#1 Victorian university for information systems graduate employment
#1 Victorian university for information systems median graduate salary
Work on industry projects with leading organisations
Why choose information systems at Deakin
As artificial intelligence and data-driven business transforms organisations, learn how to design and lead digital change projects at Deakin, the #1 university in the Australian state of Victoria for information systems graduate salary outcomes. Build expertise across digital business analysis, data management, cyber security strategies, project management and the ethics of digital transformation. You will learn to solve real business problems, by connecting people, data and technology.
Gain practical experience through applied projects and optional work-integrated learning units, such as consultancy experiences with business clients. Tailor your studies with specialisations such as business analytics, AI for business, marketing technology and supply chain management.
Graduate with advanced information systems capability, a portfolio of applied work and the confidence to contribute to digital transformation initiatives across organisations.
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Unbeatable employability
Graduate from the #1 Victorian university for computing and information systems employment and median salary outcomes.
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Degrees shaped by employers
Course is designed with industry to build career-ready skills in digital transformation, cyber security and data strategy.
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Flexible study and specialisations
Tailor your course with specialisations such as AI for business, business analytics and digital finance.
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Practice-based learning
Apply your knowledge through industry projects and practice-based units aligned to contemporary information systems roles.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
Build advanced technical and leadership capability, preparing you to manage complex digital transformation initiatives.
IT project manager
Lead the planning, delivery and management of technology projects, coordinating teams, budgets and timelines to deliver successful digital outcomes.
- $110k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 17.7%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4/5
Job satisfaction
Business analyst
Analyse complex business and technology needs, translating them into practical solutions that help organisations improve performance and decision-making.
- $115k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 23.3%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.1/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- Data analyst
- Systems analyst
- IT consultant
- Digital transformation consultant
- Cybersecurity consultant
- IT specialist
“My lecturers were very informative, approachable and helpful. I liked how they interacted with us in class and went the extra mile to let us know the current trends in industry. They cared for our overall development.”
SonikaMaster of Information Systems
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 3 2026 applications close 18 October 2026
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
FAQs
Deakin's Master of Information Systems includes technical learning where it is relevant to information systems, digital transformation, business process and technology strategy, but the level depends on the units you choose and your entry background. Deakin’s study support can help you build academic and digital skills as you progress.
A Master of Information Systems can support roles where business, people and technology meet – including business analysis, digital transformation, enterprise systems and information management. Deakin’s course develops information systems strategy, business process understanding and technology-enabled problem-solving for professional pathways across many sectors.
A Master of Information Systems can lead to roles such as business analyst, systems analyst, digital transformation consultant, information manager or enterprise systems specialist. Deakin’s course develops business process, systems thinking, data and technology capability for organisations using digital systems to improve services and decisions.
Both degrees sit at the intersection of technology and business, but with different focuses. The Master of Information Systems is broader, covering digital transformation, eBusiness, cybersecurity, project management and the strategic use of technology in organisations – preparing you for roles like IT consultant, systems analyst or digital transformation consultant. The Master of Business Analytics is more specialised in data, covering predictive analytics, machine learning, AI and business intelligence to help organisations make data-driven decisions – suited to roles like data analyst, business intelligence analyst or analytics consultant.
Yes, the Master of Information Systems includes opportunities for practical, industry-relevant experience. The course includes a capstone unit where you apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout your studies to real information systems contexts. Throughout the degree, you'll also work on problem identification, stakeholder analysis and technology-driven solutions that mirror the challenges faced in professional practice.
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. Learn more about our achievements on our University rankings page, or explore our sources page for supporting references.
What will I study in the Master of Information Systems?
You will learn to design, manage and transform digital business systems by developing foundational knowledge in information systems, data and digital technologies before progressing to advanced digital transformation, specialisation and applied practice.
Build core information systems knowledge
Understand digital business systems
Explore how information systems support organisational operations and strategy.
Develop data and analytical skills
Learn to manage, analyse and interpret data to support business decision-making.
Explore digital transformation concepts
Examine how organisations adopt and manage new technologies.
Advance and apply digital expertise
Extend into advanced system capabilities
Explore areas such as cyber security, enterprise systems, digital strategy and data architecture.
Tailor your learning pathway
Choose electives or specialisations aligned to your career goals in technology and business.
Apply learning in practice
Undertake projects or applied experiences that reflect digital transformation challenges.
Course structure
To complete the Master of Information Systems, you must pass 8, 12 or 16 credit points. The number of credit points required may vary, depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) based on your professional experience and previous qualifications.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
Mix and match Deakin stackable short courses (0.5 credit point microcredentials) to earn up to 1 credit point of open electives, subject to eligibility. Any stacking must add up to a whole number to be used for credit. For more information, visit the Deakin stackable short course options.
The remaining 4 credit points may be selected from a postgraduate business specialisation or any business units not previously studied.
Recommended specialisations:
Artificial intelligence for business
Business analytics
Digital finance
Marketing technology
Supply chain management
Open electives can also be chosen from a wide range of level 7 study areas across the University, subject to availability and meeting any pre-requisites. Choose open electives to suit your interests, career aspirations or to broaden your academic experience beyond your discipline study area.
Mix and match Deakin stackable short courses (0.5cp microcredentials) to earn credit towards your degree, subject to eligibility. Any stacking must add up to a whole number to be used for credit. See more information on Stackable short course options.
Professional recognition
The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Completion of this course grants eligibility for entry as a professional member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). In order to meet ACS requirements for professional membership, students must satisfy the completion requirements for the whole degree. In addition, ACS guidelines require that the following specific units are completed at Deakin as part of this qualification: MIS712, MIS732, MIS761, MIS771, MIS772, MIS799.
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide
What to expect while studying
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.
Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
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| Apply established theories and integrated knowledge regarding information systems tools, methods and research skills to identify and justify information systems solutions for organisation and social contexts. |
| Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms to engage with specialist and non-specialist audiences in the information systems contexts. |
| Apply digital technologies effectively to research, analyse, and present complex information with the contexts of information systems. |
| Apply research skills to evaluate and judge academic, professional and/or stakeholder information when analysing complex information systems contexts. |
| Identify and define organisational problems; formulate, model, evaluate alternative information systems solutions; and recommend information systems solutions based on organisational and societal needs. |
| Demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and responsibility, self-reflect and critique own performance, and identify and plan future development as an information systems professional. |
| Work collaboratively in teams to produce and share specialised and integrated information systems solutions for complex organisational and social contexts. |
| Demonstrate the ability to apply ethical, social and environmental responsibility frameworks and principles to evaluate information systems solutions for organisational and societal contexts. |
- Award granted
- Master of Information Systems
- Year
2027 course information
- Deakin code
- M722
- Level
- Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates)
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$10,673
for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The estimated tuition (student contribution) fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your student contribution is determined by the units you enrol in and will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.
Check your eligibility or learn more about CSP or HECS-HELP.
Scholarships
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
Applications for 2027 are open
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey at Deakin and get ready for what’s next.
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 3 2026 applications close 18 October 2026
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
Apply now
Apply direct
Simply create an account in the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and educational details, upload your supporting documents and submit your application.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.
Students intending to gain professional membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) on the basis of their study of this program must complete the following units at Deakin and are unable to be granted credit on the basis of RPL for any of these: MIS712, MIS732, MIS761, MIS771, MIS772, MIS799. You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Alternate exits
- Graduate Certificate of Digital Transformation and Cyber Security (M568)
- Graduate Diploma of Information Systems (M622)