MC200 - Master of Business Information Technology

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RMIT program code: MC200
Plan name: Master of Business Information Technology
Plan code: MC200EXE15
Campus: City Campus
Credit points per semester:
Full time: 48
Part time: 24
CRICOS code: 077515C

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2024 Enrolment Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.

   Stage A:
 
AND   Stage B:
 
AND   Stage C:
 
AND   Stage D:
 
AND   Option Course List:
 

The Master of Business Information Technology degree requires the completion of 192 credit points (CP) comprising of the following:

  • 9 Compulsory courses (108 CP)
  • 1 Capstone course (12 CP)
  • 1 Business Research Design course (12 CP)
  • 5 Elective courses (60 CP) as per approved elective options list (or approved by the Program Leader) Please note if the course is not on the approved list, you will need to contact Business Connect to seek approval before enrolling.

Please note: To complete an Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredited program at the professional level, you must complete 12 ICT courses in their program. Further information detailed below under Accreditation.

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments. You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program in order to graduate. 

 

 

Masters Advanced Standing 

Your eligibility for masters advanced standing was assessed as part of the admissions process in line with the RMIT Credit Policy. Masters advanced standing will have been included in your offer letter if you were assessed as eligible and will show in your offer letter as course exemptions with MX grades.  

If you have received masters advanced standing as part of the admissions process, you are required to complete twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree. Please refer to thisprogram map for details.  

If you have not received masters advance standing as part of the admissions process, you are required to complete sixteen (16) courses (192 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree. Please refer to this program map for details. 

 

If you have not received masters advanced standing but believe you might be eligible, please contact Business Connect. 

 

Capstone Courses

Capstone Courses are compulsory courses designed to consolidate the learning undertaken throughout the program and should be taken in your final semester of study. Please note: applications for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning will not be accepted for Capstone courses.

The capstone course for this program is:

 

Accreditation Information

For information regarding external accreditation and industry links related to this program, please click here.

To complete an Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredited program at the professional level, students must complete 12 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) courses in their program.

Please note: Elective courses with course codes starting with ISYS, INTE and COSC are considered ICT related courses, students wanting to enrol into other courses should contact the Program Manager to confirm if the course meets the ICT requirement.

One benefit of completing an ACS accredited program is international recognition of your degree by signatories to the Seoul Accord. More information on the Seoul Accord can be found here.  

A list of the required courses you must complete in order to benefit from accreditation for the Professional Body related to your program, can be located here.

 

Global Intensives, Student Exchange, and Cross-campus Study

As part of your elective choices, you may want to consider enriching your student experience by undertaking global study and work (offered by the Collge of Business and Law) as part of your RMIT program.

Please visit the Global Study and Work webpage for more information. International study and work opportunities at RMIT include:

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Stage A:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Business Project Management 12 BUSM4610 City Campus 1814 1779
Business Analytics 12 ISYS3374 City Campus 1827 1790
Database Design and Development 12 Yes ISYS2038 City Campus 1822 1786
Business Systems Analysis and Design 12 ISYS2395 City Campus 1823 1787
 
AND

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Stage B:

PROGRAM CHANGES FROM SEMESTER 2, 2022

The following four (4) Business Enabling courses have been removed from Year 1 of the program structure:

  1. BUSM1162 Management 1 - Managing People 
  2. BUSM3886 Business and Government in the Global Context 
  3. ISYS1028 Global Business and Social Technology: A Case Study Approach 
  4. ACCT2127 Accounting for Management Decisions 

The above (four) 4 Business Enabling courses are replaced with four (4) courses from the current options list. Please refer to the options course list below, which includes the following new optional courses:

  • ISYS3427 Blockchain Solutions and Smart Contracts  
  • INTE2572 Blockchain Strategy 
  • ECON1560 Blockchain and Cryptofinance 
  • OMGT2191 Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management 
  • ACCT2279 Strategic Management Control Systems 

 

Students who have received exemptions for the four (4) Business Enabling courses, prior to Semester 2 2022: 

The courses will be recognised as part of your program, and no further action is required. You may continue your program enrolment as planned. 

 

Students who have successfully completed or received exemptions for up to three of the four (4) Business Enabling courses, prior to Semester 2 2022, will need to complete additional courses as detailed below:

  • Students who have completed one Business Enabling course, you must complete an additional three courses (36 credit points) from the options course list.
  • Students who have completed two Business Enabling courses, must complete an additional two courses (24 credit points) from the options course list.
  • Students who have completed three Business Enabling courses, must complete one additional course (12 credit points) from the options course list.

