This programme begins by scaffolding you into understanding and using advanced data manipulation techniques and common software tools to produce data driven spreadsheets.

The following courses build on this knowledge and advances skills so that you will learn and experience more sophisticated and specialized data manipulation techniques along with using dashboard software (such as Power BI).

By the completion of the programme, you can apply these skills to a real workplace scenario by completing an applied capstone.

You will complete three compulsory courses:

PGQM8.400 Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Tools (Pre‐requisite for PGDAV8.100 and LSCPG8.400)
PGDAV8.100 Data Analytics and Visualisation
MAPM8.160 Strategic Financial Management
Followed by one of the following electives:

PGST8.100 Special Topic
PGWIL8.100 Work Integrated Learning
ITPG8.400 Impact of Computing on Society
DBPG8.200 Digital Marketing
LSCPG8.500 International Supply Chain Management
MAPM8.700 The Contemporary Global Business Environment
Study Pathway

Full-time study has a prescribed course structure:

Term 1: PGQM8.400 Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Tools and MAPM8.160 Strategic Financial Management.
Term 2: PGDAV8.100 Data Analytics and Visualisation and one of three electives.
Part-time study has a semi‐prescribed course sequence:

PGQM8.400 Quantitative Methods and Contemporary Tools is studied first.
Then (in any order) PGDAV8.100 Data Analytics and Visualisation and MAPM8.160 Strategic Financial Management.
Then one of three electives.
Those who have an interest in Logistics may complete their studies by studying LSCPG8.500 International Supply Chain Management. Those who are in the workplace, may wish to complete their studies by engaging in a workplace project, others may elect a topic or applied project in which to extend their skill set.

In all cases, the specific courses that make up your pathway will be planned by the Programme Coordinator and yourself to ensure that:

You are able to achieve the programme requirements over the duration of your study.
You are able to achieve your desired educational outcomes from the courses chosen.
The timetabled course contact hours for the chosen courses are compatible.
Courses selected are not equivalent to any of the courses in the entry qualification.
In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Programme Coordinator, individual learners may seek to complete their certificate by selecting an alternative Level 8 elective from any other EIT | Te Pūkenga Hawke’s Bay programme.

Typical opportunities after graduation include work opportunities as a: Business Analytics professional, Data Analyst, Consultant, Business Intelligence Officer, Database Analyst and Business Insights Executive.