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Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)Digital Business – Master Degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Campus
Hawke's Bay Campus
Summary
Advance your digital business careerThe Digital Business postgraduate programmes are designed for those who have completed their Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Business and who aspire to higher education while wishing to advance their skill level beyond that which they have attained in their Bachelor studies.
The Digital Business suite of postgraduate programmes focusses on providing a management perspective on contemporary and emerging technologies. Graduates of the programmes will be equipped with the ability to harness digital technologies that will enable them to manage technology for businesses and effect digital transformation for organisations.
Outline
Master of Digital Business (MDigiBus)
The MDigiBus is a Level 9 programme of 240 or 180 credits at Levels 8 and 9 with at least 45 credits at Level 9, completed by coursework, or a combination of coursework and either a project or research.
It enables those 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 programme can be completed in 24 months (240 credits) or 18 months (180 credits) full-time or up to six years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences.
The rationale for this programme is to enable students to succeed on a full Master’s Degree after completing a Computing, Information Technology, Business or related Bachelor’s Degree and achieve at Level 9 with a strong foundation at Level 8.
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business (PGDipDigiBus)
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 those 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 programme can be completed in 12 months full-time or up to four years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences. Those who initially enrolled in the Master’s Degree and are not in a position to complete it, can transfer applicable courses to the postgraduate diploma for the purposes of qualification completion.
Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Business (PGCertDigiBus)
The Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Business is a Level 8 programme of 60 credits, which enables those 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 programme can be completed in six months full-time or up to two years part-time, depending on your previous study and experience and specific course preferences. It provides an exit qualification for those enrolled in the Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma who, for some reason, are unable to complete the programme requirements.
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Career and Study OpportunitiesGraduates of these programmes will be able to seek employment as:
- Digital Marketers, Digital Platform Managers, Social Media Planners, Project Managers (Technology), Automation Managers, Digital Business Analysts, Digital Strategy E-Commerce Directors, Brand and Digital Marketing Managers, Business Transformation Consultants, IT and Strategy Consultants, E-Commerce Entrepreneurs.
These employment pathways derive from the synergy between the field of Business and Technology especially from a strategic view and from the need for organisations to harness technology more effectively. There are also opportunities in the E-Commerce and business start-up area.
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Entry criteria
A personal interview may be part of the application process.
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
MDigiBus (240)
- An NZQF listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of a pass (as per the EIT 11 point grading system specified in the ARF); or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
MDigiBus (180)
- A NZQF listed undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the Computing, Information Technology, Business or Management field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the EIT 11 point grading system specified in the ARF); or
- A bachelor honours or postgraduate degree in the Computing, Information Technology, Business or Management field with 120 credits at Level 8; or
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field with a minimum of the equivalent to a B average (as per the EIT 11 point grading system specified in the ARF) and evidence of relevant experience in the Computing, Information Technology, Business or Management field at degree level, subject to assessment from the Programme Coordinator; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
A MDigiBus applicant who does not meet the entry criteria above may be admitted to the PGCertDigiBus and, upon successful completion of four courses (with a minimum B average) from the schedule of courses may be admitted to the MDigiBus.
PGDipDigiBus and PGCertDigiBus
- A 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 11 point grading system specified in the ARF), subject to assessment by the Programme Coordinator; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where an applicant’s situation is compelling but not covered by the requirements listed above.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in their 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 (conditions apply).
- 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.
- Completion of accepted international English language proficiency tests (refer to NZQA English language entry requirements for international students) with scores equivalent to the IELTS scores above.
Academic Entry Requirements
Master of Digital Business (180 Credits)
- An undergraduate degree in the computing, information technology, business or management field with a minimum of a B average.
Where the candidate’s undergraduate degree does not provide the basis of study at the level required for more advanced study, they will be required to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business before continuing to master degree level (180 credits). Alternatively, candidates can apply for the two year Masters (240 credit) if they meet the entry criteria for this programme.
Master of Digital Business (240 Credits)
- An undergraduate degree or graduate diploma.
Other graduate qualifications and industry experience may be considered. Please contact the International Centre for further information: international@eit.ac.nz
Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
- An undergraduate degree in the computing, information technology, business or management field.
Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Business
- An undergraduate degree in the computing, information technology, business or management field.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in their 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 (conditions apply).
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in...
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