Digital Business and Information Technology - B2050

Almost every modern business is influenced in some way by digital technologies - big or small, profit or not-for-profit. They are all led forward by digital innovation and transformation. This means that professionals who view the business landscape through a digital perspective are increasingly valuable to an organisation's success.

This double degree offers you the opportunity to gain that perspective, along with a deeper level of expertise in digital technologies.

YOUR BUSINESS CAREER BEGINS HERE

The Bachelor of Digital Business equips you with the digital skills needed to make an impact. You'll work with industry partners to gain practical, real-world experience – and expand your knowledge in areas of contemporary business including cybersecurity and big data. You can focus on a specific area of business, like accounting, finance or marketing – and travel between Monash's Caulfield and Malaysia campuses to complete your units.

DOUBLE YOUR OPTIONS

You will also work with industry-specific datasets, software, and live projects and apply emerging technologies like artificial intelligence in positive and sustainable ways. Completing a double degree with the Bachelor of Information Technology further enhances your understanding of the technology that drives future business.

You will learn about various elements of IT, including business analysis, software development and project management, from industry experts who are breaking new ground in the field. This will build your skills in information literacy, problem-solving and communication, enabling you to harness the power of computer-based tools to make a significant impact in the business world.

IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO

Completing this double degree amplifies your employment opportunities and equips you with an increasingly sought-after skillset. You will gain a deeper understanding of how business and technology intersect, how organisations embrace innovative platforms, programs and pathways, and how to effectively use and build these technologies in your own work – whether you are working for an organisation or running your own business.

Ready to shape the direction of the digitally-driven future of business?

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Caulfield: Full time
Note:

All business studies are completed at Caulfield; all information technology studies are completed at Clayton.

Duration
  • 4 years (full time)
Start date
First semester (February), Semester two (July)
Qualification
Bachelor of Digital Business, Bachelor of Information Technology
Course Handbook

Modern organisations, whether big or small, for-profit or not-for-profit, rely on digital technology and information systems to ensure they operate in a financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable manner. This double degree in Digital Business and Information Technology gives you the opportunity to study complementary areas that provide you with a depth of study across the digital business and information technology disciplines and tailor your degree to increase your employability. This double degree gives you the skills to apply digital business principles and knowledge across the information technology sector or assist organisations to digitally transform and implement new technological advances.

The Information Technology degree focuses on the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs, enabling you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use information technology effectively and to use, develop and manage information technology-based systems. The Digital Business degree will provide you with expertise in areas including business intelligence, digital disruption, strategic utilisation of artificial intelligence, and the adoption of emerging technologies, that will allow you to act as a catalyst for digital transformation within organisations, industries, and across industries.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

View all minimum age requirements.

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.

The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.

Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.

Further information can be located at English language requirements.

International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.

All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.

You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:

*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.

Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

  • Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:

    You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).

  • Other qualifications recognised by Monash:

    If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.

    This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).

Alternative pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

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 B2050.

Apply

Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code B2050.

Apply

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$55,900

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 fees

The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.

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: 115272J

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