Master of Information Systems
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Information Systems |
| Course credit points | 16 |
| Deakin course code | M722 |
| Course version | 4 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2025 onwards |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Duration | Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, the Master of Information Systems is typically 1.5 or 2 years duration.
Deakin courses can also be studied part-time over a longer period. |
| Course map - enrolment planning tool | The course map for students commencing from Trimester 1 2027 will be available soon Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS code | 052316E Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
- Fees and charges
Course overview
As artificial intelligence and data-driven business transforms organisations, learn how to design and lead digital change projects at Deakin, the #1 university in the Australian state of Victoria for information systems graduate salary outcomes. Build expertise across digital business analysis, data management, cyber security strategies, project management and the ethics of digital transformation. You will learn to solve real business problems, by connecting people, data and technology.
Gain practical experience through applied projects and optional work-integrated learning units, such as consultancy experiences with business clients. Tailor your studies with specialisations such as business analytics, AI for business, marketing technology and supply chain management.
Graduate with advanced information systems capability, a portfolio of applied work and the confidence to contribute to digital transformation initiatives across organisations.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Completion of this course grants eligibility for entry as a professional member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). In order to meet ACS requirements for professional membership, students must satisfy the completion requirements for the whole degree. In addition, ACS guidelines require that the following specific units are completed at Deakin as part of this qualification: MIS712, MIS732, MIS761, MIS771, MIS772, MIS799.
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide
Career opportunities
This course equips students with the skills to manage the impact of technologies within organisations, understand the strategic role of technology in managing knowledge and information, and appreciate the significance of modern information systems in business and society.
Graduates can pursue roles including:
- business analyst
- data analyst
- systems analyst
- IT project manager
- IT consultant
- digital transformation consultant
- cybersecurity consultant
- IT specialist
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security (M568) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Information Systems (M622) |
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Apply established theories and integrated knowledge regarding information systems tools, methods and research skills to identify and justify information systems solutions for organisation and social contexts. |
| Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms to engage with specialist and non-specialist audiences in the information systems contexts. |
| Apply digital technologies effectively to research, analyse, and present complex information with the contexts of information systems. |
| Apply research skills to evaluate and judge academic, professional and/or stakeholder information when analysing complex information systems contexts. |
| Identify and define organisational problems; formulate, model, evaluate alternative information systems solutions; and recommend information systems solutions based on organisational and societal needs. |
| Demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and responsibility, self-reflect and critique own performance, and identify and plan future development as an information systems professional. |
| Work collaboratively in teams to produce and share specialised and integrated information systems solutions for complex organisational and social contexts. |
| Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical, social and environmental responsibility frameworks and principles to evaluate information systems solutions for organisational and societal contexts. |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Master of Information Systems you must pass 8, 12 or 16 credit points. The number of credit points required may vary, depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on your professional experience and previous qualifications.
A 16-credit point Master of Information Systems includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 10 credit points of core units
- 2 credit point of course elective units
- 4 credit points of open elective units.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
| MIS701 | Digital Business Analysis |
| MIS712 | Managing Digital Transformation |
| MPE701 | Information Technology, Markets and Business Strategy |
| MIS732 | Enterprise Database, Architecture and Governance |
| MIS741 | Ethics of Digital Transformation |
| MIS761 | Cyber Security Strategies |
| MIS770 | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis |
| MIS782 | Value Creation with Data & AI |
| MIS798 | Project Management |
| MIS799 | Information Systems in Practice (Capstone) |
Course electives
Plus two credit points of information and communications technology (ICT) electives that must include
1 credit point from:
| MIS771 | Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation |
| MIS772 | Predictive Analytics |
1 credit point from:
- Any MIS7 coded unit
- Any MIT7 coded unit
- Any SIT7 coded unit
- Any MWL7 coded unit
Open electives
The remaining 4 credit points may be selected from a postgraduate business specialisation or any business units not previously studied.
Recommended specialisations:
Artificial intelligence for business
Business analytics
Digital finance
Marketing technology
Supply chain management
Open electives can also be chosen from a wide range of level 7 study areas across the University, subject to availability and meeting any pre-requisites. Choose open electives to suit your interests, career aspirations or to broaden your academic experience beyond your discipline study area.
Mix and match Deakin stackable short courses (0.5cp microcredentials) to earn credit towards your degree, subject to eligibility. Any stacking must add up to a whole number to be used for credit. See more information on Stackable short course options.
Stackable short courses
Mix and match Deakin stackable short courses (0.5 credit point microcredentials) to earn up to 1 credit point of open electives, subject to eligibility. Any stacking must add up to a whole number to be used for credit. For more information, visit the Deakin stackable short course options.
Work experience
This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.
Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Other learning experiences
This course includes the option of other learning experiences including residential and study tour units.
Research and research-related study
Research-related learning tasks are embedded across units where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.