MDigiBus - Digital Business as a second subject
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Set yourself up for where the world of digital business is going with a specialised master’s degree in this cutting-edge field.
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, helping companies to improve their business performance.
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Key information
| Duration Of Study: | 12 months (full-time) or 1.5-2 years (part-time) |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 or 180 (depending on previous qualification) |
| Start Dates: | February (A Trimester) and July (B Trimester) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | 2023 fees: $10,430 (120 pts) - $16,688 (180 pts) per programme |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | 2023 fees: $34,085 (120 pts) - $51,130 (180 pts) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Web systems project manager
- E-commerce project manager
- E-business manager
- Business systems analyst
- Web / systems developer
- Digital marketing specialist
- E-commerce entrepreneur
- Business manager
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Papers
Papers available within Digital Business
Prescriptions for the 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 MNMGT581 and DIGIB591 or DIGIB592 or DIGIB593.
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGIB519 | Professional Field Internship | 30.0 | 23B (Online) & 23X (Online) |
| This paper, usually taken in the New Zealand summer period from November to February, facilitates practical experience building and skills development through an intensive industry internship for graduate level students. The paper is delivered online, and students will be on-site and at work in their host organisations from 8-13 we... | |||
| DIGIB552 | Applied Research Methods and Project | 30.0 | 23A (Online) |
| This paper provides the opportunity for students at the graduate level to produce a research report which reflects their ability to investigate in-depth a business topic of their interest. The report is expected to have value to a practicing manager, rather than having an academic focus. The paper will be delivered solely online. T... | |||
| DIGIB555 | Digital Business Management | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Online) |
| A focus on the successful management of digital business applications based on rapidly evolving technologies; from business case to competitive impact. | |||
| DIGIB558 | Contemporary Issues in Digital Business | 30.0 | 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Online) |
| As new electronic technologies emerge, businesses are faced with many challenges about how best to address the opportunities and threats such technologies present. This seminar and discussion based paper addresses a range of topical issues associated with digital business and the crucial role they play in the modern-day, global bu... | |||
| DIGIB591 | Digital Business Dissertation | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| DIGIB592 | Digital Business Dissertation | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| DIGIB593 | Digital Business Thesis | 90.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| DIGIB594 | Digital Business Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| SCMGT577 | E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains | 30.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Agility is at the cutting edge of supply chain management and is a leading strategy for competing in today's highly competitive global marketplace; and successful agile supply chains are critically dependent on e-business strategies and systems. This paper is based on foundational and current readings in supply chain strategies inc... | |||
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Contacts
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