Master of Business Information Systems (107439B)

Competitive intelligence is the lifeblood of modern business. From microbusinesses to multinational corporations, those who can harvest and harness their data have a clear advantage.

For applicants who are keen to learn invaluable business skills and invest in their future, La Trobe University's Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) will help them advance their career in an exciting sector. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, the Master of Business Information Systems will prepare them for professional practice.

Students will learn how to design, operate and analyze business information systems. Students will understand the latest techniques and templates, so they will graduate with the skills to start their own enterprise or thrive in the world of start-ups.

Students will use the latest tools to analyze data, turn it into insights, then use this information to drive real business value. They will learn through practical, team-based business intelligence projects and use industry tools such as SAP HANA, Design Thinking and R Studio. Plus, students will collaborate with industry when they build and deploy a real-world business intelligence system.

Students will also gain high-level skills when they choose a specialization in their area of interest, including artificial intelligence in business, data science, applied digital health and more. Students will graduate with their specialization on their academic transcript, so future employers can recognize their expertise.

Students will develop advanced analytical skills and understand how to use data to build information systems and databases. They will learn how to create enterprise-wide computing systems and grow business intelligence. Students can also put these skills to the test – working in small teams, they will design a real-world business intelligence system.

Students will learn from world-class academics and be immersed in research at La Trobe University's Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). The CDAC staff also teach in the Master of Business Information Systems and work with international research groups to develop industry-leading research into artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.