Master of Management Information Systems

About this Course

This course is relevant to both information technology (IT) and non-IT professionals who wish to develop their skills in relation to information and communications technology and their application to business.

Management Information Systems (MIS) describes the broad opportunities for supporting the application of technologies to business. This course specifically addresses the business and technology issues arising from enterprise use of IT and covers technological, managerial and strategic issues. Students have the opportunity to select units to specialise in the area of data analysis for managerial decision-making, enterprise systems or program management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. This course allows eligible applicants to fast track their degree through Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL), where they have completed a degree in a specified discipline (or with appropriate experience):

  You may be able to receive CRPL if you have any of the following:

  - A Bachelor degree, or major, in a related discipline*, or

  - A Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experience^, or

  - A Graduate Certificate of Information Systems (or equivalent), or

  - A current professional certification in Information Systems, such as ACS-CP, or

  - Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

  Depending on the nature of your prior study and experience, you may be able to complete your course in 1.5 years of full-time study (3 years of part-time study) – 180 credit points.

  *Related discipline refers to any Information Systems related discipline.

  ^Relevant work experience constitutes professional experience in Information Systems positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

  All applications are assessed individually, and the exact amount of credit awarded will depend on how your previous study or experience aligns with this course.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be well-placed to seek employment in management and leadership roles within private and public organisations employing information systems in a management context.

Possible future job titles

Systems Analyst, IT Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Data Analyst

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
  Students interested in completing a PhD in Management Information Systems should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).