Course details

Master of Business Informatics
NZQF Level 9

About the course

What is the Master of Business Informatics?

Business Informatics is a discipline combining informatics and management innovation and concepts, incorporating Service Computing and Security. It is a cross-disciplinary field that covers science and technology, and represents a promising direction for distributed computing and cloud computing methodologies. It aims to bridge the gap between business services and IT services by supporting the whole lifecycle of service innovation. Over the last ten years, service computing applications in business have produced considerable success. In the service and cloud computing space in particular, but also in other IT spaces, security is paramount.

The aims of the Master of Business Informatics (MBI) are to take an interdisciplinary approach in informatics and business innovation within a single qualification, including the core disciplines of enterprise innovation, IT service management, information security management, digital transformation, project management and business professionalism, and to develop research skills through an applied project. This programme brings together business and IT services in both a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ and a global context. The MBI is a level 9 qualification of 180 credits. It includes nine 15-credit informatics, business and research papers at level 8, and a 45-credit level 9 applied project.

There are nine papers:
Enterprise Systems and Business Analysis
Innovation and Design Thinking
Enterprise Innovation
Information Security Management
IT Service Management and Strategy
Project Management
Business Transformation
Business Professionalism
Research Methods

The fourth trimester consists of a 45-credit Applied Project.

Total credits 180

Entry requirements

  • Students must have a Bachelor's degree or a Graduate Diploma in a business-related or IT/computing subject.
  • International students must also meet the English Language requirements – academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0, or any equivalent recognised by NZQA.

See for the equivalent NZQA recognised English Proficiency outcomes.


About the provider

ICL Graduate Business School is a private tertiary institution situated in the heart of Auckland City, ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ. It offers practical programmes in Business, Business Informatics, and Early Childhood Education across various levels of study, including Bachelor's degrees, Graduate and Postgraduate diplomas, and Master's degrees.

Recognised as a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Category 1 Education Provider, ICL Graduate Business School is committed to delivering high-quality education. The institution prides itself on its diverse student body, with over 80 nationalities represented, and offers flexible study options to cater to a wide range of learners.

ICL's programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environment. The school also provides pathway services for students planning further education or seeking employment opportunities, both within ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ and internationally.

Located in Auckland's central business district, ICL Graduate Business School offers students access to a vibrant city life, robust infrastructure, and a diverse cultural environment, enhancing both their academic and personal experiences.

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