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Master of Business Informatics (309JA.4)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
View teaching periods | 880250 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| 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 |
View teaching periods | 087618B |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Master the business of informatics at UC
If you’re in IT and looking to get ahead, then the UC Master of Business Informatics course offers the perfect opportunity to expand your skills in areas vital to the intertwined worlds of Business and Information Technology - while simultaneously gaining the knowledge and qualifications to give your career a much-needed boost.
This two-year program has been created to address key areas pertinent to IT professionals and is of particular advantage to those looking to progress into a career as business analysts.
This course also offers students a range of electives to help you fine-tune your qualifications and specialise in areas such as accounting, HR, strategic management, data analytics or information sciences.
On completion of the course, you will be able to return to the workforce as a confident, competent specialist with the knowledge and skills to progress comfortably into a career in a variety of specialised IT roles, such as program analyst, systems architect, information systems manager, and beyond.
This course offers you the chance to prepare for a career in the ‘knowledge economy’ and is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
This course also offers you the chance to specialise in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Project Management or Social Informatics.
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 (WIL)
The concept of WIL is a vital component of the UC approach to higher education, as it offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience working alongside industry professionals and dealing with real-world issues relating to their areas of study.
As part of this course, you will be tasked with undertaking a specialised research project where you’ll be encouraged to use issues relating to your current or past work life and use these issues to research innovative solutions under the support and guidance of professional academic mentors.
In addition, this course also allows you to 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 internships and cadetships with organisations include: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, the University of Canberra, and more.
Career opportunities
A Master of Business Informatics from UC is a globally recognised qualification that can help you progress into a range of careers, including working as a:
- IT security analyst
- IT systems test engineer
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
- IT project manager
- Systems architect
- Web developer
- Systems analyst
- ICT consultant
- Information analyst
- Information systems manager
- IT auditor
- IT business manager
- Solutions engineer.
Course-specific information
This course is accredited by 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
Master of Business Informatics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the Professional level.
A Bachelor degree from Australia or a recognised overseas institution. No previous Business Informatics or ICT knowledge is assumed.
You can use professional experience and prior learning to enter into a postgraduate qualification at UC through our Professional Pathway Entry program. If you have significant work experience or hold industry-recognised qualifications, this program could be your route to bypass undergraduate study and accelerate your career. Explore Professional Pathway Entry https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs/professional-pathway-entry
Assumed knowledge
Proficiency in using computers.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | ||
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | ||
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 |
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 intending to study a higher degree by research should complete unit 12233 with an individual research project aligned with their future research interest.
- 6 credit points of ITS units at PG level
- 9 credit points of ITS units at G or PG level
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
Year 1
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level G or PG)
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Units (Level G or PG)
Year 2
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level PG)
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level PG)
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units (Level G or PG)
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level PG)
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level G or PG)
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level PG)
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level G or PG)
Year 3
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level G or PG)
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Restricted Choice Units (Level PG)
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level G or PG)
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit (Level G or PG)
Year 4
Semester 2
Two Restricted Choice Units (Level PG)
Year 5
Course duration
Standard 2 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 6 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 1. Integrate emerging technologies and core ITS knowledge to enhance organisational capabilities and foster innovation in industry. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 2. Design innovative information systems solutions to address complex organisational issues by leveraging entrepreneurial strategies. | - |
| 3. Evaluate ethical, legal, compliance, and security issues in digital innovations, exemplifying professional standards and social responsibility. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 4. Critically apply research findings to inform practice, addressing complex real-world problems with evidence-based solutions. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 5. Effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, demonstrating cultural awareness and adaptability in a global technological landscape. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Informatics | M BusInformatics |
| Master of Business Informatics in Project Management | M BusInformatics ProjectMgt |
| Master of Business Informatics in Cybersecurity | M BusInformatics Cybersecurity |
| Master of Business Informatics in Data Science | M BusInformatics DataSc |
Alternative exits
841AA Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics
844AA Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics
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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