MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
KPT / JPT( R2 / 481 / 7 / 0743) 06 / 28- MQA / SWA0163
1.5 – 2 years( Full-time) 3 – 4 years( Part-time)*
Classes are held on weekday evenings.
February and July
Power business decisions with data and technology.
From everyday operations to strategic innovation, information is at the heart of every organisation. Business Information Systems specialists combine business insight and digital skills to help companies make smarter, faster, and more impactful decisions. You’ ll be prepared for careers in big data analytics, business intelligence, systems design, planning and management, as well as knowledge and information management.
What you’ ll learn
You should be equipped to:
• explain and discuss the major theoretical and professional issues related to business information systems
• deeply analyse a business problem, design an IT solution for it and measure performance
• engage in business information systems work to a standard aligned with senior professional practice
• demonstrate social, ethical and communication skills in an industry setting while managing ambiguity and complexity
• convey your research findings and the rationales behind your solutions to diverse stakeholders
• investigate information system problems with skills developed through independent research and a thesis, or by using research methods for academic or professional purposes.
Course structure
PART A. FOUNDATIONS FOR ADVANCED BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS( 24 credit points) You’ ll complete four advanced preparatory units:
• Fundamentals of business information systems
• Information systems analysis, design and systems thinking
• Introduction to Python programming
• Introduction to databases.
PART B. CORE MASTER’ S STUDIES( 48 credit points)
• Project management
• IT research and innovation methods
• Digital transformation, strategy and governance
• Advanced business information systems analysis and design
• Business intelligence and analytics
• Responsible digitalisation
• One elective unit( 6 credit points) from the level five units approved by the faculty coordinator.
Choose one of the following:
• IT for management decision making
• Digital continuity.
PART C. ADVANCED PRACTICE( 24 credit points) You have two options:
• Industry experience: A program of coursework involving advanced study and an industry experience studio project.
• Master’ s thesis: A research pathway including a thesis. If you wish to use this course as a pathway to a PhD degree you should take this option.
RM64,080 Malaysian student
RM74,160 International student 2026 fees for full course
Coursework Professionally recognised
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS If you have a bachelor’ s degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline relating to IT or information systems or with an information systems major, you may be exempted from completing foundation units and graduate in 1.5 years on full-time study. If your bachelor’ s degree is not necessarily in IT, you will complete a foundation semester and graduate in 2 years on full-time study. The foundation units are offered at no cost.
Bursaries
Are you a Monash graduate? Get a 10 % tuition fee waiver when you successfully enrol in this course. Visit � monash. edu. my / scholarships for more details.
Monash struck the perfect balance between in-demand industry skills and business acumen through real-world case studies. Learning from lecturers who are established industry leaders and connecting with an extensive alumni community gave me valuable knowledge and insights, along with a strong professional network that continues to support me today.”
YIP SHAWN
Bachelor of Science( Genomics and Bioinformatics) Master of Business Information Systems Product Manager, MoneyLion
As a firm believer in IT for social good, Shawn has always been passionate about using technology to create meaningful, positive change. By leveraging his skillset as a product manager and the knowledge he’ s gained from his studies at Monash, he aims to build user-centric products that address real-world issues and contribute to a better quality of life for individuals and communities.
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