Master of Information Systems
- Melbourne, Australia
- 152, 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master's combining technology with business practice and hands-on software project work.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Information Systems and design and evaluate computational solutions
- Use relevant digital tools
- And interpret technical evidence.
Career outcomes
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
- IT Project Coordinator
- Technology Consultant
Curriculum
- Core requirements include application engineering and development with a lab (C or higher required in core courses). Students follow a coursework
- Project or thesis option with an optional concentration such as medical software engineering
- For 32 semester hours (33 with co-op).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent
- 1 to 1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate or diploma
- Honours degree
- Or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience
- Selection is competitive for psychology
- Optometry
- Medicine
- Speech pathology and teaching.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Information Systems admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 16,8 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Information Systems. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
70 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
306 days left
Scholarships
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Information Systems.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 152, 2 years.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Information Systems.

