About the programme
The Master of Business Informatics (Business Analytics) is a NZQF Level 9 programme at Yoobee Colleges worth 180 credits that builds a grounding in business analytics, information systems and data-driven decision-making over 45 weeks, split into three trimesters.
The curriculum mixes business and IT courses, preparing graduates for both technical and managerial roles. Trimester one covers strategic information systems planning, systems analysis and design, database management and research methods. Trimester two moves on to IT project management, business strategy, data analytics and visualisation using AI and machine learning, and business intelligence with data warehousing.
The programme puts weight on culturally informed methods, including Kaupapa Māori frameworks, and on ethics in data work, such as Māori data ownership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Students use industry tools to turn raw data into insights and strategy. The final trimester is an industry-based capstone project addressing a real business problem.
Yoobee is a member of Health Informatics New Zealand, and graduates can pursue IBM certification and earn a Cisco badge. The college's industry partners include IBM, AWS and Fortinet. Students work with open-source software, have access to the IEEE Computer Society Digital Library and O'Reilly, and bring their own laptop. An online preparatory course in quantitative and analytical skills is available on request. The programme runs at campuses in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Entry requirements
- Every applicant must be approved by the Faculty Lead
- Bachelor's degree in computing, IT, commerce, accounting, marketing, finance, business information systems, arts or related fields, or a recognised overseas equivalent
- Applicants without quantitative or analytical subjects must submit a cover letter showing analytical ability through projects or work
- Alternative entry: at least 6 years of relevant experience including a diploma at NZQF Level 6 or above, normally 2–3 full-time years, with a B-grade average
- IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with no band below 6.0, or NZQA-approved equivalent
What you study
- Strategic Information Systems Planning
- Information Systems Analysis and Design
- Database Management Systems
- Research Methods
- IT Project Management
- Business Strategy and Direction
- Business Data Analytics with Visualisation and Decision-Making
- Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
- Industry-based capstone project
Careers after graduation
- Business analyst or business process analyst
- Business intelligence consultant or ICT consultant
- Data scientist, data analyst or data quality analyst
- IT project manager or product manager
- Business architect, information system architect or solution architect
- Systems analyst or information systems engineer
- Risk manager, strategy analyst or operations analyst
- Chief Information Officer
Post-study work visa
Up to 3 years
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 Yoobee Colleges website