Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

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QUALIFICATION

Graduate Diploma (Level 7, 120 credits)

Duration

1 year full-time (part-time available)

Location

Christchurch (campus confirmed on enquiry)

Fees

NZD $26,572 per year (2026 indicative; confirm current fee)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

February and July (confirm availability)

Programme Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems at Ara Institute of Canterbury is a one-year Level 7 qualification for graduates of any field who want to work where business and technology meet.

The programme includes a real-world project with industry partners.

What You'll Study

Study areas include applied computing, advanced business analysis, management of information and communication technologies, online information profiling, and social media for communications. Individual course names are not listed on the programme page, so ask our team for the current course list.

Why Choose This Programme?

Open to any degree: entry is from a bachelor's degree in any field except business information systems.
Industry project: includes a real-world project with industry partners.
Business and IT together: covers business analysis, ICT management and digital communication.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Systems and business analysis	Systems analysis, eBusiness analysis and consulting.
Enterprise systems	Integrated enterprise systems, web services and IT project management.
Digital marketing	Digital marketing roles.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree in any field except business information systems. Applicants with equivalent skills from study, work or life experience may also be considered.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
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