University
University of CanterburyMaster of Business Information Systems
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
4 years and 17 months
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
Information Systems is a fast-expanding industry and the point where business studies and information technology meet. Information systems are a major part of many organisations and impact business operations on a day-to-day basis through mobile phones, EFTPOS, news, and the internet. As a result there has been an increasing demand for 'tech-savvy' people to create and run these systems.
UC's Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) aims to address high-level skills shortages in the rapidly growing ICT industry, and to meet the growing demand for work-ready graduates in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. The MBIS equips graduates, including those from a non-Information Systems or Commerce background, with specialist knowledge and skills applicable to managing the use of technology and technology-driven innovations in business.
The MBIS sits within the Business Taught Masters programme as part of a suite of taught master’s degrees that cater for graduates with a background in an unrelated field.
New cash scholarships are available. See more information about the UC Business Taught Masters Support Scholarship.
Course Subjects- one compulsory course
- either a project or internship plus coursework (depending on availability)
- option to complete a major subject
- the remaining points from elective courses.
- MBIS601 Management of Information Systems
- MBIS680 Research Project (45 points)
- MBIS673 Applied IS Project (30 points)
- MBIS691 Information System Internship (30 points)
- MBUS673 Innovation
- MBUS674 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- MBIS623 Data Management
- Two courses chosen from these options
- MBIS624 Business Intelligence in Organisations
- INFO621 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
- INFO634 Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
- 400-level STAT courses
- 400-level DATA courses (between DATA410-479)
- MBIS602 Systems Analysis and Process Modelling
- Three courses chosen from these options
- COSC480 Computer Programming
- MBIS603 Digital Business and Technology
- MBIS621 Project Management
- MBIS622 IS Security and Risk Management
- INFO633 Knowledge Management
Entry criteria
To enter the MBIS you must have a bachelor's degree with at least a B- Grade Point Average in 300-level courses, or equivalent, and been approved to enrol.
- If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study one of UC’s International Pre-Master’s pathways to gain entry into this degree.
- If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Business Information Systems or use the admission requirements checker.
How to applyThe programme has intakes in February and July.
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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