Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Healthcare) at ICL Graduate Business School

Prepare to support better healthcare through business insight, data and technology. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems with specialisation in Healthcare at ICL combines healthcare systems and policy with information systems, cybersecurity, analytics, business operations and applied research.

Develop the ability to work across healthcare, business and technology teams. Students learn to manage information responsibly, support digital-health solutions and contribute to service improvement and evidence-based decision-making.

Why choose Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Healthcare?

• Complete a 360-credit NZQF Level 7 bachelor’s degree in 24 months.
• Combine healthcare, business, ICT, information systems and applied research.
• Study public health, patient-centred care and health information systems.
• Explore digital-health platforms and cybersecurity in healthcare.
• Build business intelligence, analytics and project-management capability.
• Complete a substantial applied project.

Program at a glance

• Qualification: Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Healthcare
• NZQF level: Level 7
• Credits: 360
• Duration: 24 months
• Study structure: Six 16-week trimesters, excluding holidays
• Location: ICL Education Centre, Auckland CBD
• Delivery: Face-to-face study with required independent learning and any specified practicum or applied-project components
• English requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent
• Device requirement: Students must bring a suitable laptop or tablet

Digital systems for modern healthcare

Healthcare organisations increasingly depend on secure information systems, reliable data and professionals who understand both operational and clinical environments. This specialisation develops the analytical and professional skills to support digital health, health information management and organisational decision-making.

What you will study

• 5202 Introduction to Healthcare Concepts, Systems and Practice - 15 credits
• 5203 Public Health, Communication and Policies - 15 credits
• 5205 Patient-Centred Care and Ethics - 15 credits
• 5140 Information Systems - 15 credits
• 5143 Introductory Statistics for Business Management - 15 credits
• 5200 Business Fundamentals - 15 credits
• 5201 Professional Practice and Communication in Business - 15 credits
• 5210 Managing Business Operations - 15 credits
• 5213 New Zealand Business Environment - 15 credits
• 6204 Technology in Healthcare Management - 15 credits
• 6205 Māori and Global Perspectives in Healthcare Management - 15 credits
• 6206 Digital Health Platforms and Cybersecurity in Healthcare - 15 credits
• 6106 Information Security Management - 15 credits
• 6200 Strategic Business Planning - 15 credits
• 6203 Business Process Management - 15 credits
• 6209 Integrated Project Management - 15 credits
• 6213 Planning and Managing Business Finances - 15 credits
• 6501 Applied Business Research - 15 credits
• 7101 Business Intelligence and Analytics - 15 credits
• 7102 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery - 15 credits
• 7103 Software Requirements Analysis - 15 credits
• 7241 The Digital and Social Media Landscape - 15 credits
• 7502 Applied Project - 30 credits

Skills you can develop

• Healthcare information systems
• Digital health and cybersecurity
• Healthcare data analysis
• Patient-centred and ethical practice
• Business intelligence and project management
• Applied research and multidisciplinary communication

Entry requirements

• A qualification recognised as New Zealand University Entrance, including the required subject, literacy and numeracy credits, or an equivalent overseas secondary-school qualification accepted by ICL.
• International qualifications are assessed for equivalence as part of the application process.

English-language requirements

Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or an NZQA-recognised equivalent. English results and recognised alternatives remain subject to ICL and applicable regulatory requirements.

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Tuition and additional fees

• Standard tuition: NZD 42,500 per 180-credit study year.
• Approximate tuition display: USD 8,100 per semester.
• Material fee: NZD 2,500 per 180 credits.
• Enrolment fee: NZD 260.

The USD figure is a planning estimate based on the standard tuition and 3 study periods per academic year. Official fees are invoiced in New Zealand dollars. Exchange rates, ancillary charges and payment schedules should be reconfirmed before enrolment.

Career directions

Depending on prior experience, professional requirements and employer expectations, graduates may consider pathways such as:

• Health Information Systems Analyst
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Medical Records Data Coordinator
• Health Informatics Specialist
• Healthcare Business Intelligence Analyst
• IT Support Specialist for healthcare systems
• Digital Health Coordinator
• Entry-level Health Information Manager
• Healthcare or IT Project Coordinator
• Healthcare Systems Analyst
• Digital Health Support Officer

Completion does not guarantee employment, professional registration, further-study admission or immigration outcomes. Regulated professions may require additional approvals and ongoing requirements.

Study in central Auckland

ICL Education Centre is located on Lorne Street in Auckland CBD, close to public transport, libraries, cultural institutions and the city’s commercial districts.

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