Please also note the following changes: 

  • If you have completed ISYS2396 Enterprise Systems as an optional course, you do not need to complete ISYS2396 Intelligent Enterprise Systems as this is a course title change only (effective semester 1 2023).
  • If you have completed ISYS1015 Managing Digital Business, this will continue to be counted as an optional elective (12 credit points). This course is no longer offered as an optional elective from semester 2 2022. 
  • If you have completed INTE1040 Business Intelligence, this will continue to be counted as an optional elective (12 credit points). This course is no longer offered as an optional elective from semester 2 2022. 
  • If you have completed BUSM4119 Asian Management Issues, this will continue to be counted as an optional elective (12 credit points). This course is no longer offered as an optional elective from semester 2 2022. 

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Digital Risk Management and Information Security 12 INTE1002 City Campus 1816 1781
Business Ethics for a Digital Society 12 ISYS3300 City Campus 1825 1788
Knowledge Management 12 INTE2397 City Campus 1819 1784
Governance and Change in Digital Business 12 Yes INTE2412 City Campus 1820 1785
 
AND

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Stage C:

Please note that the EMBA (study mode) classes for BUSM4448 are only available for students of MC162 Executive Master of Business Administration.

Please also refer to important information regarding ACS accreditation requirements outlined in the above Accreditation Information section.

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Digital Strategy 12 INTE1030 City Campus 1818 1783
Business Research Design 12 Yes BUSM4448 City Campus 2088
2577 (EMBA)		 2074
2533 (EMBA)
Business Information Technology Project 12 Yes ISYS3303 City Campus 1826 1789
AND
{

Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Option List at the end of the program structure

OR

Complete One (1) Course as approved by the Program Manager

}
 
AND

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Stage D:

Select and Complete Four (4) Courses from the Option list at the end of the program structure:

 
AND

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Option Course List:

List of Option Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Digital Innovation 12 INTE1014 City Campus 1817 1782
Risk Analysis and Assessment 12 Yes BUSM1734 City Campus 3532
e Business Supply Chains 12 OMGT1236 City Campus 1795
Supply Chain Modelling & Design 12 OMGT2087 City Campus 1830 1796
Intelligent Enterprise Systems 12 ISYS2396 City Campus 1824
Programming Fundamentals 12 Yes COSC2531 City Campus 1598 (STEM) 1574 (STEM)
Introduction to Statistical Computing 12 MATH1322 City Campus 1198 (STEM) 1185 (STEM)
Postgraduate Business Internship 12 BUSM4483 City Campus 1701 1657
Blockchain Solutions and Smart Contracts 12 ISYS3427 City Campus 1791
Blockchain Strategy 12 INTE2572 City Campus 1821
Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management 12 OMGT2191 City Campus 1833 1799
Strategic Management Control Systems 12 Yes ACCT2279 City Campus 1810 1778
 

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Contact details and related links

Program structure enquiries

 

Contact Details

Contact Business Connect via the following options: 


Phone: +61 3 9925 5000 (Select the option to 'Speak to your School' then 'Business or Law Studies'.)


Webchat: Click on the 'Chat with Business Connect' box at the bottom right of this page


Online: Click here to lodge a query online.


In Person: Building 80, Level 7, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000 (in line with COVIDSafe guidelines and subject to government restrictions).

 

Enrolment Load

The maximum standard enrolment load per semester is 48 credit points.

 

Overloading

You will only be permitted to overload by a maximum of 12 credit points in the final semester of your program, upon approval from the College.

 

Credit and Pathways

If you have previous learning or experience, you can apply for credit or recognition of prior learning towards your RMIT program. Please read the information provided on the Apply for Credit web page.

 

Timetabling

Please go to the Class timetables web page to access timetabling information.

 

Material fees

Some courses and programs have material fees (fees for field trips, goods or services) associated with them. In most cases these charges are not compulsory, but are levied by the teaching school for materials they purchase on your behalf for use in your studies. Go to the Material Fees web page to check the material fees for your program and courses.

Enrolment

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*Semester 1 classes generally commence in February and Semester 2 classes generally commence in July. Please contact your school for more information about specific class start days.

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