Master of Information Systems (MC-IS)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
Libo Liu
Contact
Email: MIS-HELP@unimelb.edu.au
Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://students.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Information Systems
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Overview
| Award title | Master of Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2025 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 055847J |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 9 |
| Credit points | 200 credit points |
| Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Information Systems (MIS) is a 200 credit point coursework degree for those interested in professional or research careers in Information Systems, IT management and digital business: professionals supporting, managing and changing business processes through information and communications technology (ICT) and information systems.
The course design supports careers in areas such as: IT Leadership and Consulting, Business Analyst, Enterprise Architecture, Process Mining, Business Analytics, Cyber Security Management, Project Management, Innovation & Strategic Thinking, and IS Research.
Students who started the Master of Information Systems in 2022 or prior should use the course plans listed in the year in which they started.
Links to further information
https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/students/coursework/study-resources/study-guides
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Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 (http://about.unimelb.edu.au/academicboard/resolutions) is required.
Notes:
• Up to 50 points of credit may be awarded to applicants who have:
– an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) and at least one year documented relevant work experience; or
– a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems with a weighted average mark of at least (65%) or equivalent.
• Up to 100 points of credit may be awarded to applicants who have:
– an undergraduate degree in Information Systems with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent and two years of documented relevant work experience; or
– a four-year Honours degree in Information Systems with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent; or
– an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent, at least one year of documented relevant work experience and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Information Systems with at least an H3 (65%) average or equivalent; or
– an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) average, and an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Information Systems with at least an H3 (65%) average or equivalent.
• References above to a degree in Information Systems means a degree with at least 60% of specialised information systems studies, including a balanced mix of technical and management topics, project management and professional ethics. Many IT or Computer Science degrees do not meet this requirement.
There are three possible early exit point qualifications for students enrolled in the Master of Information Systems:
– Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, for students who have completed four of the following subjects:
• ISYS90026 Concepts in Information Systems
• INFO90002 Database Systems and Modelling
• COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
• ISYS90049 Digital Business Analysis
• ISYS90090 Cyber Security Management
• ISYS90045 Professional IS Consulting
• ISYS90118 Skills for IS Research and Development
• ISYS90050 IT Project and Change Management
• ISYS90043 Enterprise Applications and Architectures
• ISYS90038 IS Strategy and Governance
– Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (Advanced), for students who have completed:
At least 25 points of subjects from the following list:
• ISYS90090 Cyber Security Management
• ISYS90045 Professional IS Consulting
• ISYS90119 Skills for IS Research and Development
• ISYS90050 IT Project and Change Management
• ISYS90043 Enterprise Applications and Architectures
• ISYS90038 IS Strategy and Governance
Up to 25 points of subjects from the following list:
• ISYS90089 Strategic Change Leadership
• ISYS90051 Digital Impacts on Business and Society
• ISYS90097 Information Economy and Society
– Graduate Diploma in Information Systems, for students who have completed:
At least 75 points of subjects from the following list:
• ISYS90026 Concepts in Information Systems
• INFO90002 Database Systems and Modelling
• COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
• ISYS90049 Digital Business Analysis
• ISYS90090 Cyber Security Management
• ISYS90045 Professional IS Consulting
• ISYS90118 Skills for IS Research and Development
• ISYS90050 IT Project and Change Management
• ISYS90043 Enterprise Applications and Architectures
• ISYS90038 IS Strategy and Governance
Up to 25 points of subjects from the following list:
• ISYS90089 Strategic Change Leadership
• ISYS90051 Digital Impacts on Business and Society
• ISYS90097 Information Economy and Society
• ISYS90081 Business Process Management
• ISYS90112 Business Process Mining Applications
• ISYS90039 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IT
• ISYS90035 Knowledge Management Systems
• ISYS90117 Managing Business Analytics
• ISYS90036 Enterprise Systems
• ISYS90120 Cyber Security Practice in Organisations
For more information on meeting the University's English language requirements, see: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/international/english_and_foundation_programs
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Master of Information Systems welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.
The Master of Information Systems requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
a) the ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information;
b) the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks;
c) the ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.
Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. There may be additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Professional accreditation
Australian Computer Society
The new MC-IS course has been provided with accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
Intended learning outcomes
A graduate of the MIS should:
- Have developed a sound knowledge and comprehension of the discipline of Information Systems
- Have acquired skills that will enable them to manage and change business processes through information and communications technology (ICT) and information systems
- Have a broad business and real world perspective together with experience in applying business communication, interpersonal, and team skills to real situations
- Have developed and demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills to apply information system theory to ICT management practice
- Have gained professional practice knowledge within the real world of IT Management through the industry links of staff teaching in the program
- Have developed skills and had experience in communication of ICT issues to justify, critically evaluate and explain real-world situations leading to IT management decisions
- Be able to demonstrate insight of professional codes of conduct and ethical standards
- Have advanced knowledge of research and development principles and methods in Information Systems.
Generic skills
On completion of the course students will:
- Have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection
- Have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- Have in-depth knowledge of their specialist area
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
- Be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces.
Graduate attributes
Graduates should have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical inquiry, analysis and reflection. The degree has significant engagement and involvement from local and international practicing information systems professionals.
Graduating students qualify for membership of the appropriate professional body, the Australian Computer Society, and are informed by the most up-to-date evidence based research in information systems throughout the degree.
Course structure
The Master of Information Systems requires the successful completion of 200 credit points.
All students must complete:
- 125 credit points of compulsory subjects including
- 87.5 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
- 37.5 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 25 credit points of Capstone experience subjects (where students select one of four capstone options) including
25 credit points of Capstone selective subjects or 25 credit points of Capstone IS Research Project subjects
- 50 credit points of elective subjects including
- A minimum of 25 credit points of Master of Information Systems (MIS) elective subjects
A maximum of 25 credit points of general elective subjects
Subject Options
Year 1
Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90026 | Concepts in Information Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| INFO90002 | Database Systems & Information Modelling |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90059 | Introduction to Programming |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90049 | Digital Business Analysis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90090 | Cyber Security Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90045 | Professional IS Consulting |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90118 | Skills for IS Research and Development | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2
Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90050 | IT Project and Change Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90043 | Enterprise Applications & Architectures | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90038 | IS Strategy and Governance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Capstone subjects
Capstone IS Research Project subjects
All of
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90109 | Info Systems Capstone Research Proj Pt 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90110 | Info Systems Capstone Research Proj Pt2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Capstone experience selective subjects
One of
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
| INFO90010 | Technology Innovation Project | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| ISYS90119 | Information Systems Capstone Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Elective Subjects
Master of Information Systems (MIS) elective subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90089 | Strategic Change Leadership | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90051 | Digital Impacts on Business and Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90097 | Information Economy and Society | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
| ISYS90081 | Business Process Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90112 | Business Process Analytics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90039 | Digital Innovation & Technopreneurship | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90035 | Knowledge Management Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90036 | Enterprise Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90069 | Digital Transformation of Health |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90117 | Managing Business Analytics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
General electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90007 | Information Visualisation | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| BISY90009 | Managing Information Technology |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MGMT90141 | Business Analysis and Decision Making |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BUSA90520 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MKTG90017 | Digital Business and Marketing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90280 | Managerial Decision Analytics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MGMT90267 | Artificial Intelligence in Organisations | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
COMP9XXXX subjects
SWEN9XXXX subjects
INFO9XXXX subjects
Or subjects outside this with coordinator permission
Last updated: 19 April 2025