Master of Applied Management (Business Information Systems)
Info Systems
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
An advanced qualification developing management and leadership skills in business information systems, with options for coursework, professional project, or research thesis, delivered on campus in Auckland for international students.
NZ$49,318
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Engage with research in business information systems
Confidently engage with research and its application in the context of business information systems.
Apply specialised management and leadership knowledge
Develop and use advanced skills in management and leadership to address challenges in information systems.
About This Course
This advanced Master's programme enables you to confidently engage with research and apply specialised management and leadership knowledge within business information systems. Choose from coursework, professional project, or research thesis pathways. Graduates become critical thinkers and skilled professionals ready for dynamic roles in business information systems, including business analysis, project management, and technical architecture.
Course Content
- Pathway options: Coursework, Professional Project and Coursework, or Research Thesis
- Compulsory courses: Capabilities for Managers, Research and Enquiry, Analytics for Managers, Project Management
- Elective courses (sample): Information Security, Business Intelligence, Management of Information Systems, Business Solutions Architecture, Business Analysis, User Experience Design, Software Engineering Methodologies, Software Quality Assurance, Applied Human Resource Management
- Professional Project (optional, pathway dependent)
- Research Thesis (optional, pathway dependent)
- Employability workshops, industry and guest speaker events
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline with a grade average at Level 7/8 of B- or higher OR combination of academic qualifications and relevant skills/experience deemed equivalent
Build towards these roles
Business AnalystBusiness Intelligence AnalystInformation Systems AnalystInformation Systems Security AnalystProject ManagerTechnical/Solution ArchitectUser Experience / Front End DesignerInformation Systems Researcher
Build skills in these industries
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
