Introduction
Master the business of informatics at UC
If you’re in IT and looking to get ahead, then the UC Master of Business Informatic 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 at progressing 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 you 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 to 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 life 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 form 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 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.
Admission Requirements
Requirements
A Bachelor degree from Australia or a recognised overseas institution. No previous Business Informatics or ICT knowledge is assumed.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | $22,500 | $33,100 |
The fees detailed above 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.
Typical Study Pattern
Course Information
Course Requirements
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.
Course Duration
Standard 2 years full time, or part time equivalent. Maximum - 6 years.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.Admission Periods
Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Assumed Knowledge
Proficiency in using computers.
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Master of Business Informatics | M BusInformatics |
Master of Business Informatics in Cloud Computing | M BusInformatics CloudComp |
Master of Business Informatics in Project Management | M BusInformatics ProjectMgt |
Master of Business Informatics in Social Informatics | M BusInformatics SocInformatics |
Master of Business Informatics in Cybersecurity | M BusInformatics Cybersecurity |
Master of Business Informatics in Data Science | M BusInformatics DataSc |
Alternate Exit Awards
- Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
Alternative exits: Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics - Must have passed 12 credit points as follows: Professional Practice in IT G, Systems Analysis and Modelling G, System Project and Quality Management G and Enterprise Systems G (or other Information Technology and Systems units at G or PG Level as approved by the Program Director). Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics - Must have passed 24 credit points of Information Technology and Systems units at G or PG Level including, Professional Practice in IT G, Systems Analysis and Modelling G, System Project and Quality Management G and Enterprise Systems G, with at least 6 credit points at PG Level. Combined vertical degree: The Master of Business Informatics may be combined with any Bachelor course (excluding Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Software Engineering and Bachelor of Business Informatics) that allows at least 24 credit points of Open Electives in the structure. This combined vertical degree may be completed with 96 credit points instead of the usual 120 (72 for the Bachelor and 48 for the Master). To be eligible, students must meet the entry requirements for BOTH courses.