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Master of Business Informatics (309JA.1)
Please note these are the 2019 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| PG | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Science and Technology | Academic Program Area - Technology |
087618B | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Master the business of informatics at UC
Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, our Master of Business Informatics is a two-year program that prepares you for participation in the ‘knowledge economy’. The course addresses key areas pertinent to IT professionals and, especially, business analysts.
Fine-tune your qualifications with electives in the areas of accounting, HR, strategic management, data analytics or information sciences. Upon graduation, you can confidently embrace the workforce, choosing from a variety of specialised IT roles, such as program analyst, systems architect, information systems manager, and beyond.
Study a Master of Business Informatics at UC and you will:
- demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts and develop an appropriate set of data models for relational database implementation
- undertake a human-computer interaction design project
- critically analyse complex business processes
- be able to derive advanced system models appropriately
- learn how to use international standard systems description paradigms and languages
- prepare and critically evaluate documents associated with project planning, monitoring, review and quality
- use SPSS and gain knowledge of key data and national and international indicators from Australia and other Asia-Pacific countries.
Work Integrated Learning
In this course, you will undertake a specialised research project as part of the University’s commitment to supporting Work Integrated Learning (WIL). You will be encouraged to link your research to your previous professional practical experience, or relate it to your current field of employment.
You can tailor your learning around your specific areas of interest and future employment aspirations, and internships are possible as part of your range of elective units. Previous Business Informatics students have undertaken internships and cadetships with organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, the University of Canberra, and more.
Career opportunities
- IT security analyst
- Business analyst
- Systems analyst
- IT project manager
- ICT consultant
- Web developer
- IT systems test engineer
- Information analyst
- Data scientist
- Systems architect
- Information systems manager
- IT auditor
- IT business manager
- Solutions engineer
Course-specific information
This course is accredited by the professional body, the Australian Computer Society, at the Professional level.
A clear pathway of study exists between this degree, the undergraduate Bachelor of Business Informatics, and the postgraduate Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics courses. Credit equivalent to the Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics may be given to applicants who have an undergraduate Business Informatics or Information Technology degree AND 3 years of relevant work experience.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the professional body, the Australian Computer Society, at the Professional level (subject to the ACS accreditation processes in 2015).
A Bachelor degree from Australia or a recognised overseas institution. No previous Business Informatics or ICT knowledge is assumed.
Assumed knowledge
Fluency in the use of desktop computers (eg for everyday work) and excellent English spoken and written communication skills.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Master of Business Informatics (309JA) | 48 credit points
- Students may substitute up to two PG Level units from the Master of Information Technology course with approval of the Course Convener. Only a selection of units will be on offer in any one semester.
- Students must not select units that are similar to any they have studied in their pathway courses.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Course duration
Standard four semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum ten semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Application of knowledge and skills: Graduates who complete the Master of Business Informatics will be able to apply the knowledge and skills obtained with creativity and initiative to new situations in information systems practice and their ongoing professional development. The will also demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy in their future work in planning and executing a substantial informatics project connecting information systems theory with practice. Graduates will also be able to apply research-based learning and thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility In addition to the UC qualities and skills the Seoul Accord identifies the following as important for our graduates: Modern tool usage Lifelong learning |
| Knowledge: Graduates who complete the Master of Information Systems will obtain a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in the information systems discipline and associated professional practice. In particular, graduates will acquire knowledge that will help to understand the intent and context of systems; business processes and associated work practices, requirements and information needs; and the impacts of actions on the business as a whole. Graduates will also obtain knowledge of Business Informatics research principles and methods. Graduates will have a commitment to, professional ethics and the norms of that Information Technology practice also have the required knowledge and understanding to assess relevant professional issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional Information Technology practice. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility In addition to the UC qualities and skills the Seoul Accord identifies the following as important for our graduates: Knowledge for solving computing problems Modern tool usage |
| Skills: Graduates who complete the Master of Business Informatics will have developed: -cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice in the areas of business analysis, business change management and implementation, project management and business strategy and planning of information systems. Graduates will have the ability to investigate and analyse complex problems in the information systems domain and apply established theories to practical situations within organisations. -communication skills to justify and interpret information systems work to technical and business stakeholders and for working effectively within teams. Graduates will also be able to reflect on the theoretical foundations for their information systems work and make contribute to enhancing information systems professional practice. |
Communication Analysis and inquiry Problem solving Working independently and with others Professionalism and social responsibility In addition to the UC qualities and skills the Seoul Accord identifies the following as important for our graduates: Modern tool usage Lifelong learning |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Informatics | M BusInformatics |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
The Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics and the Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics are subsumable into this course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 or Email: Student.Centre@canberra.edu.au |
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