What this gives you and your family
Your partner comes with you and can work. During the on-campus stage in New Zealand your partner gets a work visa with no employer restriction.
Your children go to school for free. Schooling for your children while you study, on the same terms as local pupils.
You can work while studying. Up to 25 hours a week during the term and without restrictions during the holidays.
Three years after graduation — for you and your partner. A three-year work visa after the master's degree, with the same term for your partner.
Maximum points for immigration. A New Zealand qualification scores the highest band for education in the skilled migrant category.
Half the programme is online, from your own country. The first semester at NIU needs no relocation: living costs start at the second stage.
About the Master of Business Informatics Program
The Master of Business Informatics Master's Degree program is implemented (credit transfer pathway) by Nairi International University in collaboration with ICL Graduate Business School (New Zealand).
The program focuses on training specialists in the field of information systems management, digital transformation and business process analytics.
Studies begin online at NIU and can be continued at ICL in New Zealand as part of an international academic collaboration.
The program combines fundamental training in business informatics with a practical focus focused on the real challenges of the digital economy.
The Master's program, level 9, 180 credits, credit transfer pathway, within the framework of partnerships between Chilean and New Zealand universities, was developed by Nairi International University, Chile credit transfer pathway to the ICL Graduate Business School, New Zealand.
This is a master's degree program for graduates in a specialty related to business and/or information technology.
It is suitable for those who seek to:
a) reduce the gap between obtaining a first degree and a career in business informatics, which requires additional qualifications and skills
b) lay a solid foundation for further study at an advanced level in order to obtain a doctoral qualification in a similar discipline
c) increase their competitiveness in the international labor market, based on from the realities of the modern world
d) students receive educational documents from two countries, significantly saving on tuition and accommodation
Duration of study: 16 months
Language of education: English
Admission requirements:
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree, Specialist) of the appropriate profile with an average score of at least 50%
The IELTS Academic 6.5 overall language test (and at least 6.0 for each module) or an authorized equivalent.
To continue studying at ICL, you must successfully complete the program and receive certificates from NIU.
Tuition fees
The first stage at NIU — 2,799 USD per semester. It is a course of the NIU Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship programme.
Payment method: bank transfer to the university's bank account against an invoice issued by the admissions office.
The cost of the New Zealand stage depends on the programme, the institution and the credit recognition terms — it is calculated individually. The admissions office confirms the current amounts and the payment schedule at enrolment.
Stages of study and credits
The first semester students study at NIU and receive a certificate of completion of the first semester. Then students continue their studies for 1 academic year at ICL and receive a Master degree in Business Informatics.1 semester, online education – 60 credits
1 academic year (2 semesters), full–time education - 120 credits
The beginning of education:
At NIU: Students can join education in any month of the year because the courses are taught continuously and after completing each of the courses, the university begins the teaching cycle again.
At ICL, you can continue your studies in any of the 6 intakes per year after the end of the semester at NIU.
Program structure and curriculum
The Master's degree program includes disciplines aimed at developing competencies in the field of:
- management of information systems
- of business intelligence and data processing
- of digital transformation of organizations
- IT-project management
- of information security
Full curriculum — 22 papers
| Trimester (16 weeks) | Code | NIU | CRED |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8173 | Innovation and Design Thinking | 15 |
| 1 | 8273 | Enterprise Innovation | 15 |
| 1 | 8260 | Digital Transformation | 15 |
| 1 | 8203 | Project Management | 15 |
| ICL | |||
| 2 | 8102 | Enterprise Systems and Business Analysis | 15 |
| 2 | 8281 | Business Professionalism | 15 |
| 3 | 8151 | Information Security Management | 15 |
| 3 | 8150 | IT Service Management and Strategy | 15 |
| 3 | 8542 | Research Methods | 15 |
| 4 | 9536 | Applied Project | 45 |
Why choose a Master's Degree in Business Informatics at NIU
- International training format
- The possibility of continuing education in New Zealand
- A practice-oriented curriculum
- Focus on digital economy and modern technologies
- Preparing for an international professional environment
The program is suitable for graduates of economics, management and technical fields, as well as specialists planning a career transition into the field of IT and digital management.
Career opportunities after graduation
Graduates of the Master of Business Informatics program can develop their careers in the following areas:
- Business Analysts
- Process and Service Managers
- Change Managers
- IT Security Specialists
- IT Entrepreneurs
- Innovation Consultant
- Project Manager
- Information Systems Manager
The competencies acquired during the training meet the requirements of the international labor market in the field of the digital economy.
Graduates will be suitable in roles, which have prospects of a management career pathway (as identified by ANZSCO as Level 1 skilled employment roles). Graduates can launch their careers in a variety of fields including business analyst, IT manager, process and service managers, consultants, and IT security specialists.
This programme may provide pathways for further academic study at an advanced level leading to a doctoral degree (which can include a PhD, DBA or other similar doctoral qualification). Graduates from this programme may be required to pursue additional study and/or research for professional or direct entry onto a university doctoral programme.
Academic leadership and teachers
The program is implemented with the participation of teachers and experts in the field of business informatics, information technology and management.
