Digital Business Subject regulations
Digital Business gives students a sought-after blend of business and IT skills to prepare you for a career as a digital manager in our fast-evolving world. You will gain an understanding of the latest digital technologies, such as big data and cloud computing and how they can be used to revolutionise business operations and customer service across all industries, from banking and finance through to agriculture and healthcare.
Digital Business is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus) and the Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Digital Business may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Digital Business as a single major for the BBus , students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Digital Business, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, DIGIB200, DIGIB201, DIGIB202, DIGIB302, DIGIB303, DIGIB304, and one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399.
To complete Digital Business as part of a double major for the BBus or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Digital Business, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, DIGIB200, DIGIB201, DIGIB202, DIGIB302, DIGIB303, and DIGIB304.
To complete a minor in Digital Business, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Digital Business major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete DIGIB101.
NOTES:
[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(DBus) and GradDip(DBus) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Digital Business at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be included for these programmes.
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PGCert(DigiBus), PGDip(DigiBus), BBus(Hons) and MDigiBus The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(DigiBus), PGDip(DigiBus) and MDigiBus.
There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the BBus(Hons).
PGCert(DigiBus) students must complete DIGIB555 or DIGIB558, and select the remaining 30 points from the papers listed for the subject.
PGDip(DigiBus) students must complete DIGIB555 and DIGIB558, and select the remaining 30 points from the papers listed for the subject.
MDigiBus students must meet the requirements for the field of the degree and complete either DIGIB519 and DIGIB552; or MNGMT581 and DIGIB591 or DIGIB592 or DIGIB593.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Digital Business papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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DIGIB101
The World of Digital Business
Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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MGSYS101
Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
This paper explores the dual concepts of digital business and supply chain management. The interactive lectures help in developing critical thinking... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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DIGIB200
Tools for Managing Projects
This paper introduces foundational project management concepts using a holistic approach to link students’ theoretical knowledge to practice. Lecture... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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DIGIB201
Creating Value with Social Media Analytics
The paper offers concepts and techniques that businesses need to extract valuable hidden business insights from a vast amount of social media data... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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DIGIB202
The Techno-Savvy Business
The very latest digital technologies are introduced. As well as developing hands-on skills in these technologies, students are also provided the... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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PRMGT202
Agile Methods in Project Management
This paper examines contemporary project management with an emphasis on agile approaches and organizational dynamics. Through real-world case... |
15 | 26VC (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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DIGIB302
Digital Business Technology Trends
This paper focuses on a small number of the most recent and disruptive business technologies. This includes, for example, health informatics... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26VB (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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DIGIB303
Managing Digital Business Transformation
This paper focuses on digital business transformation. It will help future managers deliver business value by being informed participants and leaders... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26VC (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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DIGIB304
Digital Business Enterprise Implementation
The implementation of large-scale enterprise software systems is covered through lectures and hands-on practicals using SAP software. Software... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26VC (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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MNGMT362
E-Logistics
This paper aims to develop students' ability to design and manage e-logistics technologies. The paper emphasises the importance of fast-developing... |
15 | 26VC (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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PRMGT302
Agile Project Management
This paper addresses advanced important practical project management issues relating to systems, processes and personnel with special attention given... |
15 | 26A (Online) & 26B (Online) & 26C (Online) & 26VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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WSOMM396
Management Internship
The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) & 26C (Hamilton) & 26C (Tauranga) & 26VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 26VC (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) |
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WSOMM399
Report of an Investigation
This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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BUSAN543
Applied Business Analytics
This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) |
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DIGIB519
Professional Field Internship
This paper facilitates practical experience building and skills development through an intensive industry internship for graduate level students... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26C (Hamilton) & 26C (Online) |
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DIGIB552
Applied Research Methods and Project
This paper provides the opportunity for students at the graduate level to produce a research report which reflects their ability to investigate... |
30 | 26A (Online) |
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DIGIB555
Digital Business Management
A focus on the successful management of digital business applications based on rapidly evolving technologies; from business case to competitive... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) |
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DIGIB558
Contemporary Issues in Digital Business
As new electronic technologies emerge, businesses are faced with many challenges about how best to address the opportunities and threats such... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) |
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DIGIB591
Digital Business Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 591 dissertation is a maximum of 13,000 words. |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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DIGIB592
Digital Business Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 592 dissertation is a maximum of 26,000 words. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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DIGIB593
Digital Business Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 593 thesis is a maximum of 39,000 words. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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DIGIB594
Digital Business Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 594 thesis is a maximum of 50,000 words. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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SCMGT577
E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains
Agility is at the cutting edge of contemporary supply network management and a leading strategy for competing in today’s highly competitive... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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DIGIB800
Digital Business MPhil Thesis
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120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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DIGIB900
Digital Business PhD Thesis
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120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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DIGIB101 The World of Digital Business
Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the...
Points 15This paper explores the dual concepts of digital business and supply chain management. The interactive lectures help in developing critical thinking...
Points 15 -
DIGIB200 Tools for Managing Projects
This paper introduces foundational project management concepts using a holistic approach to link students’ theoretical knowledge to practice. Lecture...
Points 15The paper offers concepts and techniques that businesses need to extract valuable hidden business insights from a vast amount of social media data...
Points 15The very latest digital technologies are introduced. As well as developing hands-on skills in these technologies, students are also provided the...
Points 15This paper examines contemporary project management with an emphasis on agile approaches and organizational dynamics. Through real-world case...
Points 15 -
DIGIB302 Digital Business Technology Trends
This paper focuses on a small number of the most recent and disruptive business technologies. This includes, for example, health informatics...
Points 15This paper focuses on digital business transformation. It will help future managers deliver business value by being informed participants and leaders...
Points 15The implementation of large-scale enterprise software systems is covered through lectures and hands-on practicals using SAP software. Software...
Points 15This paper aims to develop students' ability to design and manage e-logistics technologies. The paper emphasises the importance of fast-developing...
Points 15This paper addresses advanced important practical project management issues relating to systems, processes and personnel with special attention given...
Points 15The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within...
Points 15This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in...
Points 15 -
BUSAN543 Applied Business Analytics
This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills...
Points 30This paper facilitates practical experience building and skills development through an intensive industry internship for graduate level students...
Points 30This paper provides the opportunity for students at the graduate level to produce a research report which reflects their ability to investigate...
Points 30A focus on the successful management of digital business applications based on rapidly evolving technologies; from business case to competitive...
Points 30As new electronic technologies emerge, businesses are faced with many challenges about how best to address the opportunities and threats such...
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 591 dissertation is a maximum of 13,000 words.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. The 592 dissertation is a maximum of 26,000 words.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 593 thesis is a maximum of 39,000 words.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. The 594 thesis is a maximum of 50,000 words.
Points 120Agility is at the cutting edge of contemporary supply network management and a leading strategy for competing in today’s highly competitive...
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DIGIB900 Digital Business PhD Thesis
Points 120
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 31 Oct 2025 01:00am