Business Information Systems and Global Business - C6015
Master's degree/Master's degree
Technical, analytical and strategic – become a business leader who can drive digital transformation on an international scale.
This double master’s degree gives you rare and advantageous expertise into global influences and how they impact all aspects of business – from government and diplomacy to trade and intercultural competency.
It is designed to strengthen your critical thinking, purposeful innovation and capacity to create sustainable impact. You’ll develop expertise in systems design, planning and management while learning to analyse complex business problems, craft high-level IT solutions and communicate your insights with senior-level professionalism. At the same time, it equips you to design and implement reliable information systems that keep organisations competitive and to advise decision-makers on navigating economic, political and social forces.
Throughout your studies, you'll incorporate diverse global perspectives, explore sustainable and social development challenges, and apply your knowledge across a wide range of industries and international contexts. You’ll gain the confidence to conduct research, navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in technology rich environments regardless of platform or system.
You’ll develop the reflective mindset required for lifelong learning, engage confidently in cross cultural settings and demonstrate the versatility needed to thrive in globally networked business environments.
Upon completion, you’ll graduate with a Master in Business Information Systems and a Master of Global Business.
The Master of Business Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) which:
- facilitates skills migration in IT and engineering
- assures your technical competency to organisations worldwide
- makes you stand out in the job market by aligning you with the highest educational standards.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
First semester (February) and Second semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Global Business |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
| Entry level 1: 120 points to complete; Duration: 2.5 years full-time, 5 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with at least a credit (65%) average. |
Entry level 2: 96 points to complete; Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline relating to information systems or with an information systems major, with completed studies in: foundational programming, databases, systems analysis and design and an understanding of the major enterprise IT applications including transactional, managerial and analytical applications, with at least a credit (65%) average. |
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$59,900
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 119228C
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
