Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
12 months
Next start date
Expected Oct 2026
Summary
The 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.
Programme OutlineMaster 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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Entry criteria
Entry RequirementsA personal interview may be part of the application process.
Academic Entry RequirementsApplicants 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.
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.
You may already have knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, or life experiences. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
- CC and RPL can only be awarded for Level 8 study, not Level 9.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
You must apply prior to enrolment in the course. CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course.
CC may be granted from other degree programmes, providing they are not part of the entry qualification.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator in your region.
Auckland – email adminak@eit.ac.nz
Hawke’s Bay – Lavinia Wyatt on 06 830 1279 or email lwyatt@eit.ac.nz
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