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Master of Information Systems

Deakin University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 152, 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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

Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline or equivalent; shorter 1-1.5 year pathways need a related graduate certificate/diploma, honours degree, or a related bachelor plus two years' relevant work experience (Masters coursework, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); selection is competitive for some (psychology, optometry, medicine, speech pathology, teaching with Casper)

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

  1. 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

CampusMelbourne Burwood Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Business and Law
DepartmentDepartment of General Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value16,8
Study paceFlexible,Fixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteDeakin 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 left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left
  • Program starts

    November 2027

    Apply by

    15 Sept 2027

    306 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 152, 2 years.