Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
Programme Overview
This unique programme brings together business and IT services in both a New Zealand and global context. As a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics student, you’ll complete eight compulsory courses designed to create a highly relevant blend of advanced Business Management curriculum including project management, enterprise innovation, and business professionalism, with future-oriented Information Systems and IT curriculum such as information security management, enterprise systems and business analysis, and IT service management.
The PGDBI full-time programme is designed for graduates with a Bachelor degree, postgraduate or graduate diploma in a business-related or IT/computing subject from a recognised institution. It is suited for those seeking to:
Why choose this programme?
A Postgraduate Diploma (Level 8) is a great choice for a Bachelor graduate who aims to achieve a higher-level qualification in the same or a related discipline – in ICL’s case, a distinctive blend of Business, with Information Systems and Information Technology. If you do not wish to go as far as a Masters, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics (PGD) study still gives you greater depth and expertise at an advanced level, in a field of growing importance – digital transformation. If you have some experience in Business and Information Systems or IT, PGD study gives you the opportunity to reflect on your professional practice in relation to theory, develop as a professional and return to your career with enhanced knowledge and the ability to apply it in real situations.
Papers
8260 Business Transformation
8273 Enterprise Innovation
8102 Enterprise Systems and Business Analysis
8173 Innovation and Design Thinking
8281 Business Professionalism
8203 Project Management
8151 Information Security Management
8150 IT Service Management and Strategy
Total credits 120
Programme Length
12 months (1.5 academic years)
Course Scheduling
The PGDBI consists of eight 15-credit papers at Level 8. Each paper has four classroom contact hours per week, over three 16-week trimesters with short breaks between, so that the qualification is completed in 12 months. As a student, you’ll take three papers in the first two trimesters; thus, classroom contact time is 12 hours per week. In the third trimester, you’ll take two papers, or eight classroom contact hours per week.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates of this programme will have advanced-level knowledge of business informatics and be able to engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving in the context of business informatics.
Graduates will be suitable for roles which have prospects of a management career pathway, as identified by ANZSCO as Level 1 skilled employment roles. Graduates can launch their careers in a variety of fields, including business analysts, IT managers, process and service managers, consultants, and IT security specialists. The PGDBI may provide pathways for further academic study at an advanced level, leading to a Master’s degree. Graduates from this programme may be required to pursue additional study and/or research for provisional or direct entry onto a university Master’s/doctoral programme.
Employment Outcomes
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics graduates will find opportunities for employment in positions of responsibility such as ICT consultant, Information analyst, ICT project manager, Informatics specialist, Information Manager, Information Architect, Business Solutions Analyst and a wide variety of related roles in business. Skills and knowledge gained through this programme prepare graduates to be effective entry-level managers with the ability to think critically, manage information and solve problems in businesses, anticipating, facing or responding to rapid technological change. These skills are transferable across many industries, both nationally and internationally.
Entry requirements
Candidates should submit a complete application portfolio at least one month prior to the start of the programme. Students accepted into the programme may begin their studies at any start date, subject to available places. Decisions about admission are based on a review of the following materials in the candidate’s portfolio:
- A completed application form
Original transcripts showing a degree or a Graduate Diploma in a business-related, IT and/or computing subject from a recognised institution (or appropriate equivalent), including full transcripts and grade point average details.
Or
Evidence of acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience in business studies or an IT/computing-related area.
A scanned PDF will be sufficient to progress the application, but original documents will be required when the student arrives at ICL Graduate Business School. If documents are not provided, enrolment will be cancelled.
About the provider
ICL Graduate Business School is a private tertiary institution situated in the heart of Auckland City, New Zealand. It offers practical programmes in Business, Business Informatics, and Early Childhood Education across various levels of study, including Bachelor's degrees, Graduate and Postgraduate diplomas, and Master's degrees.
Recognised as a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Category 1 Education Provider, ICL Graduate Business School is committed to delivering high-quality education. The institution prides itself on its diverse student body, with over 80 nationalities represented, and offers flexible study options to cater to a wide range of learners.
ICL's programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environment. The school also provides pathway services for students planning further education or seeking employment opportunities, both within New Zealand and internationally.
Located in Auckland's central business district, ICL Graduate Business School offers students access to a vibrant city life, robust infrastructure, and a diverse cultural environment, enhancing both their academic and personal experiences.