Master of Information Systems (Business Analytics)

Masters (Coursework)

Data can be considered as the new gold. It's become a strategic asset that provides competitive advantage for organisations and there is a growing interest among organisations to understand data and its application.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$27,200 per year

About this course

Overview

Data can be considered as the new gold. It's become a strategic asset that provides competitive advantage for organisations and there is a growing interest among organisations to understand data and its application.
Become an expert in this emerging area of study and expand your career to make an impact in data-driven business development and performance management.
Study Business Analytics with UniSQ and learn to recognise the strategic role of data and how to utilise data to predict, explain, visualise, and advise business operations.
You'll explore industry-relevant topics, such as data visualisation, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, social media analytics that help drive the decision-making process within an organisation.
Discover how business intelligence plays a critical role in ensuring that organisations achieve strategic goals by monitoring data-driven and fact-based performance and achievement of day-to-day operational goals

Further study

You can apply for a Master of Research or PhD if you're interested in specialising further.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Information Systems is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, which is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate, your degree will be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent.

Applicants without an acceptable bachelor degree, or equivalent, and who have completed a minimum of three years' professional work experience may be eligible for entry into a Graduate Certificate of Information Systems, and upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, may apply for entry into the Master of Information Systems.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

Graduates can find jobs as a business data analyst, data-driven decision makers, operations analyst, market research analyst, supply chain analyst, marketing analyst, data and insight manager, business intelligence manager, or business development manager, and may use their data management skills to solve problems for marketing, product development, finance, engineering, or in customer service areas. The responsibilities of these roles include but not limited to business intelligence, data visualisation, data management, data modelling, and design.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per study period.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 Foundation courses 4 Specialisation courses 4 1 x second 4-unit specialisation
or
4 x electives

4 Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)