GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Business Information Systems
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Business Information Systems sits at the intersection of business and technology, combining business strategy, digital innovation, analytics and organisational change. You'll develop skills in stakeholder engagement, digital solution evaluation and data-informed decision-making, preparing you to bridge the gap between business needs and technology outcomes. This course is ideal if you're interested in both business and technology and want to pursue technology-focused leadership roles that require strong organisational and digital capabilities. Check the Master of Business Information Systems handbook Get a copy of our course guide Upgrade your skills Business process management Data visualisation Business analysis Project management Database analysis and design Consulting practice Stretch your career further Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills - an important asset in a today's complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain. Business analyst Systems analyst ICT project coordinator Digital transformation consultant Process improvement analyst Digital business consultant This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Successful completion of the Master of Business Information Systems requires students to complete units of study to the value of 200 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Core units 150
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
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
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
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
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
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
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
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
* A fast-track course gives you the same qualifications as a 'regular course', but is completed in a shorter amount of time. Designed for those who already have business or industry experience, you'll participate in workshops, with assessments based on the workplace. *Example fast-tracked durations: The Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems; or an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline = 1 year Proven two years relevant working experience or cognate learning = 1.5 years Qualifications Applicants are required to have one of the following: completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent OR.
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