Management information systems
Why study Management information systems?
We have a range of innovative postgraduate courses combining business and information systems management. Our programs aim to meet employer demands for professionals with experience and advanced, internationally-recognised qualifications. Learn how to use information systems to serve management and staff, and manage the flow of information to achieve an organisation’s aims. Explore the development, use and management of an organisation’s information system. Develop systems thinking and technical skill sets.
Australian Computer Society accreditation
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the recognised association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals. It is the ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession. It creates and supervises professional ethics and standards, and certifies the education and training in the ICT.
The following programs are ACS accredited:
- Masters of Business Information Management and Systems - Professional membership
- Masters of Information Management and Systems - Professional membership
- Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management - Associate membership
Career opportunities
Our coursework programs provide graduates with the confidence and flexibility to explore various career paths. These include opportunities as developers, programmers, planners, chief information officers, commodity managers, auditors, consultants, controllers, coordinators and database specialists. You may work in e-commerce, inventory, procurement and supply chain, business intelligence, technical instruction, training and systems planning.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management |
Melbourne
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1 year part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
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| 2013 | Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management |
Melbourne
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1 year full-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
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| 2013 | Master of Business Information Management and Systems |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
Master of Business Information Management and Systems continued…
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How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (059107B) |
Melbourne
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1 year | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $23 600 |
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| 2013 | Master of Business Information Management and Systems (059103F) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $23 600 |
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Related study options
Didn't find a suitable course? You could also try these study options:
Your study experience
Management information systems placements
We are home to one of Australia’s largest wholly university-owned and managed technology parks. Companies in the research and development park conduct business in various areas including business intelligence, healthcare, software development and mining. Students with good results can take part in an industry internship of up to 12 weeks. Placements may be in Australia, Singapore, India, Malaysia or Dubai. This can be done part-time during study, full-time in summer semester, or after you finish your course. Students planning to do an internship after they have completed their course will not be eligible for a student visa.
Overseas study opportunities
Gain valuable overseas experience by taking part in a short-term overseas study program with one of our 100 partner universities in over 30 countries. Or spend 6–12 months in a student exchange program in destinations like Canada, the US, South America, Europe or the UK. Our exchange partners include the University of Innsbruck, Copenhagen Business School, Berlin School of Economics or the BEM Management School in France. See student exchange.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or focus on staff in Management information systems.
Student and graduate profiles
Find out about the experiences of one of our Management information systems postgraduate students.
Postgraduate studies have offered me a greater degree of individualism and autonomy to explore personalised areas of interest.
Ms Madelene Rose McWha, Business, Economics and Law
