Program Requirements

Due to changes in course codes, students are permitted the following substitutions:
   INFS7007 Intelligent Business Analysis -> INFS8008 Intelligent Business Analysis

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:

MGMT7250 - Evidence-Based Management (6 units)

MGMT7020 - Technology and Project Management (6 units)

INFS7004 - Accounting Information Systems (6 units)

INFS7007 - Intelligent Business Analysis: Models, Processes and Techniques (6 units)

INFS7040 - Digital Transformation (6 units)

INFS8004 - Enterprise Systems and Strategy (6 units)

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

INFS8210 - Business Analytics for Managers (6 units)

COMP6240 - Relational Databases (6 units)

COMP6340 - Networked Information Systems (6 units)

at least 6 units from completion of course from the following list:

COMP6710 - Structured Programming (6 units)

COMP6730 - Programming for Scientists (6 units)

at least 6 units from completion of course from the following list:

COMP6390 - Human-Computer Interaction (6 units)

COMP6420 - Introduction to Data Management, Analysis and Security (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

Marketing

Project Management

Or:

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

COMP Computer Science

BUSI International Business

INFS Business Information Systems

MGMT Management

MKTG Marketing

CBEA College of Business & Economics

VCPG Vice-Chancellor's Courses

Capstone Courses

Specialisations

Study Options

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. 

Application for credit: 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.

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.

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

8. Apply specialised knowledge and skills in the area of business information systems

Further Information

Applicants who are applying for admission using GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), GRE General Test, or other 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.