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A forefront business degree with a strong emphasis on research in Business Informatics prepares graduates to add value to both enterprises and research-led organisations. By studying the latest developments in Business Informatics, graduates learn how this field shapes the competitive landscape of industries.

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.

ICL is the only tertiary education in ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ currently offering the MBI, a programme created to fill a gap in the industry for a professional with the right blend of skills in IT and Business. Students are ideally positioned upon graduation to find employment. The MBI by Thesis is approved by NZQA as a qualification ID number 3749-5.

BYOD: Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

CURRICULUM

16-Month Programme: Four 16-week trimesters, excluding holidays. One trimester of face-to-face tuition on campus and three trimesters of supervised research work in preparation for completing the thesis.

180 Credits: Four 15-credit papers, one 30-credit research proposal, and a 90-credit thesis.

• 8151 - Information Security Management
• 8150 - IT Service Management and Strategy
• 8542 - Research Methods
• 8711 - Comparing Western and Indigenous Approaches
  to Research
• 8712 - Research Proposal
• 9540 - Thesis
  

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

MBI graduates will have advanced-level knowledge of the emerging field of business informatics and be able to apply it in a variety of business roles requiring an ability to manage digital transformation in business settings.
According to NZQA, Master’s degree graduates are able to:

• Demonstrate a high order of skills in the planning, execution and completion of a piece of original research or creative scholarly work, and
• Apply such skills learned during the study programme to new situations.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

• Business Analysts
• Process and Service Managers
• Change Managers
• IT Security Specialists
• IT Entrepreneurs
• Innovation Consultant
• Project Manager
• Information Systems Manager
• Research Analyst (Business Informatics)
• Research Officer
• Product Lead

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.