Master of Information Systems

    Master of Information Systems

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 42,150 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Master of Information Systems

    About

    Overview

    Blend business and IT to drive organisational and technological change and transform the way the world works.

    The Master of Information Systems is suited for students who want the skillset to be tomorrow’s digital thinkers and business leaders.

    Learn from world leading experts

    Be guided by experts in the field to develop the technical understanding and professional skills to support, manage and change business processes.

    Industry aligned curriculum

    Access internships and real-world industry projects, working collaboratively with clients to solve their critical business challenges.

    Accreditation

    The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and qualifies you for international membership with regarded organisations.

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    Monday 24 March, 6pm - 8pm

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    Choose between two concurrent sessions—one focused on Engineering and the other on IT—to dive deeper into your area of interest and connect with faculty academics and current students as well as our Admissions team.

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    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission criteria

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

    You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

    Calculate your eligibility

    English language requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

    • English language test score requirements
    • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

      IELTS

      6.5


      with no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      79+


      with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      64+


      with no communicative skill below 60

      CAMBRIDGE

      176+


      with no skill less than 169
      *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    About selection

    When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

    The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional experience.

    If you are applying on the basis of relevant work experience, your application must include documentary evidence (such as a letter from your current or previous employer on letterhead) that confirms the nature of the work, its duration, its full-time or part-time status and your position or role. This documentary evidence must be an original or original certified copy.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

  • English language test score requirements
  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    IELTS

    6.5


    with no band less than 6.0

    TOEFL

    79+


    with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

    PEARSON

    64+


    with no communicative skill below 60

    CAMBRIDGE

    176+


    with no skill less than 169
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.
  • Career

    Careers

    Your set of business and IT skills are highly valued setting you up to work in a range of industries including: business, financial services, technology, health, telecommunications and more.

    Transferrable skillset

    You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas. Our graduates are qualified for a diverse range of work including:

    IndustriesCompanies Job roles
    • Business
    • Financial Services
    • Games and Entertainment
    • Health
    • Media and Social Media
    • Technology R&D
    • Telecommunications
    • Accenture
    • AGL Energy
    • ANZ
    • Deloitte
    • Didi Chuxing
    • EY
    • Korea Computer & Systems Inc
    • KPMG
    • National Australia Bank
    • Nielsen
    • Outware Mobile
    • Protitvi
    • PwC
    • Qantas
    • RXP Services
    • Suncorp Group
    • Sydney Opera House
    • Telstra
    • Woodside Energy
    • Zanity
    • Financial Services Manager
    • Business Systems Analyst
    • IT Solution Lead
    • Front-end Developer
    • Agile Delivery Manager
    • Analyst
    • Data Engineer
    • Consultant
    • Technology Specialist
    • Data & Analytics Manager
    • Solution Architect
    • Application Developer
    • Project Manager

    Accreditation

    The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and qualifies graduates for international membership of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Association for Information Systems.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    42,150 / year
    Application Fee 154
    Master of Information Systems
    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne