{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Business Information Systems", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Business Information Systems", "totalCreditPoints": 240, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "107439B", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"30":["Professional Certificate in Business Analytics"],"60":["Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics"],"120":["Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems"]} }, "startDates": "Semester 1 (March 2027), Semester 2 (July 2027)", "duration": "2 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>Step into the future of work with the Master of Business Information Systems, where you'll gain the advanced skills and knowledge to shape how intelligent information systems are designed, developed, and deployed in future-ready workplaces. This forward-thinking program is intended for those who want to be at the intersection of modern business, emerging technologies, and innovation.<\/p><p>The Master of Business Information Systems is co-designed with leading industry experts, specifically focused on equipping you with the technical, analytical, and business skills required to excel in modern business environments. This course provides you with core knowledge in modern information systems, artificial intelligence, design thinking, data analytics, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and digital strategy, enabling you to transform information systems into innovative, user-centred digital solutions.<\/p><p>The teaching team draws on their industry and research expertise in building modern information systems and AI solutions to deliver a future-focused learning experience. Throughout the course, you will work on real-world industry projects and collaborate with professionals on practical business challenges. You will also learn to manage IT projects, develop business intelligence solutions, and shape digital strategies that balance innovation, return on investment, and social responsibility.<\/p><p>When you graduate, you will be equipped to lead digital initiatives, design AI-enabled enterprise systems, and bring a strategic edge to roles in project management, business analytics, information management, systems design, and digital strategy, in industries where data and AI are redefining what's possible.<\/p><p>You will learn:<\/p><ul><li>Modern Information Systems: professional knowledge and skills in enterprise information systems for addressing real-world business problems<\/li><li>Analytics and AI: Analytics and AI capabilities that drive business decisions and improve organisational productivity<\/li><li>Business Innovation: Innovations and applications of information systems and data-driven decision-making in diverse business settings<\/li><li>ICT Ethics and Cybersecurity: knowledge of local and international regulatory frameworks and guidelines for addressing enterprise ethics and cybersecurity challenges<\/li><li>Professional ICT Practice: power skills essential for collaboration and teamwork in modern workplaces, including communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p><strong>2-year full-time or part time equivalent<\/strong><\/p><p>To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:<\/p><ul><li>completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline.<\/li><\/ul><p>OR<\/p><ul><li>completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PPN001)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>1.5-year full-time or part time equivalent<\/strong><\/p><p>To be considered for admission to this degree (with 60 credit points of admission credit applied) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:<\/p><ul><li>completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or higher qualification in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or Data Science within the last five years. If the qualification is older, applicants must have a minimum of two years of recent and *relevant work experience.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><em>*Relevant work experience: <\/em><\/strong><em>Applicants applying based on work experience are required to provide a detailed Resume, outlining their employment history and relevant work experience. Relevant work experience is business experience in a managerial or leadership position with business oversight<\/em><\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "<p><span>6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Business Information Systems, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Prescribed electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>105 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>15 credit points<\/b> from chosen Prescribed electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS4005\" target=\"_blank\">ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR BUSINESS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS4005<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5021\" target=\"_blank\">BUSINESS SYSTEMS DESIGN AND ANALYSIS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5021<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS4006\" target=\"_blank\">CYBERSECURITY FOR BUSINESS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS4006<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5DWR\" target=\"_blank\">DATA WRANGLING<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5DWR<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5022\" target=\"_blank\">FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5022<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS4011\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS4011<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS4012\" target=\"_blank\">VIBE CODING FOR STARTUPS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS4012<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5PR1\" target=\"_blank\">ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND HYPERAUTOMATION<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5PR1<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5023\" target=\"_blank\">BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS INDUSTRY PROJECT<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5023<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5001\" target=\"_blank\">CLOUD PLATFORMS AND ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5001<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5020\" target=\"_blank\">DIGITAL STRATEGY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5020<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5EIS\" target=\"_blank\">ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5EIS<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5MIP\" target=\"_blank\">MANAGING IT PROJECTS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5MIP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5PA\" target=\"_blank\">PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5PA<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/BM015\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-11\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-11\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Prescribed elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-11\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-11\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A prescribed elective is an elective tied to your discipline, course, major or activity. You\u2019ll choose your electives from a curated list of subjects, enabling you to tailor your studies while staying aligned with your course goals. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5AP\" target=\"_blank\">ANALYTICS AND AI IN INDUSTRY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5AP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MKT4007\" target=\"_blank\">DIGITAL MARKETING<\/a><\/td> <td> MKT4007<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5VA\" target=\"_blank\">VISUAL ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5VA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MGT5EBP\" target=\"_blank\">ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS PLANNING<\/a><\/td> <td> MGT5EBP<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU5IND\" target=\"_blank\">INDUSTRY PLACEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU5IND<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5019\" target=\"_blank\">RESPONSIBLE AI FOR SUSTAINABILITY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5019<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p>During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Placements are expected to be self-sourced by students and be related to their studies. Subject to approval from the University, placements can be undertaken within an organisation, remotely, or as a virtual experience.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/BM015\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Critically apply and evaluate core business information systems knowledge and skills to address organisational challenges involving data, information, processes, people, and governance<\/li><li>Analyse and interpret diverse business datasets by applying techniques in data management, visualisation, and by integrating considerations of data security, ethics, and privacy<\/li><li>Apply, and critically evaluate analytics techniques, AI models and algorithms, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity practices to solve diverse and complex business problems within ethical and regulatory frameworks<\/li><li>Develop and assess project management strategies using contemporary, industry-relevant methodologies and tools in professional contexts<\/li><li>Combine business information systems skills and capabilities to design, implement and critically evaluate innovative AI, business intelligence solutions and digital strategies for industry-based problems<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Skilled business information systems professionals are in high demand across every industry sector, in diverse roles such as:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Business analyst<\/strong><ul><li>Drive business innovation by analysing requirements and complex business scenarios using data modelling methods and tools to enhance business processes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Systems \/ Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Analyst<\/strong><ul><li><p>Design, implement, and analyse business-IT systems solutions, including ERP systems, that align with stakeholder requirements to drive innovation and strategic planning in organisations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Data Analyst<\/strong><ul><li>Extract and interpret complex data, use data modelling, visualisation and AI to support data-driven decisions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "A$43 800 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "A$43 800 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/student-latrobe.studylink.com", "text": "Apply now" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au\/s\/home-international", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Invest in your professional future<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications now open<\/h3>\r\n<p>Gain the skills to start your own enterprise or thrive in a range of exciting professional practices.<\/p><ul><li>Target your career goals with a choice of six prescribed electives.<\/li><li>With La Trobe&rsquo;s Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC) you&rsquo;ll learn from leading academics and researchers.<\/li><li>Learn how to use the latest analytical tools to turn data into business value.<\/li><li>Develop advanced skills in building information systems and databases.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications now open<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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