Master of Business and IT (12 subject program) CRICOS 045349K

The Master of Business and IT (MBIT) is designed to provide core business knowledge and IT management skills to leaders in the digital firm. The program is ideal for graduates seeking managerial or commercial roles in any organisation seeking to develop strategic competencies through the effective use of IT.

As an MBIT graduate, your career path will be shaped by your interests. Each student will have a customised course plan that takes into account prior study, work experience and desired career outcomes. Course plans are available for outcomes such as Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant, Operations Manager, IT Manager, Business Manager, Knowledge Manager, and IT Sales Manager.

MBIT subjects do not include computer programming or software engineering. Those wishing to pursue a systems analyst role should acquire these skills prior to entry or pursue elective options outside the normal program offering.

The Master of Business and IT is offered in two streams depending on your level of work experience. The 12 subject program is open to graduates with at least one year of work experience, and will normally be completed in 18 months of full-time study or three years part time. If you do not have work experience, please refer to the 16 subject program.

Who should apply?

The MBIT is open to graduates with a Bachelors degree in any discipline, and is equally suited to:

Students with a technical background and wish to develop business skills
Students with a business background and wish to develop skills in IT
Managers who need IT skills for business applications
Recent graduates of any discipline
Career switchers looking to upgrade qualifications
Consultants seeking credentials
Managers seeking differentiation.

Professional recognition

The MBIT is fully accredited by the Australian Computer Society as a Professional Level Qualification. See www.acs.org.au.

Exit points

Students enrolled in the MBIT who are unable or choose not to continue with their studies may be eligible to be awarded the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, provided they have completed the required subjects for these qualifications.

Program Director

Associate Professor Michael Davern

Minimum entry requirements:

To be considered for admission to the Master of Business and IT (12 subject program) applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

An undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline
At least one year of documented, relevant (full-time) work and/or professional experience following graduation
Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for a GMAT/GRE exemption
A personal statement.

More information and English language requirements.

Where:

Parkville

Commencement:

February or July

Study mode:

Full-time or part-time

Duration:

18 months full -time or 3 years part-time

Fees (indicative, first year only):

Year	Student type	Cost per year
2010	Local Student (Aust. full fee)	$25,310 ($3,163.75 per 12.5 credit point subject)
2010	International Student	$29,030 ($3,628.75 per 12.5 credit point subject)