Master of Business Information Systems

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Overview

If you’re keen to learn invaluable business skills and invest in your future, La Trobe’s Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) will help you advance your career in an exciting sector. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, our Master of Business Information Systems will prepare you for professional practice. Learn … For more content click the Read more button below. Use the latest tools to analyse data, turn it into insights, then use this information to drive real business value. You'll learn through practical, team-based business intelligence projects and use industry tools such as SAP HANA, Design Thinking and R Studio. Plus, you'll collaborate with industry when you build and deploy a real-world business intelligence system. You’ll also gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation in your area of interest, including artificial intelligence in business, data science, applied digital health and more. Graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise. Develop advanced analytical skills and understand how to use data to build information systems and databases. Learn how to create enterprise-wide computing systems and grow business intelligence. You’ll can also put these skills to the test – working in small teams, you’ll design a real-world business intelligence system. Learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Information Systems and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. Get an added edge with optional industry partnerships, such as the SAS work placement program. You’ll learn:Integrated information systems and businessLearn how information systems are effectively designed, planned, analysed and managed in business contexts.Business intelligenceUnderstand how to use intelligent data-mining technologies to improve decision-making in a wide range of sectors, including retail, banking and finance.Business analyticsUnderstand the unique needs of businesses and learn how to improve their processesEnterprise information systemsLearn about enterprise-wide computing systems and understand how organisations use them to develop customer-centric business strategies and integrate business processes in accounting, finance, human resources, sales and marketing.Artificial intelligence fundamentals Explore the fundamental concepts and different applications of AI. Design and develop AI models for real-world problems in our labs.Predictive analyticsLearn how to use data to predict future events. You’ll build and use predictive models in real business scenarios and learn how to use one of the most widely used predictive analytics software tools.

Learn how to design, operate and analyse business information systems. You’ll understand the latest techniques and templates, so you’ll graduate with the skills to start your own enterprise or thrive in the world of start-ups.

Use the latest tools to analyse data, turn it into insights, then use this information to drive real business value. You'll learn through practical, team-based business intelligence projects and use industry tools such as SAP HANA, Design Thinking and R Studio. Plus, you'll collaborate with industry when you build and deploy a real-world business intelligence system.

You’ll also gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation in your area of interest, including artificial intelligence in business, data science, applied digital health and more. Graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.

Develop advanced analytical skills and understand how to use data to build information systems and databases. Learn how to create enterprise-wide computing systems and grow business intelligence. You’ll can also put these skills to the test – working in small teams, you’ll design a real-world business intelligence system.

Learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Information Systems and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.

Get an added edge with optional industry partnerships, such as the SAS work placement program.

You’ll learn:

Integrated information systems and business
- Learn how information systems are effectively designed, planned, analysed and managed in business contexts.
Business intelligence
- Understand how to use intelligent data-mining technologies to improve decision-making in a wide range of sectors, including retail, banking and finance.
Business analytics
- Understand the unique needs of businesses and learn how to improve their processes
Enterprise information systems
- Learn about enterprise-wide computing systems and understand how organisations use them to develop customer-centric business strategies and integrate business processes in accounting, finance, human resources, sales and marketing.
Artificial intelligence fundamentals
- Explore the fundamental concepts and different applications of AI. Design and develop AI models for real-world problems in our labs.
Predictive analytics
- Learn how to use data to predict future events. You’ll build and use predictive models in real business scenarios and learn how to use one of the most widely used predictive analytics software tools.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Mei-Tai Chu

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

107439B

Course instance contact

Mei-Tai Chu

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Course duration (part time)

4 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of the Master of Business Information Systems students must complete a total of 240 credit points consisting of :

180 core credit points

60 credit points of a Specialisation

Additional explanatory information

The subjects of this course may be scheduled for offer at either or both the Bundoora or City campuses, and/or online. In order to complete the course and be able to choose between a full range of electives and specialisations, students may need to attend classes at both campuses and/or online.

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Core choice - Specialisation60 credit points

Specialisations60 credit points

Students to select a specialisation from the list below.

Accounting for business60 credit points

Core15 credit points

Core choice45 credit points

Applied digital health60 credit points

Artificial intelligence in business60 credit points

Data science60 credit points

Entrepreneurship and innovation60 credit points

Logistics and supply chain management60 credit points

Core choice60 credit points

Students to select subjects to the value of 60 credit points from the list below.

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply advanced knowledge and skills in information management and systems principles in a business analytics context.

Critically evaluate and analyse data using complex problem-solving techniques such as business intelligence and enterprise resource planning

Design, evaluate and apply advanced techniques of Analytics in an industry-appropriate manner

Employ effective teamwork strategies to collaboratively develop solutions to complex business problems using traditional or agile project management methodology

Apply data analysis insights to the design and implementation of the business and IT alignment to meet organisation requirements and support its business decision making system

Critically formulate a considered position, employing a range of theoretical frameworks and data analysis to address business issues and create appropriate solutions

Career outcomes

Skilled business information specialists can gain employment in many industries, including finance, health and medicine, cybersecurity, defence and agriculture. After graduation, you could work across a wide range of sectors in roles such as:

Business analyst
- Understand how businesses run and use data to solve problems and improve processes.
Business-IT strategy consultant
- Work with both senior management and business units to create business-IT solutions.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) analyst
- Help organisations to use ERP solutions to solve their business problems.
Data scientist
- Understand complex data and leverage it to the advantage of businesses and organisations.
ICT entrepreneurial and innovation manager
- Create robust business-IT strategies. Implement ICT products and services, and manage their ongoing development.

Professional recognition

The Master of Business Information Systems is seeking accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree.

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