Why Study / Key Benefits

The Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Healthcare) is intended for students who want to combine business and technology skills with knowledge of healthcare systems and digital health.

Key benefits include:

• Interdisciplinary learning across healthcare, business, information systems and ICT.

• Healthcare-focused study covering healthcare systems, public health, patient-centred care, health information and digital health platforms.

• Technical and analytical skills relevant to managing healthcare data and information systems.

• Learning about information security and cybersecurity in healthcare environments.

• Business and project-management knowledge for improving healthcare operations and services.

• Research and applied-project experience, including a final 30-credit project.

• Preparation for work across healthcare providers, government organisations, NGOs and private-sector organisations.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme contains 23 papers across three levels. Most papers are worth 15 credits, while the final applied project is worth 30 credits.

Level 5 – Foundation subjects

• 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.

Level 6 – Intermediate subjects

• 6106 – Information Security Management: 15 credits.

• 6204 – Technology in Healthcare Management: 15 credits.

• 6205 – M?ori and Global Perspectives in Healthcare Management: 15 credits.

• 6206 – Digital Health Platforms and Cybersecurity in Healthcare: 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.

Level 7 – Advanced subjects

• 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.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The programme’s specialist focus is Healthcare within the broader Bachelor of Business Information Systems.

Its four subject areas are:

• Healthcare – 90 credits: healthcare systems, public health, patient-centred care, healthcare management and digital health.

• Business – 105 credits: business fundamentals, business operations, strategic planning, finance and project management.

• ICT – 120 credits: information systems, information security, digital health platforms, cybersecurity, analytics and software requirements.

• Research and Application – 45 credits: applied business research and the final applied project.

Programme Highlights

• Level 7 bachelor’s degree.

• 360-credit qualification.

• 24-month fast-track programme.

• Six 16-week trimesters, excluding holidays.

• 90 credits dedicated to healthcare subjects.

• 105 credits in business.

• 120 credits in ICT.

• 45 credits in research and application.

• Healthcare systems, public health and patient-centred care included in the curriculum.

• Digital health platforms and healthcare cybersecurity.

• Business intelligence, analytics and data-mining subjects.

• Final 30-credit applied project.

• BYOD requirement: students must bring a laptop or tablet.

Career Outcomes

ICL identifies potential career pathways across healthcare organisations, government agencies, NGOs and private-sector organisations.

Possible roles include:

• Health Information Systems Analyst.

• Clinical Data Analyst.

• Medical Records Data Coordinator.

• Health Informatics Specialist.

• Healthcare Business Intelligence Analyst.

• IT Support Specialist (Healthcare Systems).

• Digital Health Coordinator.

• Health Information Manager (entry-level roles).

• Project Coordinator (Healthcare/IT Projects).

• Systems Analyst (Healthcare Sector).

• Practice Management Systems Administrator.

• E-Health / Digital Health Support Officer.

Graduates are expected to develop the ability to:

• Analyse and manage healthcare-related information and data.

• Support the implementation of digital health systems.

• Apply project-management methods to healthcare technology projects.

• Improve healthcare processes and operational efficiency.

• Use data responsibly and securely for evidence-based decisions.

• Work with technical and non-technical teams in healthcare environments.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• ICL’s 2026 prospectus includes the Healthcare specialisation as a Level 7, 360-credit programme.

• ICL’s April 2026 fee schedule lists the Healthcare programme separately from the standard BBIS, with the same published tuition and additional fees.

• The 2026–27 intake calendar lists 27 July 2026 and 23 November 2026 as the programme’s start dates.

• The NZQA qualification record for the parent Bachelor of Business Information Systems is current, with the next review scheduled for 31 March 2028.

• The Healthcare specialisation is presented under the parent BBIS qualification record, rather than as a separately numbered NZQA qualification.

• Students must bring their own laptop or tablet.

• ICL’s general prospectus describes small-class teaching supported by online learning through Canvas.

• ICL states that course and timetable details may change without notice.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students intending to study this programme in New Zealand will generally need a Fee Paying Student Visa, subject to their personal circumstances and Immigration New Zealand’s requirements.

Main requirements

Applicants generally need to:

• Have an offer of place from an approved education provider.

• Show that they can pay the tuition fees for the required period of study or have an acceptable scholarship.

• Demonstrate sufficient funds for living expenses.

• Meet health and character requirements.

• Show that they genuinely intend to study in New Zealand.

• Provide evidence of onward travel or sufficient funds to purchase an outward ticket.

• Have acceptable medical and travel insurance for their stay.

• Meet any additional requirements specified by Immigration New Zealand.

Visa fee and processing information

Immigration New Zealand currently lists:

• Visa cost: From NZD $850.

• Processing time: 80% of applications within 7 weeks.

• Maximum visa duration: Up to four years, depending on the study period and individual circumstances.

Living-cost funds

For tertiary students studying for one year or longer, Immigration New Zealand requires evidence of at least NZD $20,000 for each year of study.

For this two-year programme, the standard living-cost benchmark is:

• Year 1: NZD $20,000.

• Year 2: NZD $20,000.

• Two-year benchmark: NZD $40,000.

Acceptable financial evidence may include:

• Recent bank statements.

• Fixed-term deposit certificates.

• Scholarship letters.

• Education-loan documents.

• Evidence of qualifying sponsorship or financial undertaking.

Work rights

A student visa may allow:

• Part-time employment for up to 25 hours per week during study.

• Full-time employment during scheduled holidays, where the visa conditions permit it.

Important considerations for Indian applicants

• Applicants should provide genuine and verifiable evidence of the source and availability of their funds.

• Immigration New Zealand may request supporting evidence for education loans, large deposits or recently opened bank accounts.

• Indian citizens applying from India should check the South Asia-specific sponsorship and financial-undertaking rules. Under the current rules, only immediate family members can sponsor or provide a financial undertaking for applicants from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal or Bhutan applying from those countries.

• Indian citizens may also be able to use the Funds Transfer Scheme, subject to its requirements.