Business Information Systems and Management - C6014

Business Information Systems and Management

Master's degree/Master's degree

This integrated double master’s program empowers you to drive digital transformation while effectively managing teams, operations and strategies in a technological world – ideal for influential leadership roles.

Elevate your career with a double degree that blends the Master of Business Information Systems with a Master of Management designed for ambitious professionals ready to lead in a world shaped by rapid digital change. This degree provides cutting-edge expertise in emerging technologies, digital innovation, analytics and organisational transformation, combined with a Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) aligned management qualification that prepares you to lead responsibly, sustainably and effectively.

This double master’s degree positions you at the intersection of business leadership and digital innovation. You’ll develop advanced research capabilities to uncover organisational challenges and translate them into strategic digital opportunities. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn to diagnose complex business needs, design integrated information systems solutions and leverage emerging technologies to drive transformation. You’ll also build the expertise to guide organisations through change, applying sophisticated tools and problem-solving techniques across areas such as stakeholder engagement, supply chain management, sustainability, culture and HR all with a global perspective.

You’ll graduate ready to lead with confidence, equipped to analyse and mitigate risks associated with digital innovation, from ethics to compliance and cross-cultural considerations. With the ability to communicate persuasively across professional and policy environments, you’ll be prepared to influence decision-making and deliver meaningful impact. Your advanced, discipline-specific knowledge coupled with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will empower you to navigate complexity, elevate organisational performance and excel in roles across business, industry and the public sector.

Upon completion, you’ll graduate with a Master in Business Information Systems and a Master of Management.

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.
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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
  • 2.5 years (full time)
Start date
First semester (February) and Second semester (July)
Qualification
Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Management
Course Handbook

Modern organisations run on information and thrive through effective leadership. This double master’s degree unites the two forces, equipping you to design intelligent systems and lead with purpose.

Develop your ability to design, manage and implement digital systems that enable smarter decisions and stronger performance. Learn to address complex information challenges by leveraging emerging technologies while translating big data into sound strategy.

At the same time extend your leadership expertise through the UN-endorsed Principles of Responsible Management Education, strengthening your capacity for responsible leadership and human resource best practice.

Due to its non-cognate background, professionals of all backgrounds are welcome to enrol in this double master’s program.

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-timeAn 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-timeAn 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:
79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

1 - 6 scale:
4 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 3.5, Listening 3, Speaking 3.5 and Writing 4.5

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

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code C6014.

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Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code C6014.

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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: 119227D

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

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000