Overview

Looking for a sought-after blend of business and IT skills? Gain expertise in the latest digital technologies and pursue a career as a tech-savvy manager, through the Digital Business programme at the University of Waikato, helping companies to improve their business performance.

New technologies are revolutionising every aspect of business - from banking and finance to agriculture and healthcare, no industry has been left untouched. Successful businesses of the future will be digitally advanced businesses.

This subject prepares future managers for a fast-evolving world where 'disruptive' digital technologies – such as big data, mobile and gamification – have changed the rules of the game when it comes to business operations, marketing and customer service.

Career opportunities

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World of Digital Business

Digital Business and Supply Chain Management

Economics for Business and Management

Character and Intercultural Capabilities in Organisations

Tools for Managing Projects

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply at any time throughout the year. You will choose your preferred intake during your application process.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, New Zealand
Tauranga, New Zealand

Disciplines

Business Information Systems Digital Marketing View 4 other Bachelors in Business Information Systems in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

46

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 70 or higher or QLD OP of 14 or lower (if sat prior to 2020). This also applies to students studying Australian qualifications outside Australia, such as the South Australian Matriculation (SAM) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

Successful completion of GCE Advanced level with a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1.

Completion of USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 in grade 12; or, Completion of the GED with 660 overall (145 min in each subject).

One year of successful Bachelor's degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

38250 NZD / year

≈ 38250 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8204 NZD / year

≈ 8204 NZD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

New Zealand

1470 - 2020 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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