Master of Business Information Systems

Progressing from traditional project management frameworks, this subject focuses on Agile project management, agile project management methodology, the principles of agile, and agile techniques. This subject will be based on a foundation of the four core values and 12 guiding principles of agile as laid out by the agile manifesto. Students will develop an understanding of agile concepts, tools and techniques: Scrum and Kanban, Roadmap planning, Program increments, Sprints and daily scrums and the agile roles within teams. Some of the leading agile frameworks will be discussed so that students will gain an understanding of some of the different schools of thought, which support the agile continuous delivery pipeline. Points of origin in Lean practice and the relationship between agile and DevOps will also be covered to help students orient themselves in the broader emerging landscape of projects and software development landscape.

Pre-requisite: PROJ6000 Principles of Project Management

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The subject introduces you to the core concepts, processes, and tools you need for a data analytics role or even to strengthen your current role as a data-driven decision maker. It will equip you with an understanding of the data ecosystem and the fundamentals of data analysis, such as data gathering, cleansing, analysis, and data visualization. You will apply advanced analytics and data management techniques to develop a data solution.

This subject presents organisational data management, focusing on data analysis, data visualisation and the tools used in industry. Deriving insights from data and communicating findings has become an increasingly important part of virtually every profession. This subject prepares you for this data-driven transformation by teaching you the core principles of data analysis and visualization and by giving you the tools and hands-on exercises to communicate the results of your data discoveries effectively.

Pre-requisite: MIS605 Systems Analysis and Design MIS602 Data Modelling and Database Design

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

You will engage with an authentic industry learning experience that allows you to draw on the knowledge and skills you have developed throughout the MBIS. You will actively work within a project team to communicate and deliver a prototype solution for a client. A work integrated learning experience is included in which the knowledge and skills from the MBIS will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context, where feedback from key organisational stakeholders is integral to the experience. You will undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow for learning, application and demonstration of your professional practice while engaging with partner organisations.

Pre-requisites: MIS500 Foundations of Information Systems, MIS501 Principles of Programming, MIS602 Data Modelling and Database Design, MIS603 Microservices Architecture, MIS604 Requirements Engineering, MIS605 Systems Analysis and Design, and PROJ6000 Principles of Project Management.

Assessment Tasks: Project Plan, Report, Meeting Simulations, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

Advanced Professional Practice provides an authentic industry led learning experience in preparation for careers in the Information Systems (IS) industry in a global context. It will cover topics such as ethics, culture, professional practice, legalities and compliance including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and governance. The final case-study project enables students to demonstrate their ability to think strategically and practice the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the subject.

Pre-requisite: MIS611 Information Systems Capstone

Assessment Tasks: Poster, Ethics Project, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Want to deliver valuable business analysis outcomes that positively address business and societal requirements? Acquire foundational knowledge and competencies for undertaking business analysis and for progressing towards industry certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Develop your ability to deliver business analysis outcomes, learning about life cycles of business analysis such as identifying business requirements, interpreting analytics solutions, and collaborating with experts and non-expert stakeholders.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Exam, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Learn the art of storytelling: using data to develop insights that inform business decision making. Develop data representation and visualisation skills based on four theoretical pillars of effective stories: people, place, purpose and plot. You will be introduced to different strategies and techniques for using data and analytics to inform and persuade stakeholders and facilitate decision making. In evaluating different visualisation platforms and their benefits, you will gain experience using industry leading analysis tools.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Machine Learning excels at making predictions, but should business always rely on predictions to guide decision making? In this subject, you will learn how to improve decision-making by assessing machine learning models through the lens of business problem formulation. Gain knowledge of model-driven optimisation techniques like linear programming, genetic algorithms, and simulations, and how to assess key data-driven optimisation strategies to improve model performance. You will apply both sets of techniques to real-world business problems using state-of-the-art industry tools.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Have you ever wondered how to transform data into business and social value? Well, learning how to wrangle data is a must! Data wrangling is a crucial function to prepare raw data for downstream use and consumption. This subject will equip you with the essential skills for data wrangling. In this subject, you will deepen your theoretical knowledge about data wrangling by exploring how analytics tools can be used to optimise workflows and prepare data for further analysis. The subject also reiterates the importance of data governance.

Assessment Tasks: Folio, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Management makes rational decisions that take cognisance of the complex competitive and often volatile economic environment in which a business operates. In this subject, you will critically assess the micro and macroeconomic context needed for making these decisions. You will evaluate how institutions, particularly the government and the Central Bank, shape and constrain the environment. You will critically assess the potential impact of regulatory and economy-wide changes to business environments, and will apply economic models to make decisions about the optimal allocation of business resources. In your evaluation of the macroeconomic environment, you will consider key variables such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade balance and exchange rate and will acknowledge how the authorities apply fiscal and monetary policies in an attempt to achieve sound macroeconomic management.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Test, Case Analysis

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Have you ever considered how a streaming service recommends which shows to watch? When you take this subject, you will learn about essential techniques such as descriptive statistics, distributions, machine learning, and recommendation systems. The activities will allow you to apply these statistical techniques to different datasets using various tools to perform analysis and reporting. Your ability to communicate these data-informed insights effectively will be practiced throughout the subject.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Test

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, you will demonstrate advanced knowledge founded on application of the integrative nature of project management. You will deepen your knowledge and develop your skills to coordinate and implement various project change management processes and activities.  You will apply advanced tools and techniques to holistically consolidate the project lifecycle within local and global contexts and evaluate enterprise environmental factors (EEF) influencing project outcomes and optimise project benefit realisation.

