GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Information Systems
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQUniversity's Master of Information Systems (CC53) builds highly sought-after skills in enterprise systems solutions, emerging technologies, big data, business intelligence and professional-level business analysis to enhance organisational performance. Note: CQU's own course page states the final intake for this course is Term 3, 2026; from Term 1, 2027 it is expected to be offered instead as a Master of Data Analytics with an updated course structure. Graduates pursue roles such as business analyst, database administrator, ICT architect, ICT consultant, ICT project manager and systems analyst.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- 15 units (96 credits): an 11-unit core (choosing one elective between Postgraduate ICT Internship and Information Systems Project) plus one 4-unit minor
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
For international applicants: a completed Australian bachelor degree in any discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification), or an equivalent CQU Graduate Diploma of Information Technology/Information Systems. Note: this course's final intake is Term 3, 2026; from Term 1, 2027 CQU expects to offer it instead as a Master of Data Analytics.
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