The Master of Business Administration (Information Systems) develops graduate Business Managers and Information Systems specialist who are ready to participate in business as generalists. Graduates are prepared to be an effective conduit between both the information technology specialists and the key decision makers in the business. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach to provide work-ready graduates with real world skills. With themes of business intelligence, systems analysis and design, research and data systems projects and strategic planning.

Students can take advantage of our Study-period based system and suggested study pattern through our face-to-face study modes and complete the study in as little as four Study-periods. This course allows them to enter or exit via the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (GCBA) and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (GDBA.

The Master of Business Administration (Information Systems) MBA(IS) is a masters by coursework program developed to embrace the demand for skilled individuals to work within the Management and IS sectors. The course is designed to provide flexible study options to enhance knowledge and skills to enhance career prospects. The MBA(IS) has a practical and interdisciplinary focus with the themes of four main areas:

Soft Skills	Develops a range of foundation and soft skills including Adaptability, Collaboration, Analytical Skills, and Industry and Occupation Skills.
Contextual Specialisation	Students are then introduced to the foundations of Information Systems (IS), project management and business process management in relation to IS.
Technical Expertise	Digital knowledge and skills are critical to students developing skills to being a conduit between the information systems specialists in business and the more business-oriented members of an organisation.
Professionalism and Practice	Research based Project and management, systems analysis, business intelligence and finally a professional practice, project based Unit to integrate all areas.

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

4 Units

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

8 Units

Master
of Business
Administration
(IS)

12 Units

CRICOS CODE 112679K

Master of Business Administration (Information Systems)

Course Overview

MBA (IS) program focuses on the dynamic intersection of business and technology, preparing
students to navigate the complex world of information systems. With a curriculum designed
to develop strategic systems thinking, leadership abilities, and proficiency in leveraging
technology for organizational success, our MBA (IS) program empowers graduates to drive
innovation and lead digital transformations in various industries.

Duration

Domestic students – 2 years ( 4 study-periods full time)

International Students – 2 years (Full Time)

Study Mood

Face to face

Course Fee

$39,600 Total Course Fee | $9,900/Semester | $3,300/Unit

Entry Requirement

Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution (equivalent to AQF7)
OR Graduate Diploma (equivalent to AQF8).
OR Graduate Certificate (equivalent to AQF8) with a weighted average mark of 60% or higher.
Upon successful complete on of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA)
with a weighted average mark of 60% or higher, students can transfer to the Master of Business
Administration (Specialisation) and receive credit for applicable units

English Proficiency

IELTS: Overall score 6.0 (or better) (with no band score less than 5.5)

TOEFL: Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores; Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17 and Writing 20

Pearson (PTE Academic): Overall score 50 (or better) (with no score less than 42)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE) with a score of 169 above. No less than 162 in each skill

Course Structure

The Master of Business (Information Systems) consists of 6 – core Units, 5 specialist IS Units,
1 Capstone. (120 credit points total).

Intakes

March, July, November

Delivery Location

Level 4, 303 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Core/Elective/Specialist/Capstone Units MBA (IS)

Core/Elective/Specialist/Capstone Units MBA (IS)
No.	Core/Ele/Spl/Cap	Code	Core Unit Name
1	Core	FIN400	Accounting and Finance for Business
2	Core	MKT400	Marketing Management
3	Core	MGT400	Change Management and Organisational Behaviour
4	Core	BIS400	Business Information systems
5	Core	MGT500	Leadership and Ethical Behaviour
6	Core	MGT502	Strategic Management
7	Specialist	BiSS02	Systems Analysis and Design
8	Specialist	BiSS04	Business Intelligence
9	Specialist	BiS604	Business Systems Planning
10	Specialist	BiS606	Enterprise Architecture
11	Specialist	PRO600	Research and Data Systems Project
12	Capstone	WIL604	Business Project (Capstone)

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