Program Overview
The Business Information Systems at Monash University is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Information Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Information Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to business information systems
- Systems analysis and design
- Programming foundations in Java
- Introduction to databases
- Information and knowledge management systems
- IT for management decision making
- Business intelligence modelling
- Enterprise systems
- IT strategy and governance
- Information access and use
- Information organisation
- Managing business records
- Information systems development practices
- Enterprise architecture and management
- Introduction to data science
- Data curation and management
- User interface design and usability
- IT for financial decisions
- Business process modelling, design and simulation
- Applied project management
- Business and legal issues in project management
- Computer based global project management
- Business intelligence and data warehousing
- Data in society
- Digital continuity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry level 1:
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete)
- An Australian undergraduate degree, not necessarily in IT, with at least pass (50%) average,or qualification deemed by the faculty to be a satisfactory equivalent.
Entry level 2:
Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete)
An Australian undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with at least pass (50%) average, relating to information systems or with an information systems major, with completed studies in:
- basic programming
- basic database theory
- systems analysis and design
A four-year Australian honours degree involving a research thesis consisting of at least 37.5% of a one year full time load with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification deemed by the faculty to be a satisfactory equivalent.
Entry level 3:
Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete)
A four-year Australian honours degree in a cognate discipline with a research thesis consisting of at least 37.5% of a one-year full-time load relating to information systems or with an information systems major, with completed studies in:
- basic programming
- basic database theory
- systems analysis and design
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 37,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Monash University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Monash University
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
public university based in Melbourne, Australia
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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