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PhD of Business Information Systems
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Three-year on-campus IT degree majoring in business information systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Business Information Systems
- Strengthen skills in organizational analysis
- Financial or market reasoning
- Professional communication and planning
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Database Administrator
- Project Manager
- Consultant
Curriculum
- IT core of eight units (cybersecurity
- Programming
- Data communications
- Computer systems
- Project management
- ICT issues
- Databases
- Professional practice project) plus a business information systems major (information systems management
- Enterprise architectures
- Business analysis and design
- Business intelligence)
- A discovery unit and 18 credit points of double major or electives
- 24 units
- 72 credit points. Core changes from May 2027.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours bachelor (research component
- Distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
- Or equivalent evidence
- Research proposal and supervisor required.
Accepted academic background
Honours bachelor or master degree with research component.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor information when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and find a research project and two supervisors. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (no application fee for research degrees). Intake is continuous
- With scholarship closing dates. Upload transcripts
- Certificates
- English test evidence and a research proposal naming two supervisors. Supervisor agreement or interview as required. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,320 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business and Law |
| Department | School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $40,320 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $5,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176.