Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Introduction
UC's Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems (PGCertBIS) will provide you with the specialist skills to work within information systems roles in business and support data or tech-driven solutions.
This Certificate is open to those with any study background, making it an ideal entry point for graduates to learn new skills in ICT and be more competitive in industry.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Entry requirements
For entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems you will need to have a bachelor's degree with either a minimum GPA achievement in your final year courses or have other relevant professional or scholarly experience.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Entry requirements
For entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems you will need to have a bachelor's degree with either a minimum GPA achievement in your final year courses or have other relevant professional or scholarly experience.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertBIS is made up of a total 60 points, which includes elective courses chosen from the Master of Business Information Systems schedule.
Starting in either February or July each year, the Certificate will take six months of full-time study, or up to two years part-time to complete.
For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertBIS is made up of a total 60 points, which includes elective courses chosen from the Master of Business Information Systems schedule.
Starting in either February or July each year, the Certificate will take six months of full-time study, or up to two years part-time to complete.
For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Subjects and courses
Choose three from the following courses:
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MBIS601 Management of Information Systems
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MBIS602 Systems Analysis and Process Modelling
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MBIS603 Digital Business and Technology
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MBIS621 Project Management
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MBIS622 IS Security and Risk Management
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MBIS623 Data Management
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MBIS624 Business Intelligence in Organisations
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MBAZ604 Business Research Methods
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COSC480 Computer Programming
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INFO621 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
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INFO634 Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Plus complete one 15-point course from any relevant options approved by the programme.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Subjects and courses
Choose three from the following courses:
- MBIS601 Management of Information Systems
- MBIS602 Systems Analysis and Process Modelling
- MBIS603 Digital Business and Technology
- MBIS621 Project Management
- MBIS622 IS Security and Risk Management
- MBIS623 Data Management
- MBIS624 Business Intelligence in Organisations
- MBAZ604 Business Research Methods
- COSC480 Computer Programming
- INFO621 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
- INFO634 Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Plus complete one 15-point course from any relevant options approved by the programme.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Further study
UC also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems and a Master of Business Information Systems, which includes the same courses as the Certificate plus additional projects and internship placements.
You may be able to transfer your completed courses from the Certificate to the Diploma or Master's, with approval.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Further study
UC also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems and a Master of Business Information Systems, which includes the same courses as the Certificate plus additional projects and internship placements.
You may be able to transfer your completed courses from the Certificate to the Diploma or Master's, with approval.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Career opportunities
As most careers require some knowledge of business technology, holding a university degree with specific training in IT solutions will make you stand out in job applications, and may offer opportunities for career progression into strategy and analysis roles.
UC is competitively placed in the IT market because of the growth of ICT and hi-tech companies in the Canterbury area, who often employ UC graduates.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Career opportunities
As most careers require some knowledge of business technology, holding a university degree with specific training in IT solutions will make you stand out in job applications, and may offer opportunities for career progression into strategy and analysis roles.
UC is competitively placed in the IT market because of the growth of ICT and hi-tech companies in the Canterbury area, who often employ UC graduates.
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
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