Bachelor of Business Information Systems

The Bachelor of Business Information Systems aims to produce professionals who are well-prepared for work, possessing a combination of business and information systems skills. This degree programme emphasises technical proficiency, core business knowledge, ethical data application, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary study to ensure that graduates can drive organisational success both in New Zealand and globally.

The programme spans the workload of three academic years, compressed into a shorter period of 24 months. Throughout the programme, students will explore papers related to both business and information systems, culminating in a hands-on project that is designed to meet the needs of the industry in the final term of study.

Students of this programme are required to bring their own devices (laptop, tablet).

Entry Requirements

• A qualification that is recognised as the New Zealand University Entrance (UE) with a minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three different approved subjects, 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English, and 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, or
• An alternative secondary school qualification (Ad Eundem Statum) that is deemed equivalent to the UE.
• For international students, academic IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 overall (with no band score lower than 5.5 and gained within the past 2 years within one examination), or any other equivalent in a test recognised by NZQA.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems will be able to:

• Apply business knowledge, business management and research skills to identify and solve problems within small organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
• Apply project management knowledge and skills to define and implement technical and process solutions and integrate systems within and across organisations.
• Evaluate, design, implement, and utilise systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of core business operations.
• Demonstrate an appropriate balance of knowledge about organisations, ethical issues, people management, collaboration, communication, technical and problem-solving skills in professional practice.
• Apply knowledge of information systems and technologies to help individuals, groups and organisations achieve their goals within a competitive global environment.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

• Database Administrator
• Information Systems Manager
• Business Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• IT Consultant
• Programmer and Designer
• Data Modeller
• Electronic Commerce Administrator
• Application Analyst
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Systems Developer
• Project Manager
• IT Technical Support