Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics | |
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Diploma | |
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Level | 8 | |
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Credits | 120 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma of Business Informatics is to take an interdisciplinary approach in informatics and business innovation within a single qualification, including the core disciplines of enterprise innovation, IT service management, information security management, digital transformation, project management and business professionalism. This programme brings together business and IT services in both a New Zealand and global context.
This is a 12-month, full-time programme of study designed for graduates with a Bachelor degree, postgraduate or graduate diploma or equivalent in a business-related or IT/computing subject from a recognised institution. It is suited for those seeking to: a) bridge the gap between a first degree and a career in business informatics that requires further qualifications and skills; b) build a firm foundation for further advanced level study towards a Master's qualification in a similar discipline. |
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Graduate profile |
A graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics is able to:
- Show evidence of advanced knowledge of business informatics - Engage in rigourous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving in the context of business informatics. |
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Education pathways |
This programme 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.
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Entry Requirements |
1. A completed application form.
2. Original transcripts showing a Bachelor degree or a Graduate Diploma in a business-related or IT/computing subject from a recognised institution, including full transcripts; OR Evidence of acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience in business studies or IT/computing related area. A scanned PDF will be sufficient to progress the application, but original documents will be required on arrival at ICL Graduate Business School. Failure to provide original documents will result in the cancellation of the enrolment. 3. 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 two years in one examination), or any other equivalent approved by NZQA. 4. Credit transfer or RPL of up to four papers will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. 5. ICL Graduate Business School also strongly recommends that a Personal Statement, written by the applicant, is attached to the application explaining why they believe they should study on the programme, their motivations and further aspirations. |
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Education Organisation | ICL Education Limited | |
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Developed By | ICL Education Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 3808 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2017-12-22 08:34:24.0 | |
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Last Reviewed | 2018-02-09 14:57:24.0 | |
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Next Review | 2025-12-20 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
This programme consists of eight papers, all at level 8 and worth 15 credits each. The papers are:
8102 - Enterprise Systems and Business Analysis (Level 8) 8150 - IT Service Management and Strategy (Level 8) 8151 - Information Security Management (Level 8) 8173 - Innovation and Design Thinking (Level 8) 8203 - Project Management (Level 8) 8260 - Business Transformation (Level 8) 8273 - Enterprise Innovation (Level 8) 8281 - Business Professionalism (Level 8) |
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