Master of Information Technology (Business Information Systems)

Entry requirements

This program has two specialisations. Direct entry only occurs into the Enterprise Management specialisation. For entry into the Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management) applicants will be required to have:

• A completed bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;
• A Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
• A Graduate Certificate in Information Technology or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree, or a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems or Information Technology are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree or a Graduate Diploma in Information Systems or Information Technology are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Students interested in the Business Information Systems specialisation can apply to transfer at the end of the first study period. Note that this is a competitive process and transfer will be dependent on:

• successful completion of the first study period with a credit average
• submission and review of a formal application
• selection at an interview, with a panel including academic, industry and student representatives

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English. The content of the program is language intensive and in order to achieve the program goals, students need to possess a high level of English reading, writing and speaking skills as the program will draw on these skills and require students to deliver professional presentations and produce quality reports. Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)