GraduateInformation Technology

Master of Management Information Systems

Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The Master of Management Information Systems at Edith Cowan University is relevant to both IT and non-IT professionals who want to develop their skills in information and communications technology and its application to business. Management information systems describe the broad opportunities for supporting the application of technologies to business, and the course addresses the business and technology issues arising from enterprise systems.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$44,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Stage A covers Programming Principles
  • Business Systems Analysis
  • Management of Information Systems and Projects and a Management Information Systems Fundamentals unit
  • then Cyber Security
  • Databases and Business Intelligence
  • an elective or specialisation
  • and Expanded Management Information Systems. Year 2 covers Business Process Management
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • a further elective or specialisation
  • and Advanced Management Information Systems
  • finishing with a further elective and a 40 credit point Management Information Systems Capstone. Total: 2 years full time equivalent

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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)

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112

MLTSSLCSOL

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)

ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112

MLTSSL

The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111

STSOLCSOL

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

STSOLCSOL

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

Eligible applicants can fast track the degree through Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning if they hold a bachelor degree or major in a related discipline, a bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years of relevant work experience, a Graduate Certificate of Information Systems, a current professional certification such as ACS-CP, or equivalent academic capability, potentially completing the course in 1.5 years full time (3 years part time, for 180 credit points). Applications are assessed individually. Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

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