GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Information Systems
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Deakin University Master of Information Systems teaches students to solve real business problems by connecting people, data and technology, building expertise across digital business analysis, data management, cyber security strategy, project management and the ethics of digital transformation. It requires 8, 12 or 16 credit points depending on entry point and recognition of prior learning; full-time students study four credit points per trimester across two trimesters a year, so it takes two years and can be fast-tracked to 1.5. The course connects the strategic role of technology with the practical work of managing knowledge and information in modern organisations. Indicative international tuition is around A$45,100 per year. Graduates work in business analysis, information management, digital strategy and project delivery.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 12 credit points of core units: Digital Business Analysis
- Managing Digital Transformation
- Information Technology, Markets and Business Strategy
- Enterprise Database, Architecture and Governance
- Ethics of Digital Transformation
- Cyber Security Strategies
- Foundation Skills in Data Analysis
- Value Creation with Data and AI
- Project Management
- Information Systems in Practice (Capstone) Plus 2 credit points of ICT electives and 4 credit points of open electives, with a recommended business specialisation
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
Entry and credit load depend on prior study: a related bachelor's degree, or any bachelor's degree plus two years' relevant work experience, gives 4 credit points of admission credit and a 1.5-year full-time course (12 credit points); other applicants complete the full 2-year, 16-credit-point course
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