About the programme
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Informatics is an NZQF Level 8 programme at ICL Graduate Business School that combines business management, information systems and information technology in a single curriculum. It carries 120 credits and takes 12 months to complete.
Business informatics is treated here as an emerging discipline in its own right. Students learn how organisations actually function and, at the same time, how technology can be used to drive growth and innovation. The content is framed both for New Zealand and for the wider global setting, covering local business practice as well as international approaches to IT services.
The programme is made up of eight Level 8 papers worth 15 credits each. Together they cover business analysis and enterprise systems, design thinking and innovation, information security, IT service management, project management, business transformation and professional conduct. The year runs as three 16-week trimesters, not counting holidays, and students are expected to bring their own laptop or tablet.
The diploma is aimed at people who already hold a bachelor's degree or a graduate or postgraduate diploma in a business or IT field. It suits those who need further qualifications to move from a first degree into a business informatics career, and those who want a solid base before going on to a master's degree in a related area.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in informatics or a business-related field from a recognised institution, or equivalent skills and knowledge demonstrated through work experience.
- International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, achieved in one sitting within the past 2 years, or an equivalent result on another test recognised by NZQA.
- A personal statement explaining your reasons for choosing the programme is strongly recommended.
- Students must bring their own device (laptop or tablet).
What you study
- Enterprise Systems and Business Analysis
- Innovation and Design Thinking
- Enterprise Innovation
- Information Security Management
- IT Service Management and Strategy
- Project Management
- Business Transformation
- Business Professionalism
Careers after graduation
- ICT consultant
- Information analyst
- ICT project manager
- Informatics specialist
- Information manager or information architect
- Business solutions analyst
- Further study at master's level; entry to a university master's or doctoral programme may require additional study or research
Post-study work visa
About 1 year
Depends on the qualification, the length of study and other Immigration New Zealand requirements.
This description is based on the official programme page, checked on 09/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the ICL Graduate Business School website