Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Postgraduate Certificate in Business Intelligence | |
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Certificate | |
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Level | 8 | |
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Credits | 60 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Intelligence equips learners with theoretical knowledge and advanced skills in business analysis to benefit organisational transformation and business decision-making in SMEs, global corporations, NGOs, and local communities. The programme offers a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum to allow for career progression and higher education.
Learners, with an undergraduate qualification or professional work experience in a relevant discipline, will gain an advanced body of knowledge and may progress into higher level positions in Aotearoa New Zealand or overseas. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates will be able to:
- Apply advanced discipline-specific theories, techniques, and concepts to critically and professionally evaluate business intelligence strategies, change management processes, and emerging technologies that drive strategic organisational performance and data-driven decision making in contemporary professional practice. - Appraise literature and theories of ethical practices, legal requirements and sustainable business approaches to inform organisational management and strategic decision-making specific to business intelligence and relevant applications in Aotearoa New Zealand's bicultural society. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates may be able to pathway into the Master of Business Analytics.
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Employment pathways | ||
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Entry Requirements |
Admission Criteria:
The minimum entry qualification for this Postgraduate Certificate is: - A Bachelor's degree or a Graduate Diploma or a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline OR - A combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills and knowledge acquired through work or professional experience that is deemed equivalent to the above. Documentary evidence of the applicant's ability to undertake postgraduate study is required, including an official transcript of the qualification(s) achieved. English Language Entry Requirements: - Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the Programme which is taught and assessed in English AND - International learners must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes for International learners as set out in Appendix 1 of the NZQCF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules. These can be accessed at https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/ Visa and Insurance: International learners require a valid visa and insurance to study on the programme. The type of visa will determine the mode of delivery. Selection: Applicants will be selected in order of successful application. This programme of study is open to those who have met the entrance requirements and programme admission regulations. Applicants may be interviewed in person or via a suitable digital platform. |
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Education Organisation | New Zealand School of Education Limited | |
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Developed By | New Zealand School of Education Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 5612 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-12-23 11:27:39.283 | |
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Next Review | 2028-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Compulsory
Business Analysis and Strategic Direction Research Methods Ethical Leadership and Organisational Transformation Elective Human Resource Management and Metrics Customer and Marketing Analysis Data Visualisation and Analysis |
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