C6015 Master of Business Information Systems and Master of Global Business

Double degree courses include all the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced or redirected.

Master of Business Information Systems

Master of Business Information Systems is structured in three parts, Part A. Foundation studies, Part B. Core studies and Part C. Applied studies. In this double degree course you complete: 

Part A. Foundation studies 

These units provide an introduction to information systems and business concepts, including system design and analysis as applied in professional practice. You will learn basic software programming and development concepts and database technology.

These units are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field.

Part B. Core studies 

These units draw on best practices within business information systems (BIS) to gain critical understanding of the theories and practice relating to responsible digitalisation, digital transformation, BIS strategy, governance and management, ethical BIS innovation and design, business intelligence and analytics, project management, as well as a choice of data and archive, and business process and decision-making behaviour..

Part C. Applied studies

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work in the broad realm of business information systems.

Master of Global Business

The Master of Global Business is structured in two parts, Part A. Core studies, Part B. Capstone studies and Part C. Electives. In this double degree course you complete:

Part A. Core studies

The focus of these studies is to develop your knowledge and skills as a critical and creative professional who can apply their understanding and knowledge of the global business and politics environments in order to contribute to solutions that address contemporary global issues.

Master’s entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit which determines your point of entry to the course:

• If you are admitted at entry level 1, you complete 120 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B. and Part C. of the Master of Business Information Systems and Part A. of the Master of Global Business.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2, you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part B and Part C. of the Master of Business Information Systems and Part A. of the Master of Global Business.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point option.

Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 120 credit points, of which 84 credit points are from the Master of Business Information Systems and 36 credit points from the Master of Global Business.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Master of Business Information Systems

The Master of Business Information Systems comprises 84 credit points structured into three parts, Part A. Foundation studies (24 credit points), Part B. Core studies (42 credit points) and Part C. Applied studies (18 credit points). 

Part A. Foundation studies (24 credit points)

You must complete the following units:

• FIT9123 Fundamentals of business information systems

• FIT9132 Introduction to databases

• FIT9136 Introduction to Python programming

• FIT9138 Information systems analysis, design and systems thinking

Part B. Core studies (42 credit points)

You must complete 42 credit points, comprising:
- the following six units (36 credit points); and
- one further unit (6 credit points) from the Specified elective studies.

• FIT5057 Project management

• FIT5125 IT research methods

• FIT5233 Digital transformation, strategy and governance

• FIT5234 Advanced BIS analysis and design

• FIT5235 Business intelligence and analytics

• FIT5237 Responsible digitalisation

Specified elective studies (6 credit points)

• FIT5094 Evolutionary decision support

• FIT5206 Digital continuity 

• FIT5231 Indigenous data sovereignty

• FIT5236 Enterprise applications and architecture

Part C. Applied studies (18 credit points)

You must complete the following units:

• FIT5122 Professional practice

• FIT5120 Industry experience studio project (12 credit points)

Master of Global Business

The Master of Global Business comprises 36 credit points. 

Part A. Core studies (36 credit points)

You must complete the following units::

• MGF5800 Global business

• BTF5905  Global trade governance

• MGF5691 Global sustainable operations and supply chain management

• MGF5730 International trade policy

• MGF5911 Geo-politics and business globalisation

• MGF5940 Intercultural communication and negotiation

Note: the additional 12 credit points for the Master of Global Business will be cross credited for FIT5120 in the Master of Business Information Systems.