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Course Overview
CQUniversity's Masters of Information Systems is an ideal course to advance your career or expand your expertise in information system processes. It provides you with the skills to contribute to future organisational growth and change. This course provides you with the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in information technology, with a focus on business analysis skills at a professional level. Within this highly relevant framework, you will be well prepared to contribute to future growth and change, whilst at the same time enhancing your individual advancement opportunities. This course develops your capacity to manage the functional responsibility for choosing, implementing and maintaining information systems within an organisation in any industry. You will focus on building highly sought-after skills in enterprise systems solutions, including emerging technologies, big data and business intelligence to enhance management and organisational performance. Tailor your studies even further to suit your career goals with a choice of minors* in:
*From Term 1, 2027, you will not select a minor in the new Master of Data Analytics. Refer to the Structure & Availability section for more details. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, this highly practical and industry-relevant degree will provide you with leading-edge knowledge and skills and features practical learning opportunities.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
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Eligibility
To be eligible for entry into this course, you must demonstrate:
English language proficiency (all applicants)
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each application will be assessed individually.
If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
Career & Study Pathways
On completing a Master of Information Systems, you will be equipped to pursue or seek career advancement in roles such as the following:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Introduction to Programming
Core unit
Cyber Security and Networking
Core unit
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Core unit
Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology
Core unit
Database Design and Development
Core unit
Project Management Concepts
Core unit
Data Analytics and Visualisation
Core unit
Knowledge Management in the Age of AI
Core unit
Process Management and Analytics
Core unit
Business Intelligence using Big Data
Core unit
Postgraduate ICT Internship
Core unit
Information Systems Project
Core unit
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Part of the Artificial Intelligence minor
Advanced Artificial Intelligence
Part of the Artificial Intelligence minor
Deep Learning for Applied Computer Vision
Part of the Artificial Intelligence minor
Cloud Automation for Smart Applications
Part of the Artificial Intelligence minor
Artificial Intelligence Integrated Internet of Things
Part of the Artificial Intelligence minor
Artificial Intelligence Integrated Internet of Things
Part of the Internet of Things minor
Cloud Automation for Smart Applications
Part of the Internet of Things minor
Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Business Applications
Part of the Internet of Things minor
ICT Project Preparation and Industry Engagement
Part of the Internet of Things minor
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Part of the Internet of Things minor
AI-supported software development
Part of the Mobile Application Development minor
Mobile Web App Development
Part of the Mobile Application Development minor
App Development for Mobile Platforms
Part of the Mobile Application Development minor
Mobile Game Development
Part of the Mobile Application Development minor
Cloud Automation for Smart Applications
Part of the Mobile Application Development minor
Network Services and Automation
Part of the Networks and Information Security minor
Advanced Network Security
Part of the Networks and Information Security minor
Cybersecurity Governance and Management
Part of the Networks and Information Security minor
Cybersecure Enterprise Networking
Part of the Networks and Information Security minor
Computer Forensics
Part of the Networks and Information Security minor
Artificial Intelligence Integrated Internet of Things
Part of the Networks and Information Security minor
Initiating and Planning Projects
Part of the Project Management minor
Leading Lean Projects
Part of the Project Management minor
Executing and Closing Projects
Part of the Project Management minor
Portfolio and Program Management
Part of the Project Management minor
Object Oriented Development
Part of the Software Design and Development minor
Distributed Systems: Principles and Development
Part of the Software Design and Development minor
Software Engineering
Part of the Software Design and Development minor
Enterprise Computing Architecture
Part of the Software Design and Development minor
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Part of the Software Design and Development minor
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level, and all units have been aligned to the ACS core body of knowledge.
You can choose from the following minors: Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Liberal Studies, Mobile Application Development, Networks and Information Security, Project Management, or Software Design and Development, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your career goals and interests.
You must complete 15 units (96 credits) in total, comprising 11 core units and one four-unit minor.
The indicative first-year fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place is $29,500 (2026 indicative). You may also be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees.
Yes, students can undertake the Information Systems Project (COIT20254), a discipline capstone unit where they work with industry partners, or optionally complete a Postgraduate ICT Internship (COIT20276) instead of the capstone unit.
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