Pre-requisite: PROJ6000 Principles of Project Management

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report, Story board Case Study Analysis

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

This subject will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage projects and communicate objectives to diverse stakeholders. You will evaluate and apply a range of different tools, techniques and methods to monitor and control local and global projects. This includes managing changes, risks and quality, measuring project progress, and developing communication strategies to ensure that tasks are executed as planned for successful project completion.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

This subject introduces you to how organisational behaviour, politics, dynamics and environments impact on the role and legitimacy of management. Constraints that managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to leverage advantages and overcome barriers in organisations and projects will be explored. You will identify, analyse and make effective decisions to resolve people-related issues, lead and manage change, facilitate employee development, performance and sustain effective teams in complex and diverse global operating environments

Assessment Tasks: Critical Discussion, Presentation, Report, Team Performance Evaluation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject you will build upon your current self-understanding to develop your strategic and ethical leadership capability. You will explore your key formative experiences and self-image using the techniques of reflective research, psychometric assessment and support from a mentoring partner. Develop your emotional competency to be authentic, confident and resilient in your leadership practices. Built on a foundation of self-reflection, topics covered include scenario thinking, influencing and motivating others, developing cultural sensitivity, and becoming resilient and tolerant of ambiguity. At the conclusion of the subject you will bring together the knowledge and skills you have acquired through the preparation of a personal leadership development plan.

Assessment Tasks: Case Study Analysis, Poster, Video Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferrable academic skills. This subject presents an analysis of the types of communication processes expected in industry, which occur in the internal and external business environment, including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in business. Emphasis is placed on writing skills, reports and presentations and on using technology to communicate. The subject introduces you to research skills, information literacy, critical analysis, writing and language techniques. You will complete this subject with a strong understanding of the importance and value of academic integrity.

Assessment Tasks: Discussions Forum, Annotated Bibliography, Video Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject explores sustainable approaches to managing the symbiotic relationship between organisations and their environments. Organisations are increasingly facing disruption and the basis for delivering products and services is rapidly changing. Sustaining performance requires careful management of business processes, fostering corporate competencies, and aligning the firm to its internal and external environment. The student will learn and then practice strategising through a number of theories and practical settings.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of all other core subjects

Assessment Tasks: Report, Simulation, Stakeholder Meeting Simulation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

The Employer Based Project subject is a 4-unit postgraduate subject designed to facilitate work-integrated learning in the student’s current employment to be included in the volume of learning for the student’s currently enrolled program. Like any other subject, there is an expectation that the student will engage in 120 hours of active learning above and beyond their normal employment duties. This subject requires the student to undertake and document an original and new project that will be sponsored by and benefit the employer as well as demonstrably bridge the theoretical–praxis gap in the student’s knowledge. If approved, the student will be allocated an academic supervisor who will support the student in bridging knowledge and practice for the duration of the unit.

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 8 other postgraduate subjects

Assessment Tasks: Work Integrated, Learning, Agreement, Project Proposal, Project Summary, Presentation, Report, Supervisor Evaluation

Delivery Mode: Work Integrated Learning Activity

This subject seeks to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to succeed as an ethical entrepreneur or intrapreneur. These knowledge and skills are then applied to identify and evaluate innovative high-growth product and service opportunities in the context of a start-up, a corporation, a not for profit or a government institution. The subject allows students to practice skills, including creativity, cash-flow modelling, business model analysis and lean experimentation. Students prepare a business model for a new venture, enabling them to integrate their theoretical and practical knowledge.

Assessment Tasks: Case Study, Business Concept Plan, Business Pitch

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

Understanding the relationships between operational factors and projects is a core skill to be effective in the project management landscape. This subject focuses on an in-depth understanding in project planning and budgeting. The project planning emphasises developing effective management plans for scope, time, cost, resources and quality to deliver successful projects. You will critically analyse and apply appropriate tools, techniques, processes and methods to create different plans and effectively communicate them to diverse groups of stakeholders.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Reports

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject follows a practical and human centred approach, underpinned by design thinking and problem-solving methodologies, leading to positive -organisational performance and change. You will demonstrate an enterprise’s Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and present it to discerning investors. You will apply an entrepreneurial framework that includes business model generation, systematic research, competitor and financial analysis, leading to a potentially investor ready enterprise that stands up to market expectations. In addition, guided by industry mentors this subject will help you understand and address the practical challenges of working within the global -environment, analyse and reflect on different entrepreneurial business strategies, explore diverse funding strategies, as well as incorporate theoretical discussions on major trends and issues in the -economy. Entry to this subject is by invitation based on expressions of interest.

Pre-requisites: MGT607 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship or DSGN6031 Social Enterprise

Assessment Tasks: Presentations

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online