Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management (Business Information Systems)

Info Systems

A course by

Future Skills

Gain advanced applied management and business information systems skills to prepare for management roles in modern organisations. This one-year, Level 8 postgraduate diploma features real-world projects, industry connections, and specialised electives such as information security and business intelligence.

NZ$29,785

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

NZQA Level 8 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Post Grad

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Auckland Central (Queen St), Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop advanced management capabilities

Critically assess and apply management skills in complex organisations.

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Undertake professional projects

Gain skills to design and execute small-scale professional projects within organisations.

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Evaluate and apply analytics in management

Critically evaluate data for decision-making and use analytics to inform management processes.

What You're Signing Up For

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management (Business Information Systems) at Future Skills is designed to extend and deepen your understanding of current information systems management and issues in a range of applied settings. Through experiential learning and a professional project, students gain practical skills required for management professions in business and IT. The programme is tailored for graduates looking to upskill or specialise in business information systems and includes engagement with industry through projects, employability workshops, and industry events.

Course Content

  • Capabilities for Managers
  • Research and Enquiry
  • Analytics for Managers
  • Project Management
  • Information Security (Elective)
  • Business Intelligence (Elective)
  • Management of Information Systems (Elective)
  • Business Solutions Architecture (Elective)
  • Business Analysis (Elective)
  • User Experience Design (Elective)
  • Software Engineering Methodologies (Elective)
  • Software Quality Assurance (Elective)
  • Professional Project

What you need to know first

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline

Or a combination of academic qualifications and relevant experience deemed equivalent

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • Information Technology

  • Management

  • Information Systems

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Business Analyst

  • Business Intelligence Analyst

  • Information Systems Analyst

  • Information Systems Security Analyst

  • Project Manager

  • Technical/Solution Architect

  • User Experience / Front End Designer

  • Information Systems Researcher