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Master of Information Systems (Business Analytics)

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Master of Information Systems (Business Analytics) (MISP)
CRICOS: 082461C
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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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.

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.

Entry requirements

  • An Australian university bachelor's degree, or equivalent
    OR
  • equivalent minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (at AQF level 7). 

Applicants without an acceptable bachelor degree, or equivalent, and who have completed a minimum of three years' professional work experience, UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Information Systems provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Information Systems upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0.

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the combined level and duration of study specified below, or the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

Tertiary study
(Diploma level or higher)
 1+ years full-time tertiary study in a country from the Accepted English-speaking countries list.
IELTS (Academic)  Minimum overall score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore (speaking, listening, writing, reading). 
Pearson Test of English Minimum overall score of 50 with a minimum of 50 in each subscore.
TOEFL iBT Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 19 in each subscore.

If you do not meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP2 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning 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.

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

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 31200
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 31200

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 082461C

Apply direct to UniSQ
Study period  Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 
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