About the Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

If you're keen to develop valuable skills and advance your business career, La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems will give you everything you need to develop your career in this exciting field.

Go beyond the foundations and develop advanced analytical skills. Delve into the potential of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, while you learn how to use data to build powerful information systems and databases. You can also put these skills to the test – working in small teams, you'll design a real-world business system.

Learn how to process and present data so it's understandable to others. Discover trends and tell stories using data wrangling techniques. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, our Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems will give you advanced skills and the ability to understand the needs of the rapidly evolving world of business

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$36 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships.