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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Master of Business Information Systems
The Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) aims to meet emerging challenges for business and technology in a global economy. Course offerings focus on the strategic application of complex information, communication and computing infrastructure of business and enterprises. Students will gain core knowledge in areas such as information systems management, business and data communication, supply chain management, E-commerce and project management with a specialised focus on business intelligence or cybersecurity analytics. Students will be job-ready entrepreneurs, capable of meeting contemporary socio-environmental challenges and creating jobs for a sustainable global society.
Program Aim
The Master of Business Information Systems aims to meet emerging challenges for business and technology in a global economy. Course offerings focus on the strategic application of complex information, communication and computing infrastructure of business and enterprises. Students will gain core knowledge in areas such as information systems management, business and data communication, supply chain management, E-commerce and project management with a specialised focus on business intelligence or cybersecurity analytics. Students will be job-ready entrepreneurs, capable of meeting contemporary socio-environmental challenges and creating jobs for a sustainable global society.
Core Employability
As a graduate of this course, you will be prepared for work in a complex modern-day digital environment. The course helps you to develop core attributes such as creative and critical thinking, effective communication and collaboration, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, cultural awareness, ethical competence and leadership skills that will allow you to engage across a variety of industries.
Career Opportunities
The Master of Business Information Systems is a postgraduate degree that provides graduates with the specialised knowledge and technical expertise required for senior roles in information systems, systems design, business analytics, planning and management. You will be well prepared for a range of career pathways, such as:
- IT Business Systems Developer
- IT Systems Analyst
- E-Commerce Consultant
- Information Systems Manager
- IT Business Development Manager
- IT Quality Assurance Analyst
- IT Business Engagement Manager
- Technical Business Analyst
- Business Systems Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Business Intelligence Manager
- Cyber Security Analyst
Subjects
Minimum Duration : 24 Months.
Maximum Duration : 24 Months.
| Semester | Subject | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIS7101 Business Information Analysis | BIS7102 Database Management Systems | BIS7103 Business Data Communications and Networking | BIS7104 Entrepreneurship and Management |
| 2 | BIS7105 E-Business models | BIS7106 Web Design and Development | BIS7107 Operations Management | BIS7108 Design Thinking |
| 3 | BIS7201 Cloud Computing for Business | BIS7202 Cyber Law in Practice | BIS7203 IS Project Management | Elective 1 |
| 4 | BIS7204 Enterprise Information Systems | BIS7205 Data Governance and Ethics | Elective 2 | BIS7211 Capstone Project |
| ELECTIVE GROUP 1 Business Intelligence |
ELECTIVE GROUP 2 Cyber Security Analytics |
|---|---|
| BIS7221 Big Data Analytics | BIS7222 Data Mining for Business Analytics |
| BIS7231 Information Security Management | BIS7232 Cyber Forensics |
Intake and Entry Requirements
There are three intakes each year in March, July and November
Domestic Students:
Academic Requirements
- An Australian Bachelor Degree or international equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the formal academic entry requirements may be considered on a case by-case basis.
Assumed Knowledge
Consistent with the Australian university sector standards and comparator institutions, LEA will require applicants for study in the Master of Business Information Systems course to have a mid-range level of assumed mathematics knowledge as “Mathematics Advanced (NSW HSC), or equivalent” for successful study.
English language requirements:
The following English language requirements apply for local applicants with international qualifications.:
- IELTS: An overall IELTS band score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in writing and speaking; or
- TOEFL (Internet-based): An overall score 65 with a minimum of 21 in writing and at least 18 in speaking; or
- CAE Advanced (CAE) or CAE Proficiency (CPE): An overall score of 169 with a minimum of 154 in writing and speaking; or
- PTE Academic: An overall writing communicative score of 50 with a minimum score of 43 in writing and speaking.
Proof of English language proficiency shall not be older than 2 years from the date of commencement of the course applied for.
Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirements may be made a conditional offer pending successful completion of an approved intensive English language course and meeting the required standard prior to commencement.
Additional entry requirements
LEA does not accept students under the age of 18. You are required to have turned 18 before the first day of Orientation week.
Application for admission into some LEA courses may require you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio.
Equity measures
LEA facilitates access to applicants from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, including:
- Part or full-time carers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons experiencing mental or physical health concerns
- Mature-age applicants
- Single parents
- People for whom English is a second language
- Persons who identify as LGBTI
International Students:
Academic Requirements
- An Australian Bachelor Degree or international equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the formal academic entry requirements may be considered on a case by-case basis.
Assumed Knowledge
Consistent with the Australian university sector standards and comparator institutions, LEA will require applicants for study in the Master of Business Information Systems course to have a mid-range level of assumed mathematics knowledge as “Mathematics Advanced (NSW HSC), or equivalent” for successful study.
English language requirements:
The following English language requirements apply for international students or local applicants with international qualifications:
- IELTS: An overall IELTS band score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in writing and speaking; or
- TOEFL (Internet-based): An overall score 65 with a minimum of 21 in writing and at least 18 in speaking; or
- CAE Advanced (CAE) or CAE Proficiency (CPE): An overall score of 169 with a minimum of 154 in writing and speaking; or
- PTE Academic: An overall writing communicative score of 50 with a minimum score of 43 in writing and speaking.
Proof of English language proficiency shall not be older than 2 years from the date of commencement of the course applied for.
Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirements may be made a conditional offer pending successful completion of an approved intensive English language course and meeting the required standard prior to commencement.
Additional entry requirements
LEA does not accept students under the age of 18. You are required to have turned 18 before the first day of Orientation week.
Application for admission into some LEA courses may require you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio.
Equity measures
LEA facilitates access to applicants from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, including:
- Part or full-time carers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons experiencing mental or physical health concerns
- Mature-age applicants
- Single parents
- People for whom English is a second language
- Persons who identify as LGBTI
Indicative Study Load
LEA requires 12 hours per week of scheduled classes and self-directed study for a 4-credit point subject. This workload requirement typically comprises 3 hours of directed teaching and learning activities in lecture or workshop settings and 7-9 hours of self-directed study. You should expect to spend approximately 10-12 hours per week per subject over 12 weeks (total of approximately 144 hours) on learning activities.