Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 4.5 on a 7-point scale for entry.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
- IELTS Overall 6.5
- IELTS Reading 6
- IELTS Listening 6
- IELTS Speaking 6
- IELTS Writing 6
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
Equivalent English qualificationsWhy Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management)?
Business analysts help to define business problems and ensure efficiencies in business and IT functions. Study a degree that will prepare you for a career in meeting the business goals and objectives in companies locally and globally.
Develop skills from a blend of industry-relevant courses in business, IT and information systems. The Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management) is developed so you will gain practical experience in contemporary IT techniques and practices.
With our Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management), you’ll graduate with a comprehensive understanding to be a key player in driving successful business transformation initiatives.

Overview
This degree will provide you with a solid foundation in business practices alongside essential IT skills, sharpening your knowledge in the day-to-day operations of information systems.
Our Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management) offers industry-relevant courses designed to develop your cross-disciplinary skills. You'll gain practical experience through a major project in collaboration with industry, enhancing your knowledge in contemporary IT techniques and practices.
As a business analyst, you'll help to define business problems through investigation and gathering of information to deliver a practical solution.
You’ll graduate career ready, equipped with the necessary critical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills required for future success in the ever-evolving IT landscape.
Key features
Study a blend of business, IT and information systems courses.
Take core courses in IT fundamentals before exploring project management and information governance courses.
Focus on risk analysis and management to develop knowledge in building resilient company systems.
Complete a real-world project with an industry partner.
Common first four courses in all Master of IT degrees provide flexibility to change specialisations.
What you'll learn
Your degree will cover industry relevant cross-disciplinary courses in information technology, information systems and general business practices.
During your studies, you’ll benefit from flexible study options and will have a chance to explore the business and technology components of information systems through industry internships and projects.
Your studies will include a blend of IT, programming, and business process modelling courses to develop your professional skills.
In your final year, you’ll undertake a major project where you’ll work in a structured project team, getting practical experience in contemporary IT techniques and practices.
This degree offers flexible hybrid delivery, which includes a mix of on-campus and online study.
You’ll be able to complete the majority of first year common courses at either our Adelaide City or Mawson Lakes Campus with some potential cross-campus study required. Throughout your degree, you’ll gain access to cutting-edge facilities across both campus locations to enhance your overall learning experience.
Specialisations
The Master of Information Technology is also available with specialisations in:
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Computing and Innovation
- Cyber Security.

What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 72 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 units for Electives
Complete 72 units for ALL of the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Information Technology and Systems Concepts
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Course code
COMP5031
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Security Principles
|
Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
COMP5003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
|
Course code
COMP5002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Requirements and User Experience
|
Course code
COMP6023
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Stakeholder Engagement
|
Course code
COMP6025
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Intelligence
|
Course code
INFO5006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Risk Management
|
Course code
INFO6006
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business Process Management
|
Course code
INFO6007
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Enterprise Resource Management
|
Course code
INFO6008
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Information Governance
|
Course code
INFO6009
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
|
Course code
PROJ5001
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Year 1 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Information Technology and Systems Concepts
|
Course code
COMP5031
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Security Principles
|
Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
COMP5003
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
|
Course code
COMP5002
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
|
Course code
PROJ5001
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Business Intelligence
|
Course code
INFO5006
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Industry Research Project
|
Course code
COMP5800
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Risk Management
|
Course code
INFO6006
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Business Process Management
|
Course code
INFO6007
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Stakeholder Engagement
|
Course code
COMP6025
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Requirements and User Experience
|
Course code
COMP6023
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Enterprise Resource Management
|
Course code
INFO6008
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Information Governance
|
Course code
INFO6009
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
COMP6024
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
COMP6000
|
Units
6
|
Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Course name
Industry Research Project
|
Course code
COMP5800
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
COMP6024
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
COMP6000
|
Units
6
|
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Information Technology and Systems Concepts
|
Course code
COMP5031
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Security Principles
|
Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
COMP5003
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
|
Course code
COMP5002
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
|
Course code
PROJ5001
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Business Intelligence
|
Course code
INFO5006
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Industry Research Project
|
Course code
COMP5800
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Risk Management
|
Course code
INFO6006
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Business Process Management
|
Course code
INFO6007
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Stakeholder Engagement
|
Course code
COMP6025
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Requirements and User Experience
|
Course code
COMP6023
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Enterprise Resource Management
|
Course code
INFO6008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Information Governance
|
Course code
INFO6009
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
COMP6024
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
COMP6000
|
Units
6
|
Complete 6 units comprising:
- 6 units from University-wide electives
Course name | Course code | Units | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Information Technology and Systems Concepts
|
Course code
COMP5031
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Security Principles
|
Course code
INFO5001
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Data in Information Technology Systems
|
Course code
COMP5003
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Problem Solving and Programming Foundations
|
Course code
COMP5002
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Project Management for IT Professionals
|
Course code
PROJ5001
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Business Intelligence
|
Course code
INFO5006
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Industry Research Project
|
Course code
COMP5800
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Year 2 | |||
Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Risk Management
|
Course code
INFO6006
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Business Process Management
|
Course code
INFO6007
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Stakeholder Engagement
|
Course code
COMP6025
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Requirements and User Experience
|
Course code
COMP6023
|
Units
6
|
Semester 2 | |||
![]() |
Course name
Enterprise Resource Management
|
Course code
INFO6008
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
Information Governance
|
Course code
INFO6009
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 1
|
Course code
COMP6024
|
Units
6
|
![]() |
Course name
ICT Master Capstone Project 2
|
Course code
COMP6000
|
Units
6
|

Career outcomes
This degree is designed as a pathway for undergraduate IT graduates who are looking to upskill in a new discipline, as well as current IT professionals looking for career advancement.
As a business analyst your duties will vary depending on the type of organisation or industry where you are employed.
Mostly, you’ll be gathering, validating, and documenting business requirements, modelling business process, and creating functional specifications for solutions.
Career outcomes are diverse and include:
- Business and systems analyst
- Solutions architect
- ICT manager
- ICT project manager
- ICT customer support officer.
Industry trends
By 2026, it is expected that employment in the field of ICT in Australia is expected to grow by 38%, leading to a strong demand for professionals with knowledge and cognitive skills in this discipline (National Skills Commission Employment Outlook, 2023).
Accreditation
This program is provisionally accredited at the level of Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia (EA). Graduates are eligible for membership with EA and are recognised internationally through the Washington Accord.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.

Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
