Program Overview
The Business Information Technology at RMIT University is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 18 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 Technology 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 30,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Information Technology 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
- Your courses may be offered during the day and late afternoon or early evening.
- Some advanced level elective workshops are offered over several days and/or weekends.
- Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston Academic Building where innovative learning spaces are interspersed with retail and social spaces resulting in a stimulating environment for business students.
- RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.
- College of Business educational software, the Learning Hub, other online and digital resources and printers are accessible on campus via the RMIT wireless network using your own laptop, tablet or smart phone or via computer facilities on-campus. You will be able to access the same software from home using myDesktop.
- Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, quizzes and tests, blog journals and practical assignments.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
If you satisfy the following requirements you will be eligible for selection; however, there is no guarantee that you will be selected as demand for the program varies each intake.
Upon admission you will be granted exemption from completing the four business enabling courses and will be required to complete the remaining 12 courses in order to be eligible to graduate with the masters degree.
Program entry requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in a business (or related) discipline* from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0; or
RMIT Graduate Certificate in Business Information Technology.
English language requirements:
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Paper based): minimum score of 580 (TWE 4.5)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 92 (with minimum of 20 in all sections)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE A)): minimum score of 58 (with no band less than 50)
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): CAE Grade B (with no band less than Good)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact RMIT 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.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 22 July 2026
- Start Date 10 March 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months