Program Overview

Master of Business Information Systems

The Master of Business Information Systems is a degree that equips students with the expertise to design solutions for business information problems and offer strategic advice to organisations. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), providing students with the opportunity to become members and access invaluable networking and professional development opportunities.

Course Overview

The Master of Business Information Systems is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations of business information systems. Students will learn how to critically analyse business problems, design IT solutions, and measure performance while communicating their findings, rationale, and process.

Course Details

• Location: On-campus at Clayton or Malaysia
• Duration: 1.5 or 2 years full-time, depending on prior qualifications
• Start date: First Semester (February) or Second Semester (July)
• Qualification: Master of Business Information Systems
• Fees: Information about fees can be found in the course handbook

Outcomes of the Master of Business Information Systems

Through the course, students will learn how to:

• Critically analyse business problems, design IT solutions, and measure performance while communicating their findings, rationale, and process
• Engage in business information systems work to a standard aligned to senior professional practice
• Conduct investigations and research into understanding business information systems problems, whether for professional or academic reasons
• Manage ambiguity and complexity in real-world settings
• Work with business information systems in a technology-independent manner, explaining and discussing the major theoretical and professional issues related to business information systems

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry to this course, students must satisfy the following entrance requirements:

• Minimum Entry Requirements (International students):
  • Qualifications: Entry level 1 - An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), not necessarily in IT, with at least a credit (60%) average
  • Qualifications: Entry level 2 - An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline relating to information systems or with an information systems major, with completed studies in foundational programming, databases, systems analysis and design, and an understanding of the major enterprise IT applications, with at least a credit (60%) average
• English entry requirements:
  • Level A: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, and Speaking 6.0
  • Level A: Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50, and Writing 50
  • Level A: TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, and Writing 21

Course Structure

The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook. Students can also view the course map to plan their studies.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually. The fee information displayed is based on the 2025 rates and should only be used as a guide. International fee: Fees are per 48 credit points, which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are: A$52,900. Note that there are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in FIT Postgraduate degrees.

Scholarships

Monash University offers over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments, while others continue for the length of the course. Students can learn more about Monash Scholarships to explore available opportunities.

Other Costs and Fees

For information on other study costs and fees, students can refer to the university's website for details on additional expenses related to their studies.

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.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), providing students with the opportunity to become members and access invaluable networking and professional development opportunities.