Programme details

Master of Applied Management (Business Information Systems)

Studying Business Information Systems will give opportunity to engage in research and to apply specialized knowledge in management and leadership within the realm of business information systems.

Course description

This advanced programme prepares you to effectively integrate research and innovation across multiple areas within business information systems.You’ll graduate as a strategic thinker and capable leader, equipped with advanced analytical, problem-solving, and management skills to navigate evolving industry demands.

As the need for qualified information systems professionals continues to grow, this Master’s offers three flexible pathways—Coursework, Professional Project, or Research Thesis—along with valuable opportunities to enhance your employability through workshops, industry networking, and guest speaker events.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduate could seek employment in a range of roles including:

-Business Analyst
-Business Intelligence Analyst
-Information Systems Analyst
-Information Systems Security Analyst
-Project Manager
-Technical/Solution Architect
-User Experience / Front End Designer
-Information Systems Researcher

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Minimum entry requirements are:

-A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline with a grade average at Level 7/8 of B- or higher, OR
-A combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills and knowledge acquired through work or professional experience that is deemed equivalent to the above.
-International applicants must demonstrate that they have equivalent academic qualifications and experience.

International equivalence

-To enter Otago Polytechnic’s undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand’s NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

-New Zealand University Entrance OR
-Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
-Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS