EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Te Aho a Māui | New Zealand
EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | Te Aho a Māui | New Zealand
To see the most relevant information, please let us know if you are an international student.
Phone: 0800 22 55 348 or email: Business@eit.ac.nz
Phone: 0800 22 55 348 or email: Business@eit.ac.nz
Please contact international@eit.ac.nz if you have any questions about this programme.
Please contact international@eit.ac.nz if you have any questions about this programme.
Contemporary organisations depend on their data. Increasingly, a successful career requires the ability to explore and critically evaluate data in order to make sense of large and complex data sets. Contemporary professionals must be able to demystify data and present findings to others in a way that is easily and quickly understood.
Contemporary organisations depend on their data. Increasingly, a successful career requires the ability to explore and critically evaluate data in order to make sense of large and complex data sets. Contemporary professionals must be able to demystify data and present findings to others in a way that is easily and quickly understood.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics will provide you with the tool-kit required to confidently work with data. The programme is carefully structured to guide the development of your skills.
We begin by building your mastery of Excel as a key data analytic and data presentation tool, and progress through the strategic analysis of financial data to the use of sophisticated data platforms, and data interrogation and presentation tools. As you progress through the programme, you will have the opportunity to relate the topics covered directly to your own organisation.
The programme has been structured specifically for industry professionals. Learning is flexible and the programme can be taken at a pace which works around your life.
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 two compulsory courses:
Followed by two of the following electives:
Study Pathway
Full-time study has a prescribed course structure:
Part-time study has a semi‐prescribed course sequence:
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:
In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Programme Coordinator, individual students may seek to complete their certificate by selecting an alternative Level 8 elective from any other EIT Hawke’s Bay programme.
Typical opportunities after graduation include work opportunities as a:
Further your study with a Master and then Doctoral qualification.
A personal interview is available as part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Standard Entry
Provisional Entry*
*Please note: this normally requires an interview and is at the discretion of EIT.
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at any other tertiary institution, life or work experiences and workplace training can also be considered. If you think you qualify, you can apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Postgraduate Programmes Administrator in your region.
Auckland – email adminak@eit.ac.nz
Hawke’s Bay – Lavinia Wyatt on 06 830 1279 or email lwyatt@eit.ac.nz
Make sure you have read and understood the entry requirements for your situation and background.
Entry requirements can be different for domestic and international students.
The next intake date(s) for your chosen course and campus are listed in the Course Details panel on this page.
Dates can vary between campuses, so make sure you have selected the campus you wish to study at.
Visit https://www.eit.ac.nz/fees/ to see the fees for this programme.
If your course requires any supporting forms, they will be listed below under ‘Supporting Documentation’
You’ll need an up-to-date email address to start your online application.
You’ll also need to know what you want to study – your degree or programme and majors and/or minors, and the courses you plan to take.
You may be asked to submit supporting documentation with your application.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics will provide you with the tool-kit required to confidently work with data. The programme is carefully structured to guide the development of your skills.
We begin by building your mastery of Excel as a key data analytic and data presentation tool, and progress through the strategic analysis of financial data to the use of sophisticated data platforms, and data interrogation and presentation tools. As you progress through the programme, you will have the opportunity to relate the topics covered directly to your own organisation.
The programme has been structured specifically for industry professionals. Learning is flexible and the programme can be taken at a pace which works around your life.
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 two compulsory courses:
Followed by two of the following electives:
Study Pathway
Full-time study has a prescribed course structure:
Part-time study has a semi‐prescribed course sequence:
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:
In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Programme Coordinator, individual students may seek to complete their certificate by selecting an alternative Level 8 elective from any other EIT Hawke’s Bay programme.
Typical opportunities after graduation include work opportunities as a:
Further your study with a Master and then Doctoral qualification.
An undergraduate degree in the same field as your chosen Postgraduate Certificate programme.
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
Further information about NZQA English language entry requirements for international students can be found at www2.nzqa.govt.nz/tertiary/english-language-entry-requirements-for-international-students/
Complete and sign our international student application form at eit.ac.nz/apply-online-international/
We recommend you apply at least 12 weeks before your intended start date. You can apply online at www.immigration.govt.nz
If you have any questions about the process, contact your agent or email visas@eit.ac.nz
Book your flights
When your student visa is approved, book your flights and ensure you meet all government-mandated entry requirements to come to New Zealand. Check the Immigration New Zealand website for the most up-to-date information.
Organise your accommodation
If you haven’t already organised your accommodation, you should now decide which of the accommodation options is most suitable for you. You can find our more about our EIT accommodation options here.
Your International Student Support Officer will contact you after you enrol to keep you up-to-date with anything you need to know, including details about your Orientation, where you will meet your classmates and all about studying at EIT.
If you need any help you can contact our friendly staff at international@eit.ac.nz
