Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Business Information Systems specialising in Business Analytics combines business, information systems, analytics and technology. Swinburne describes the course as sitting at the intersection of business and technology, with emphasis on business strategy, digital innovation, analytics, organisational change, stakeholder engagement, digital solution evaluation and data-informed decision-making.

The Business Analytics specialisation focuses on extracting useful insights from data and presenting findings through visualisation techniques. Students can explore areas including mobile applications, social media, artificial intelligence and Big Data.

Key benefits include:

• Development of business analysis and information-systems skills.
• Training in business analytics, data visualisation and predictive analytics.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence and data-driven business insights.
• Development of stakeholder communication and consulting capabilities.
• Opportunities to connect business requirements with technology solutions.
• Industry-oriented learning through projects and an internship option within the Business Analytics specialisation.
• Professional recognition through the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and AACSB, with Swinburne also identified as an Academic Partner of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Students complete 16 units totalling 200 credit points.

Foundation units:

• Professional Issues in IT – ICT80008
• Business Information Systems – INF60007
• Database, Analysis and Design – INF60009
• Requirements Analysis and Modelling – INF60010

Core units:

• Strategic Project Management – INF70005
• Business Analytics and Visualisation – INF70008
• Business Analysis and Consulting Practices / Business Analysis Practice – INF80006
• Governing Technology for Business Environments – INF80042
• Industry Capstone Project – INF80057
• Business Process Management – INF80028
• Advanced Business Analysis – INF80001
• IS/IT Research Project – INF80003

Business Analytics specialisation:

Students select four units from the Business Analytics specialisation list:

• Cloud Enterprise Systems and Analytics – INF60012
• Mobile Business and Social Media – INF60013
• Business Information Systems Internship Project – INF80005
• Applied Business Intelligence Analytics and Data Visualisation – INF80031
• Predictive Analytics – INF80040
• Artificial Intelligence and Insights – INF80051.

Disciplines / Specialisation

Selected specialisation: Business Analytics.

The specialisation concentrates on:

• Business analytics
• Data visualisation
• Business intelligence
• Predictive analytics
• Artificial intelligence
• Big Data
• Mobile business applications
• Social media analytics
• Cloud enterprise systems
• Data-driven business decision-making.

Programme Highlights

• CRICOS registered course: 092700K.
• 200-credit-point master's qualification.
• Two-year standard full-time duration.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• Business Analytics specialisation.
• Practical focus on analytics, visualisation, AI and Big Data.
• Business Information Systems Internship Project available as a specialisation option.
• Industry Capstone Project within the course structure.
• ACS professional-level accreditation.
• AACSB accreditation.
• Swinburne is an Academic Partner of IIBA, and the Master of Business Information Systems is recognised as an IIBA-endorsed training course.

Career Outcomes

The course can prepare graduates for roles involving business analysis, information systems, data and technology-enabled business transformation.

Swinburne identifies career areas and roles including:

• Business analyst
• Systems analyst
• ICT project coordinator
• Digital transformation consultant
• Process improvement analyst
• Digital business consultant
• IT administration
• Change management
• Project management
• Information assurance
• Information systems.

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa for an international student undertaking this CRICOS-registered course in Australia is generally the Student visa (subclass 500).

Australian Department of Home Affairs requirements include:

• Enrolment in a registered Australian course and a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the required period.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting health and character requirements.
• Providing an Australian Values Statement where applicable.
• Meeting financial-capacity requirements where requested.
• Providing English-language evidence where required by the visa rules or qualifying for an exemption.