Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Qualification Type Postgraduate Certificate
Level 8
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Business and Management not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics is a Level 8 programme of 60 credits, that will enable students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology or similar, and/ or suitable work experience to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in the Business Analytics area.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics will:1.Have specialised conceptual and theoretical knowledge, and advanced practical skills in Business Analytics2.Be a problem solver who can locate, evaluate, manipulate and use information effectively and efficiently to improve organisational outcomes3.Be able to deliver insights by developing and interrogating complex data models typically used by contemporary organisations4.Be able to effectively communicate knowledge, ideas, recommendations and decisions to diverse audiences5.Demonstrate a growth mind-set to maintain currency as a professional in the field of Business Analytics.
Education pathways
Related Masters programmes in logistics, supply chain management, e-business and other related areas.
Employment pathways
Graduates of these programmes will be able to seek employment as: Business Analytics professional, data analysts, Consultants, Business Intelligence officers, Database Analyst, Business Insights executiveTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
The academic entry requirement for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics is one of the following:*an NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline or *at the Dean's discretion, where an applicant's situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above. All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:*successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in EIT's Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP))*completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement)*IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score lower than 6, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment*accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).An international student must be in possession of an appropriate visa for the duration of their Programme.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4315
Status Current
Created 2021-01-14 12:50:07.0
Next Review 2026-02-04 00:00:00.0
Content
The typical student study pathway and programme structure of the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics is shown in below. Students complete three compulsory courses:*PGQM8.400 Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Tools (Pre-requisite for PGDAV8.100 and LSCPG8.400))*PGDAV8.100 Data Analytics and Visualisation*MAPM8.160 Strategic Financial Managementfollowed by one of the following electives:*PGST8.100 Special Topic*PGWIL8.100 Work Integrated Learning or *LSCPG8.400 Supply Chain Data and Performance Measurement

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