Program Requirements

The Master of Business Information Systems requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:

60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

COMP6240 - Relational Databases (6 units)

INFS7004 - Accounting Information Systems (6 units)

INFS7040 - Digital Transformation (6 units)

INFS8004 - Enterprise Systems and Strategy (6 units)

INFS8008 - Intelligent Business Analysis: Models, Processes and Techniques (6 units)

INFS8205 - Digital Strategy, Executive and Operations (6 units)

INFS8210 - Business Analytics for Managers (6 units)

MGMT7020 - Technology and Project Management (6 units)

MGMT7170 - Tools and Techniques for Business Project Management (6 units)

MGMT7250 - Evidence-Based Management (6 units)

A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP6710 - Structured Programming (6 units)

COMP6730 - Programming for Scientists (6 units)

A minimum of 6 units from completion of courses from the following list:

COMP6390 - Human-Computer Interaction (6 units)

COMP6780 - Web Development and Design (6 units)

COMP8410 - Data Mining (6 units)

COMP8430 - Data Wrangling (6 units)

 Either:

24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

International Business

Leadership

Management Essentials

Marketing

Project Management

Or:

24 units from completion of 6000-, 7000- and 8000-level courses from the following subject areas:

BUSI International Business

CBEA ANU College of Business and Economics

COMP Computer Science

INFS Business Information Systems

MGMT Management

MKTG Marketing

Specialisations

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

• a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0
• a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least 3 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• a Bachelor (Honours) degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0
• a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and a Graduate Certificate with minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0
• a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least 3 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• an ANU Graduate Certificate of Management with minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0
• a Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0
• a successfully completed Evidence-Based Management EdX MicroMasters, achieving at least 70% in the final capstone exam;
• 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0
• a GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 550 and a minimum of 3 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• a GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing, and a minimum of 3 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
• a minimum of 10 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English Language Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. 

In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications. 

Credit Granted

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Cognate Disciplines

For the purposes of admission ‘cognate’ is to be defined as any of the following Fields of Education:

02 Information Technology

08 Management and Commerce

0919 Economics and Econometrics

For more information, please refer to Fields of Education or contact the ANU College of Business & Economics.

Pathways

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

The employment focus for graduates from the Master of Business Information Systems are:

• ICT Manager
• Business Analyst
• ICT-related service line Consultant

in both the public and private sector.

Industry placements via the CBE Internship courses are also available.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate and synthesize evidence to inform decision making;
2. Create opportunities and novel solutions to organisational challenges;
3. Work effectively with others to resolve challenges;
4. Adapt to complex and uncertain situations;
5. Engage, inform and influence stakeholders;
6. Incorporate the influence of a changing global environment;
7. Model ethical behaviour and make principled decisions; and
8. Apply specialised knowledge and skills in the area of business information systems.

Further Information

Study plan advice

The Master of Business Information Systems (MBINS) is a highly structured program with a diverse student cohort, so developing your own personalised study plan is important for supporting success. In doing so, please consider the following advice:

• If you have questions about developing a study plan or having difficulties, please contact the MBINS Program Convenor to discuss options.
• Students who are completing a Graduate Certificate of Management as a pathway to this program, are recommended to study MGMT7250, MGMT7020 and two other courses that appear within the MBINS Program Requirements, such as INFS7004 and INFS7040.
• Most (but not all) specialisations listed in the Program Requirements have a 2+2 pattern that needs at least two semesters of study to complete. Depending on the semester you commence your study and your choice of specialisation (if any), you will need to follow a study plan that is different to what is suggested in Study Options.
• If you accept credit towards your studies, you will need to adjust your study plans. Doing this early is critical if you wish to complete your study in less than the standard 2-year duration.
• COMP courses in the 3rd list of Program Requirements typically only run once per year and have requisite course(s) that need to be completed first (such as COMP6240, and one of COMP6710 or COMP6730). You will need to plan to complete these courses first in an earlier semester.
• On a case-by-case basis, MBINS students can request alternative COMP courses to count towards List 3, if they provide supporting statements for how the course is relevant to the MBINS program, and how it supports their career goals. Students are recommended to discuss options with the MBINS Program Convenor before asking CBE Student Services for approval.

Professional accreditation

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the recognised association for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the ICT industry. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the public voice of the ICT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the ICT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of ICT. The Master of Business Information Systems has Professional level recognition.

Membership benefits include:

• Professional recognition;
• Professional development;
• Career support;
• Networking opportunities; and
• Rewards and Discounts

Professional experience-based admission

Applicants who are applying for admission using GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), GRE General Test, or another option that includes full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program, should provide this completed CV template and two referee reports/letters as one PDF and upload it with their application. Contact the Research School of Management at enquiries.rsm@anu.edu.au if you have any queries regarding the application requirements.

Program commencement

The ANU Research School of Management offers a tailored Orientation Week program each semester for its postgraduate students, held during the University O-Week dates for that semester. This tailored program is designed to introduce students to their fellow peers and provide specific information pertinent to studying a postgraduate program at the ANU Research School of Management. Evidence-Based Management is foundational to ANU Research School of Management postgraduate programs. This will be introduced to students during this week and other facets of the teaching and academic environment. Attendance is highly encouraged.