Why Study / Key Benefits

• Develops practical skills in business information systems and their application within organisations.
• Covers data analysis and visualisation, business analysis, project management, and database-related concepts.
• Develops the ability to assess and manage information systems in an organisational context.
• Builds interdisciplinary knowledge connecting information systems with business analysis, project management and information management.
• Provides a pathway into Swinburne’s Master of Business Information Systems.
• Students develop skills in communicating with stakeholders and establishing effective professional working relationships. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme develops knowledge in areas including:

• Strategic project management
• Business analytics
• Data visualisation
• Business analysis
• Information systems
• Technology governance
• Organisational information management
• Stakeholder communication
• Analysis of organisational problems
• Application of information systems concepts to business contexts

Disciplines / Specialisations

This Graduate Certificate does not list separate specialisations or majors.

Its core study areas are business information systems, business analytics and visualisation, business analysis, project management and technology governance.

The qualification forms the first stage of a nested suite and can be followed by the Master of Business Information Systems, subject to meeting the applicable progression requirements.

Programme Highlights

• 6-month full-time postgraduate qualification.
• 50 credit points.
• Four core units.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• CRICOS registered course, allowing international students to undertake the programme in Australia subject to visa requirements.
• Focus on the intersection of business and information systems.
• Covers analytics, visualisation, business analysis, project management and technology governance.
• Can provide an entry point into the Master of Business Information Systems.

Career Outcomes

The programme develops capabilities relevant to professional work involving:

• Business analysis
• Data analysis and visualisation
• Information systems
• Project management
• Technology and information management
• Business process and organisational analysis

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The latest published course starts are 1 March 2027 and 2 August 2027.
• The application deadlines currently shown are 24 February 2027 and 28 July 2027 respectively.
• International students in Australia holding a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.
• The course has a CRICOS code of 102645C.
• Relevant professional-experience applicants may need to provide a CV and documentary evidence of their professional experience and learning.
• Recognition of Prior Learning/advanced standing is assessed individually.
• The qualification can form the first stage of the Master of Business Information Systems.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this course in Australia generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) and must:

• Hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the CRICOS-registered course.
• Meet the Student visa requirements imposed by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement where applicable.
• Demonstrate sufficient financial capacity when required by the visa application process.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Maintain required Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Comply with the conditions attached to the Student visa.
• Study full-time and on campus for this Swinburne course if they are in Australia on a Student visa.

Current Student visa work condition:

• Student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.
• When the course is not in session, students can generally work unlimited hours, subject to their individual visa conditions.
• Students should check their visa grant information or VEVO for their specific conditions.

Current Student visa application charge:

• The Australian Department of Home Affairs currently lists the Student visa subclass 500 cost from AUD 2,500, with limited concessions available for certain applicants.

Financial-capacity evidence:

• Applicants must demonstrate that they have enough money to support their stay in Australia when required.
• The exact amount and evidence requirements should be checked through the current Department of Home Affairs application process because these requirements can change.