Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Digital Business

Acquire proficiency in cutting-edge digital technologies and embark on a career as a technology-oriented manager, assisting organizations in enhancing their business performance.

Course description

Emerging technologies are transforming every facet of business, impacting sectors from finance and banking to agriculture and healthcare, leaving no industry unaffected. The businesses that will thrive in the future will be those that are digitally proficient. The Digital Business program equips students for a rapidly changing environment where disruptive digital technologies—such as big data, mobile applications, and gamification—have redefined business operations, marketing strategies, and customer service. By enrolling in the Digital Business course at Waikato, you will gain exposure to a diverse array of e-business technologies essential for today’s managers.

Additionally, you will cultivate a well-rounded skill set that combines management, business acumen, and IT expertise, preparing you for a career as a technologically adept manager. Upon graduation, you will be highly sought after by organizations aiming to gain a competitive edge. In these positions, you will likely collaborate on digital transformation initiatives alongside web developers, UX designers, and analysts to implement innovative technologies that enhance business performance.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Possible job roles include:

-Business systems analyst
-Chief Technology/Information Officer
-Digital business or e-commerce manager
-Digital marketing specialist
-Digital and social media manager
-Digital strategist
-E-commerce entrepreneur
-E-commerce project manager
-Web/systems developer
-Web systems project manager

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL 80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET) 105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

March, July

International fees
approx $30,896 - $46,850 per year

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Qualification Type

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