In the first year of study students develop knowledge in core business strategies including accounting, business communication, commercial law, business heritage, culture and sustainability, marketing, computing, management and applied research. The following years are focused on business information systems specialisation in order to enhance understanding of business decision making and planning processes.

NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent ( International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination); Proof of English proficiency