Program Overview

Master of Business Information Systems

The Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) is a postgraduate degree that aims to address high-level skills shortages in the rapidly growing ICT industry. The program equips graduates with specialist knowledge and skills applicable to managing the use of technology and technology-driven innovations in business.

Introduction

Information Systems is a fast-expanding industry and the point where business studies and information technology meet. The MBIS program contains core and elective courses, an optional major, and a choice between an applied project, research project, or internship.

Degree Structure

The MBIS can be studied full-time within 17 months, or part-time over a maximum of 4 years. The program consists of 180 points, which includes compulsory and elective courses.

Compulsory Course

• MBIS601 Management of Information Systems

Project and Internship Courses

Choose one of the following:

• MBIS680 Research Project (45 points)
• MBIS673 Applied IS Project (30 points)
• MBIS691 Information System Internship (30 points)

Majors

Students have the option to complete their MBIS unendorsed or in one of the following majors:

• Business Analytics
• Technology Management

Elective Courses

Choose an additional 60 points from the following electives:

• COSC480 Computer Programming
• MBIS602 Systems Analysis and Process Modelling
• MBIS603 Digital Business and Technology
• MBIS621 Project Management
• MBIS622 IS Security and Risk Management
• MBIS623 Data Management
• MBIS624 Business Intelligence in Organisations
• INFO621 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
• INFO633 Knowledge Management
• INFO634 Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Fees

Domestic Students

2025 tuition fee estimate: $13,559 (180 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $14,372 (180 points)

International Students

2025 Special Programme Fee: $54,600 (180 points)
2026 Special Programme Fee: $56,850 (180 points)
2027 Special Programme Fee: $59,400 (180 points)

Student Services Levy (SSL)

2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($1,166.40 per 120 points)
2026 SSL: $10.30 per point ($1,236.00 per 120 points)

Career Opportunities

IS expertise is marketable worldwide and can be applied across a wide range of organisations and industries, opening the door to many exciting careers in business analysis, business intelligence, systems development, and project management. The Master of Business Information Systems will provide graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to undertake entry-level Information Systems-related roles.

Entry Requirements

To enter the MBIS, students must have a bachelor's degree with at least a B- Grade Point Average in 300-level courses, or equivalent, and be approved to enrol. International students may need to meet additional language requirements. Domestic students who need help meeting the requirements can study UC's Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.