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
2013
Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management
- Duration :
- 1 year part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course is designed for graduates of any discipline who seek to combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills. Graduates with a grade average of 60 per cent may articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management.
Content is designed to meet employer demands for professionals with an understanding of business processes and information systems management tools. - Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent. Admission may be granted to candidates deemed suitably qualified via professional experience.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $10 995 (for 60 credit points).
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application from . Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Information Systems Management (Graduate Certificate)Melbourne
Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Graduates of any discipline can combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills in this course. It's part of a three-tier postgraduate program in which students may articulate into the Master of Information Systems Management or the Master of Business Information Management and Systems.
Students learn to develop business solutions in areas such as customer relationship, management, marketing, accounting and finance using industry based enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS). They also develop an understanding of the analysis, design, and application of business information systems and gain knowledge and skills in data warehousing, entrepreneurship and IT, information systems management and business intelligence. - Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $21 990 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Professional recognition
- The degree holds associate-level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognised both nationally and internationally for excellence in information and communication technology.
- Full course details
- Information Systems Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Master of Business Information Management and Systems
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course, an extension of the Master of Information Systems Management, aims to give students an understanding of industry-based IT tools and information systems concepts applied to business environments. It imparts knowledge and skills along four dimensions: industry-based IT tools, business subjects, business-focused IT subjects and an industry-based business intelligence project.
Industry-based IT tools include enterprise information systems (e.g. SAP), and business intelligence (e.g. SAS). Business-focused IT subjects include areas such as information systems design, information systems management, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management, human computer interaction, business intelligence, entrepreneurship and IT data warehousing, knowledge management, IT project management and decision support systems. - Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $21 990 per 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you provide all supplementary information required.
- Professional recognition
- The Master of Business Information Management and Systems holds Professional level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognised both nationally and internationally for excellence in information and communication technology.
- Full course details
- Business Information Management and Systems (Master) Melbourne
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
2013
Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (059107B)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 600
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Graduates of any discipline can combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills in this course. It's part of a three-tier postgraduate program in which students may articulate into the Master of Information Systems Management or the Master of Business Information Management and Systems.
Students learn to develop business solutions in areas such as customer relationship, management, marketing, accounting and finance using industry based enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS). They also develop an understanding of the analysis, design, and application of business information systems and gain knowledge and skills in data warehousing, entrepreneurship and IT, information systems management and business intelligence. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or an approved international qualification. Melbourne
- Professional recognition
- The course has associate level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Melbourne
- Full course details
- Information Systems Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Master of Business Information Management and Systems (059103F)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 600
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course, an extension of the Master of Information Systems Management, aims to give students an understanding of industry-based IT tools and information systems concepts applied to business environments. It imparts knowledge and skills along four dimensions: industry-based IT tools, business subjects, business-focused IT subjects and an industry-based business intelligence project.
Industry-based IT tools include enterprise information systems (e.g. SAP), and business intelligence (e.g. SAS). Business-focused IT subjects include areas such as information systems design, information systems management, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management, human computer interaction, business intelligence, entrepreneurship and IT data warehousing, knowledge management, IT project management and decision support systems. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree, or an approved international equivalent. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Business Information Management and Systems (Master) Melbourne
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.
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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
