Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Business Analytics)

The University of Waikato

Position yourself at the forefront of the business analytics revolution. Today's organisations are looking for experts who can translate complex data into strategic business intelligence to gain a competitive edge. This one-year postgraduate diploma emphasises the practical applications of analytics to solve real-world business challenges, rather than focusing on computer science skills such as machine learning. It provides an in-depth exploration of key topics such as data visualisation, predictive analytics, business intelligence, and decision modelling. Through real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to extract and analyse 'big data', visualise key trends, make forecasts, turn complex datasets into actionable insights, and present data in clear, compelling ways to key stakeholders. Graduates will be equipped to pursue successful careers as business analysts across many industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, agribusiness, marketing, supply chain, consulting, and government.