Master of Business Information Systems
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    Master of Business Information Systems

    Swinburne University of Technology
    Swinburne University of Technology
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#291
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,213 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 17, 2026

    Master of Business Information Systems

    About

    Overview

    The Master of Business Information Systems bridges the gap between coders and business decision-makers. Become proficient at both skillsets and emerge ready to occupy an untapped space. You’ll develop technical skills, analytical communication, data visualisation, and strategic skills that you can apply to a number of practical opportunities.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    Applicants are required to have one of the following:

    • completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent OR
    • completed the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)

    Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

    1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

    Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

    • the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems; or
    • an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline
    1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

    Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

    • a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
    • a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
    • a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or
    • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience*

    Applicants are required to have one of the following:

    • completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent OR
    • completed the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)

    Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years.

    1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

    Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

    • the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems; or
    • an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline

    1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time)

    Applicants who have completed one of the following may be able to complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time study):

    • a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
    • a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
    • a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or
    • the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience*

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Stretch your career further

    Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.

    • Data analyst
    • Business analyst
    • ICT project manager

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,213 / year

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Master of Business Information Systems

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

    Go to Official Website