IT services in both a New Zealand and global context. The course is designed to create a highly relevant blend of advanced Business Management curriculum.

The PGDBI is designed for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree, postgraduate or graduate diploma in a business-related or IT/computing subject from a recognised institution.
It is suited for those seeking to:

• Bridge the gap between a first degree and a career in business informatics that requires further qualifications skills; and
• Build a firm foundation for further advanced level study towards a Master’s qualification in a similar discipline.

BYOD: Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in informatics or a business-related field from a recognised institution or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge from work experience.
• For international students, Academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 overall (with no band score lower than 6.0 and gained within the past 2 years within one examination), or any other equivalent in a test recognized by NZQA.
• A personal statement explaining why you want to study the programme is strongly recommended.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

The PGDBI may provide pathways for further academic study at a Master’s level. Graduates may be required to pursue additional study and/or research for provisional or direct entry into a university Master’s/Doctoral programme.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

• ICT Consultant
• Information Analyst
• ICT Project Manager
• Informatics Specialist
• Information Manager
• Information Architect
• Business Solutions Analyst