Master of Business Information Systems

    Master of Business Information Systems at University of Canterbury

    Master of Business Information Systems at University of Canterbury

    International students can study the Master of Business Information Systems at University of Canterbury at its main campus in Christchurch, New Zealand. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year 3 months and is offered at the university's main campus. Tuition fees are USD 31,892 / year, and students can apply for the next intake starting on July 25, 2026.

    About Master of Business Information Systems

    Introduction

    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.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Business Information Systems at University of Canterbury

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

    Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Business Information Systems

    Career opportunities

    IS expertise is marketable worldwide and such skills can be applied across a wide range of organisations and industries, opening the door to many exciting careers in business analysis, business intelligence, systems development, and project management.

    The Master of Business Information Systems will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to undertake entry-level Information Systems-related roles. It is also a good foundation for developing further and moving into more advanced roles in IT management that contribute to the strategic development of organisations through technology. These more advanced roles could include IT consultant, IT project manager, and IT manager.

    The advanced research and applied components of the MBIS will provide graduates with additional skills in the areas of analysing, synthesising, and communicating information effectively to a wide audience. This is supported by the internship and research project and would allow you to advance your IS career at a greater speed than students with an undergraduate-only background.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,892 / year
    Master of Business Information Systems at University of Canterbury
    University of Canterbury
    University of Canterbury
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch

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