Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business

EIT

Subject area

General Education Programmes not elsewhere classified

Qualification

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Entry requirements

An NZQF-listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Computing, Information Technology, Business or Management; or * an undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the EIT-specified 11-point achievement-based grading system), subject to assessment by the programme coordinator; 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.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business is a Level 8 programme of 120 credits at levels 7 and 8, with at least 75 credits at level 8, which enables students who have completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computing, Information Technology, Business or similar to achieve a postgraduate level qualification in the digital business area. The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business deepens and broadens applied knowledge well beyond initial undergraduate level. The programme enables completion of a comprehensive body of knowledge in digital business relevant to specific individual's aspirations and is likely to align closely to the a specific business context. Individuals are prepared for research, and its application in business innovation and improvement initiatives. The programme aims to develop scholarship, problem-solving and critical thinking to advanced levels.