Bridge the IT and business divide

Our postgraduate business information systems courses equip you with the skills to analyse the needs of a business and ensure the most effective technological solutions are designed and delivered.

Understand the whole of a business

When you study business information systems at Swinburne, you’ll develop the business nous to view organisational problems from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective, delve into enterprise architecture, and understand information systems risk management, strategy and governance.

Get to know the tech intimately

Learn what tech underpins information systems and business analysis and how it can be deployed most effectively. Then, when you graduate, you’ll be able to use the tech to help shape and manage IT projects, enterprise information and database design.

Benefit from our industry connections

Swinburne’s strong links to industry will give you access to professionals, many corporate systems and environments, and internships that will improve your job readiness. Plus, graduates of our Australian Computer Society accredited Master of Business Information Systems receive a certificate from the International Institute of Business Analysis, the world’s leading association for business analysis.

Specialise and diversify your studies

With the our business information systems courses, you can choose from more than 10 business specialisations and many AGSE electives.

Courses available

With a Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems, become an analyst who can define the information needs of business and work out the design, implementation and management of the most effective information systems.
 

Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Location
Hawthorn campus
Duration
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Delivery
Blended mode
Intakes
26 February 2024
29 July 2024

Course fee (per year if studying full-time)*
A$16,900

* Fees are annual full-time estimates for students commencing in 2024 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2024 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

The Master of Business Information Systems bridges the gap between IT and business decision makers. Learn what information systems can do, how they are best deployed, business and data analytics, and solving real-world problems.
 

Master of Business Information Systems
Location
Hawthorn campus
Duration
1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time (dependent on prior qualifications and experience)
Delivery
Blended mode
Intakes
26 February 2024
29 July 2024
Course fee (per year if studying full-time)*
A$33,800

* Fees are annual full-time estimates for students commencing in 2024 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2024 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

With a Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems, become an analyst who can define the information needs of business and work out the design, implementation and management of the most effective information systems.
 

Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
Location
Hawthorn campus
Duration
6 months full-time
Delivery
Blended mode
Intakes
26 February 2024
29 July 2024

Course fee (per year if studying full-time)**
A$20,120 (total for 2024)

** The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Master of Business Information Systems bridges the gap between IT and business decision makers. Learn what information systems can do, how they are best deployed, business and data analytics, and solving real-world problems.
 

Master of Business Information Systems
Location
Hawthorn campus
Duration
2 year/s
Delivery
Blended mode
Intakes
26 February 2024
29 July 2024
Course fee (per year if studying full-time)**
A$40,240

** The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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Study a Master of Business Information Systems at Swinburne
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Study a Master of Business Information Systems at Swinburne

Bridge gap between IT and business decision makers. Develop superior skills with Swinburne's postgraduate business information systems and business analysis course.

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    "The Master of Business Information Systems is a great opportunity to understand how various technologies and analytical techniques can be used to exploit business data to understand clients and make better business decisions."

    Dr Alireza Moayedikia , Course Director

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