Master of Business Administration / Master of Information Technology

Program Overview

This combined Master of Business Administration and Master of Information Technology program equips IT professionals with both business acumen and specialized IT skills, particularly in artificial intelligence and data science. It prepares graduates for senior management roles, specializing in data analytics and gaining a competitive edge in the industry. The program is unique in Australia and combines business administration and IT, addressing the growing need for managers with both skills.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Business Administration / Master of Information Technology is a combined program designed for IT professionals seeking to advance their careers into senior management roles, specialize in data science, and gain a competitive edge in the industry.

Objectives:

• Develop specialist skills in business and data analytics to work with big data and combine artificial intelligence and data science with business management.
• Gain valuable knowledge and business insights, and develop greater self-awareness as a leader.
• Create a specialist qualification tailored to individual goals and career aspirations.

Description:

• The program uniquely combines business administration and information technology, addressing the growing need for managers with both business acumen and specialized IT skills.
• It equips students with the skills to address a gap in the market and boost their IT career opportunities.
• The curriculum is designed to keep pace with the evolving industry, incorporating feedback from students and industry partners.
• Students will work closely with the academic team and choose electives from business management and economics to personalize their learning experience.

Outline:

Total Credit Points:

48

Course Core (24 Credit Points):

• MBS538 Organisational Behaviour and Management (3 Credit Points): This unit explores the dynamics of organizational behavior, including individual and group behavior, leadership, and organizational culture.
• MBS539 Accounting for Managers (3 Credit Points): This unit provides an overview of accounting principles and practices relevant to managerial decision-making.
• MBS546 Business Finance (3 Credit Points): This unit covers the fundamentals of financial management, including financial planning, investment analysis, and risk management.
• MBS636 International Business Negotiations (3 Credit Points): This unit focuses on the principles and strategies of international business negotiations, including cultural considerations and conflict resolution.
• MBS663 Leading the Engaged Enterprise (6 Credit Points): This unit explores the concepts of employee engagement and its impact on organizational performance.
• MBS664 Strategies for Growth and Excellence (6 Credit Points): This unit examines various strategic frameworks and tools for achieving organizational growth and excellence.

Major (24 Credit Points):

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and case studies.
• Students have access to the IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge facility equipped with mixed and augmented reality equipment, an operational data center, and high-performance computing capabilities.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Strategy Director
• Business Operations Manager
• Artificial Intelligence or Data Scientist
• Statistician
• Business Intelligence and Research Manager
• Opportunities:
• The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in various industries, including government, media, advertising, finance, and non-government organizations (NGOs).
• Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in data-driven environments.

Other:

• The program is the only combined MBA and Master of IT in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Australia.
• Students can complete two Masters qualifications in just two years.