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Why a Master of Technology (Business Systems) at Swinburne?

Technology. Sustainable business management. Social capital building.

Course info and features

Information technology is an integral component in the modern business environment. With its rapidly changing nature there is a need for skilled professionals who can lead in this dynamic environment.  The Master of Technology (Business Systems) provides a framework of conceptual theory and problem solving strategies for the use of information technology as a major component of business strategy and related operations.

The Master of Technology (Business Systems) is designed to suit the needs of a wide range of participants from different industry backgrounds. Its purpose is to build on the student’s experience and extend students’ knowledge and skills in relation to both information technology and its capacity to create value in an organisational context.

The program aims to develop students who are able to contribute to the design, development and implementation of information related systems within their relevant domain to address both operational and strategic challenges.

The key objectives of the Master of Technology (Business Systems) are to produce graduates who:

  • are able to take a lead role in the development, use and/or delivery of information communication technology solutions in ever changing organisational environments;
  • have mastered an understanding of the value of information technology from both a strategic decision making and an operational perspective;
  • have developed the conceptual understanding, skills and attributes to enable them to  create social capital in and across organisations to manage and analyse stakeholder interests.

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Online learning

Swinburne’s postgraduate Technology qualifications are taught completely online through the use of online discussion boards, tutorials and lectures. As an industry leader in online delivery, our programs are continually evolving to integrate the latest technologies. 

Online learning allows you to access world class education and support without ever attending a campus, providing the flexibility to undertake University studies around work and family commitments.

Students have access to a range of benefits and technological innovations including:

  • Virtual lectures, tutorials and expert interviews provided online
  • Links to online resources including additional readings and activities
  • Access to interactive unit websites that are supported by online eTutors
  • The ability to participate from anywhere in the world.
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Graduate attributes

Graduates completing this program will be:

  1. capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas;
  2. entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community;
  3. effective and ethical in work and community situations;
  4. adaptable and able to manage change; and
  5. aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural).
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Career opportunities

Research conducted by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations predicts strong future growth for the period 2011 – 2012 for occupations such as Information Technology Managers and Computing professionals.

This research can be viewed in the Australian Jobs publication.

"The degree provides a body of knowledge and skills, when combined with (and depending upon) the background experience and knowledge of the student, for the following roles:"

  • IT management;
  • General business management;
  • Operations management;
  • Customer relationship management;
  • Logistics and supply chain management;
  • IT implementation management;
  • Resource management;
  • Change management;
  • IT industry analyst;
  • Chief information officer;
  • Business systems planner.
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Degree structure

Graduate Certificate of Technology (Business System)
In order to gain the Graduate Certificate of Technology (Business System) students must successfully complete four units of study.

Graduate Diploma of Technology (Business System)
In order to gain the Graduate Diploma of Technology (Business System) students must successfully complete eight units of study.

Master of Technology (Business System)
In order to gain the Master of Technology (Business System) students must successfully complete twelve units of study.

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Admission requirements

The Master of Technology (Business Systems) is a conversion program targeted at people who have at least 12 months relevant work experience and an approved undergraduate degree in a non-Information Technology discipline.

The recommended progression to Masters level for applicants without an undergraduate degree is through the Graduate Certificate in the first instance, with articulation to Graduate Diploma and Masters levels being conditional upon successful completion of the subordinate level. Note that applicants without an undergraduate degree require at least 4 years relevant work experience for admission to the Graduate Certificate (Business Systems).

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More information

Local Students

Telephone: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)

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