Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent.

This stream is designed for students without work experience.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance

If you are applying on the basis of relevant work experience, your application must include documentary evidence (such as a letter from your current or previous employer on letterhead) that confirms the nature of the work, its duration, its full-time or part-time status and your position or role. This documentary evidence must be an original or original certified copy.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Exit award information

There are three possible early exit point qualifications for students enrolled in the Master of Information Systems:

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, for students who have completed:

• Four of the following subjects:

  • ISYS90026 Concepts in Information Systems
  • INFO90002 Database Systems and Modelling
  • COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
  • ISYS90049 Digital Business Analysis
  • ISYS90090 Cyber Security Management
  • ISYS90045 Professional IS Consulting
  • ISYS90118 Skills for IS Research and Development
  • ISYS90050 IT Project and Change Management
  • ISYS90043 Enterprise Applications and Architectures
  • ISYS90038 IS Strategy and Governance

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (Advanced), for students who have completed:

• At least 25 points of subjects from the following list:

  • ISYS90090 Cyber Security Management
  • ISYS90045 Professional IS Consulting
  • ISYS90119 Skills for IS Research and Development
  • ISYS90050 IT Project and Change Management
  • ISYS90043 Enterprise Applications and Architectures
  • ISYS90038 IS Strategy and Governance

• Up to 25 points of subjects from the following list:

  • ISYS90089 Strategic Change Leadership
  • ISYS90051 Digital Impacts on Business and Society
  • ISYS90097 Information Economy and Society

Graduate Diploma in Information Systems, for students who have completed:

• At least 75 points of subjects from the following list:

  • ISYS90026 Concepts in Information Systems
  • INFO90002 Database Systems and Modelling
  • COMP90059 Introduction to Programming
  • ISYS90049 Digital Business Analysis
  • ISYS90090 Cyber Security Management
  • ISYS90045 Professional IS Consulting
  • ISYS90118 Skills for IS Research and Development
  • ISYS90050 IT Project and Change Management
  • ISYS90043 Enterprise Applications and Architectures
  • ISYS90038 IS Strategy and Governance

• Up to 25 points of subjects from the following list:

  • ISYS90089 Strategic Change Leadership
  • ISYS90051 Digital Impacts on Business and Society
  • ISYS90097 Information Economy and Society
  • ISYS90081 Business Process Management
  • ISYS90112 Business Process Mining Applications
  • ISYS90039 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in IT
  • ISYS90035 Knowledge Management Systems
  • ISYS90117 Managing Business Analytics
  • ISYS90036 Enterprise Systems
  • ISYS90120 Cyber Security Practice in Organisations

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.