Business Information Systems - C6003
Master's degree
Be the architect of crucial information systems
Gain the expertise to design solutions for business information problems and offer strategic advice to organisations so that they can improve management and governance. Learn the theoretical foundations of business information systems, then apply them to crystallise your expertise. You’ll be exposed to the full spectrum of IT functions within business and superbly prepared to excel in systems design, planning and management.
At Monash, you’ll learn from and engage with Australia’s foremost IT experts and innovators.
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This means you’ll automatically be eligible to become a member, opening doors to invaluable networking and professional development opportunities.
Outcomes of the Master of Business Information Systems
Through the course, you’ll learn how to:
- critically analyse business problems, design IT solutions and measure performance while communicating your findings, rationale and process.
- engage in business information systems work to a standard aligned to senior professional practice
- be adept at conducting investigations and research into understanding business information systems problems, whether for professional or academic reasons
- manage ambiguity and complexity in real-world settings
- work with business information systems in a technology-independent manner - explain and discuss the major theoretical and professional issues related to business information systems
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February) Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Business Information Systems |
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: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with at least a credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: | 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 (60%) 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 can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map at (https://www.monash.edu/students/handbooks/maps)
Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
Current Monash students should apply for an internal 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$55,500
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: 079053A
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
