CQUniversity's Master of Information Systems offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career or enhance your proficiency in information system processes, equipping you with the capabilities to contribute to organizational growth and adaptation in the future.

Throughout this program, you will concentrate on cultivating highly desirable skills in enterprise systems solutions, encompassing emerging technologies, big data, and business intelligence, aimed at improving management and organizational effectiveness. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to customize your studies according to your career objectives, with a choice of seven minors, including a unique pathway enabling you to graduate with both a Master of Information Systems and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Endorsed by the Australian Computer Society, this degree emphasizes practicality and industry relevance, furnishing you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. It also offers the option to undertake a 12-week internship or capstone project, providing invaluable hands-on experience.

The Master of Information Systems offers an opportunity to deepen your expertise in information technology, particularly focusing on business analysis skills at a professional level. This comprehensive framework prepares you to contribute effectively to future organizational development while enhancing your individual career prospects. The program enhances your ability to oversee the functional aspects of selecting, implementing, and maintaining information systems across various industries.

With a selection of minors available, such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, mobile application development, networks and information security, project management, or software design and development, you can tailor your studies to align with your professional aspirations and interests.

Moreover, you can opt for either an internship or a project stream to contextualize your learning. Internships typically involve a 10-week placement with a relevant organization, with assessments conducted throughout the term. It's important to note that internships cannot be undertaken at your current place of employment. Alternatively, the capstone stream allows you to apply your knowledge to an industry-relevant project, which may be carried out within your current workplace, provided other students have the opportunity to participate in the same project.

Designed to meet industry requirements and future-proof your career, all units are aligned with the core body of knowledge outlined by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

COURSE STRUCTURE:
Completion of 15 units is mandatory, encompassing 11 core units and a minor consisting of four units. A range of elective options is available for selection. You have the choice to pursue a minor in artificial intelligence, internet of things, software design and development, mobile application development, networks and information security, or project management.

UNIT INFORMATION:
For comprehensive information on the units offered within this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER:
Individuals who have completed relevant studies aligned with their enrolled course may qualify for credit transfer.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Information Systems program, you will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue or advance your career in various roles, including:

- Business Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Architect
- ICT Consultant
- ICT Customer Support Officer
- ICT Project Manager
- ICT Support Engineer
- ICT Support Technician
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Web Developer

To gain entry to this course student must have: A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college; or a CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, o

To meet the English language proficiency requirement, applicants must achieve one of the following:

- Obtain an overall band score of at least 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic), with a minimum score of 5.5 in each subsection.
- Attain a score of 550 or higher overall in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper Based Test, with a minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5; alternatively, achieve a score of 75 or higher overall in the Internet Based Test (iBT), with no subsection score below 17.
- Achieve an overall score of 54 in the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), with no subsection score less than 46.
- Successfully complete the Occupational English Test with Grades A or B exclusively in each of the four components.