Bachelor of Business Information Systems at ICL Graduate Business School

Graduate with a valuable combination of business understanding and technical capability. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems at ICL Graduate Business School brings together programming, databases, cybersecurity, analytics, business operations and project management in an accelerated 24-month degree.

Learn to design and improve systems that support real organisational goals. Students develop technical, analytical and professional capabilities before completing a 30-credit applied project aligned with industry needs.

Why choose Bachelor of Business Information Systems?

• Complete a 360-credit NZQF Level 7 bachelor’s degree in 24 months.
• Combine information systems, ICT, business and applied research.
• Study programming, databases, web development and information security.
• Build business intelligence, analytics and data-mining capability.
• Develop project management, business-process and financial-planning skills.
• Complete a substantial industry-aligned applied project.

Program at a glance

• Qualification: Bachelor of Business Information Systems
• NZQF level: Level 7
• Credits: 360
• Duration: 24 months
• Study structure: Six 16-week trimesters, excluding holidays
• Location: ICL Education Centre, Auckland CBD
• Delivery: Face-to-face study with required independent learning and any specified practicum or applied-project components
• English requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent
• Device requirement: Students must bring a suitable laptop or tablet

Business and technology in one integrated degree

The degree is designed for students who want to work across business and digital functions. It develops the ability to analyse organisational requirements, create technical and process solutions, work responsibly with data and communicate across multidisciplinary teams.

What you will study

• 5101 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming - 15 credits
• 5102 Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming - 15 credits
• 5103 Discrete Mathematics - 15 credits
• 5140 Information Systems - 15 credits
• 5143 Introductory Statistics for Business Management - 15 credits
• 5200 Business Fundamentals - 15 credits
• 5201 Professional Practice and Communication in Business - 15 credits
• 5210 Managing Business Operations - 15 credits
• 5213 New Zealand Business Environment - 15 credits
• 6101 Ethics for the Information Systems Professional - 15 credits
• 6104 Database Management Systems - 15 credits
• 6105 Web Design and Development - 15 credits
• 6106 Information Security Management - 15 credits
• 6200 Strategic Business Planning - 15 credits
• 6203 Business Process Management - 15 credits
• 6209 Integrated Project Management - 15 credits
• 6213 Planning and Managing Business Finances - 15 credits
• 6501 Applied Business Research - 15 credits
• 7101 Business Intelligence and Analytics - 15 credits
• 7102 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery - 15 credits
• 7103 Software Requirements Analysis - 15 credits
• 7241 The Digital and Social Media Landscape - 15 credits
• 7502 Applied Project - 30 credits

Skills you can develop

• Programming and database development
• Business and systems analysis
• Information security and ethical data use
• Business intelligence and analytics
• Project and process management
• Applied research and professional communication

Entry requirements

• A qualification recognised as New Zealand University Entrance, including the required subject, literacy and numeracy credits, or an equivalent overseas secondary-school qualification accepted by ICL.
• International qualifications are assessed for equivalence as part of the application process.

English-language requirements

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent. English results and recognised alternatives remain subject to ICL and applicable regulatory requirements.

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Tuition and additional fees

• Standard tuition: NZD 42,500 per 180-credit study year.
• Approximate tuition display: USD 8,100 per semester.
• Material fee: NZD 2,500 per 180 credits.
• Enrolment fee: NZD 260.

The USD figure is a planning estimate based on the standard tuition and 3 study periods per academic year. Official fees are invoiced in New Zealand dollars. Exchange rates, ancillary charges and payment schedules should be reconfirmed before enrolment.

Career directions

Depending on prior experience, professional requirements and employer expectations, graduates may consider pathways such as:

• Database Administrator
• Information Systems Manager
• Business Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• IT Consultant
• Programmer or Designer
• Data Modeller
• E-commerce Administrator
• Application Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Systems Developer
• IT Technical Support

Completion does not guarantee employment, professional registration, further-study admission or immigration outcomes. Regulated professions may require additional approvals and ongoing requirements.

Study in central Auckland

ICL Education Centre is located on Lorne Street in Auckland CBD, close to public transport, libraries, cultural institutions and the city’s commercial districts.

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