Program Overview
The Business Information Systems at University of Canterbury is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Information Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Information Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'The MBIS qualification sits within the\ Executive Development Programmes\ and is part of a suite of Information Systems programmes offered by the\ Department of Accounting and Information Systems.\', \'UC ranks in the top 200 universities in the world for Computer Science and Information Systems (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2016).\', "Students benefit from the University\'s location on the \'Silicon Plains\' of New Zealand, where there are dozens of large, hi-tech companies employing UC graduates."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelors degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent.
- If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Canterbury directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 15 months
