Digital BusinessSubject regulations

Digital Business gives students a sought-after blend of business and IT skills to prepare you for a career as a digital manager in our fast-evolving world. You will gain an understanding of the latest digital technologies, such as big data and cloud computing and how they can be used to revolutionise business operations and customer service across all industries, from banking and finance through to agriculture and healthcare.

Digital Business is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus) and the Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Digital Business may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Digital Business as a single major for the BBus , students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Digital Business, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, DIGIB200, DIGIB201, DIGIB202, DIGIB302, DIGIB303, DIGIB304, and one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399.

To complete Digital Business as part of a double major for the BBus or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Digital Business, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete DIGIB101, MGSYS101, DIGIB200, DIGIB201, DIGIB202, DIGIB302, DIGIB303, and DIGIB304.

To complete a minor in Digital Business, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Digital Business major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete DIGIB101.

NOTES:

[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Digital Business at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be included for these programmes.
The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the [BBus(Hons)[(https://www.waikato.ac.nz/about/calendar/regulations/bachelors-honours/bbushons/), PGCert(DigiBus), PGDip(DigiBus) and MDigiBus.
There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the BBus(Hons).
PGCert(DigiBus) students must complete DIGIB555 or DIGIB558, and select the remaining 30 points from the papers listed for the subject.
PGDip(DigiBus) students must complete DIGIB555 and DIGIB558, and select the remaining 30 points from the papers listed for the subject.
MDigiBus students must meet the requirements for the field of the degree and complete either DIGIB519 and DIGIB552; or MNGMT581 and DIGIB591 or DIGIB592 or DIGIB593.
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

Digital Business papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DIGIB101The World of Digital Business Information and communications technologies are fundamentally changing business operations. This paper introduces all aspects associated with the...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
MGSYS101Digital Business and Supply Chain Management This paper explores the dual concepts of digital business and supply chain management. The interactive lectures help in developing critical thinking...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DIGIB200Tools for Managing Projects This paper introduces foundational project management concepts using a holistic approach to link students’ theoretical knowledge to practice. Lecture...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)
DIGIB201Creating Value with Social Media Analytics The paper offers concepts and techniques that businesses need to extract valuable hidden business insights from a vast amount of social media data...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam)
DIGIB202The Techno-Savvy Business The very latest digital technologies are introduced. As well as developing hands-on skills in these technologies, students are also provided the...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DIGIB302Digital Business Technology Trends This paper focuses on a small number of the most recent and disruptive business technologies. This includes, for example, health informatics...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
DIGIB303Managing Digital Business Transformation This paper focuses on digital business transformation. It will help future managers deliver business value by being informed participants and leaders...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)
DIGIB304Digital Business Enterprise Implementation The implementation of large-scale enterprise software systems is covered through lectures and hands-on practicals using SAP software. Software...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
MNGMT362E-Logistics This paper aims to develop students' ability to design and manage e-logistics technologies. The paper emphasises the importance of fast-developing...	15	25VB (National Economics University, Vietnam)
PRMGT302Agile Project Management This paper addresses advanced important practical project management issues relating to systems, processes and personnel with special attention given...	15	25A (Online) & 25B (Online) & 25C (Online) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam)
STMGT306Business Ecosystems Entrepreneurial ecosystems showcase the factors driving economic growth and sustainable development. Develop skills in evaluating the context for...	15	25G (Online)
WSOMM396Management Internship The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Tauranga) & 25VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 25VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam)
WSOMM399Report of an Investigation This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
BUSAN543Applied Business Analytics This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills...	30	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
DIGIB519Professional Field Internship This paper facilitates practical experience building and skills development through an intensive industry internship for graduate level students...	30	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Online)
DIGIB552Applied Research Methods and Project This paper provides the opportunity for students at the graduate level to produce a research report which reflects their ability to investigate...	30	25A (Online)
DIGIB555Digital Business Management A focus on the successful management of digital business applications based on rapidly evolving technologies; from business case to competitive...	30	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)
DIGIB558Contemporary Issues in Digital Business As new electronic technologies emerge, businesses are faced with many challenges about how best to address the opportunities and threats such...	30	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
DIGIB591Digital Business Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	30	25X (Hamilton)
DIGIB592Digital Business Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton)
DIGIB593Digital Business Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton)
DIGIB594Digital Business Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton)
SCMGT577E-Enabled Agile Supply Chains Agility is at the cutting edge of contemporary supply network management and a leading strategy for competing in today’s highly competitive...	30	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DIGIB800Digital Business MPhil Thesis	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DIGIB900Digital Business PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 10 Jun 2025 01:00am

Digital BusinessSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCert(DBus) and GradDip(DBus)

PGCert(DigiBus), PGDip(DigiBus), BBus(Hons) and MDigiBus

MPhil

PhD

Digital Business papers