Course outline
This post-graduate course gives students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of relevant topics and technology pertaining to ES (like ERP, SCM, and CRM) , BPR, Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, IS Security, Project Management and IT strategy, using some cutting edge technologies from leading vendors like SAP, IBM, SAS and Teradata. Students will participate in ERP simulation games which teach ERP concepts "by doing".
This course provides students with an opportunity to gain up to date knowledge and skills to analyse, implement and use ES. It further enhances the student ability to comprehend how and why these systems provide economic, technological, operational and strategic value to an adopting organisation. It unleashes the strategies to manage ES implementation in order to achieve the anticipated benefits.
To provide hands on experience with ES, courses in this course are embedded with software's from leading ES vendors like SAP. Students not only develop skills in learning SAP but also gain the opportunity to prepare for SAP certifications related to business processes, business intelligence and HANA. By doing this, students will have a competitive advantage in the job market.
Master of Technology (ES & BA) is accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS) as professional level courses. The ACS has reciprocal arrangements with many international computer societies and student qualification will be recognised around the world.
Hear from our students
"Federation University has great industry connections. We work with cutting-edge software from IBM, SAP and other leading IT companies, which gives us really relevant experience and skills. The student support is really good too. I've had one-on-one tutorials with a study skills tutor, and there are also regular study groups run by student mentors that I always attend before exams. The course lecturers are easy to talk to and give excellent feedback on assignments and tests."
Career opportunities
- Account executive
- Communications manager
- ERP data analyst
- Functional analyst
- Software analyst
- Solution expert
- Systems administrator
- Application consultant
- Developer
- ERP project manager
- ERP systems operation
- Business consultant
- ERP business analyst
- Marketing manager
- Programmer
- SAP consultant
- Sales executive
- Systems tester
- Solution engineer
- Systems designer
Sample structure
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual course structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current unit information and cost, click on the individual unit name below, or click here to view current unit information and cost for ALL units.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Contact hours
3-12 hours a week
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (non year 12)
The entry requirement is successful completion of a degree that is the equivalent of a Bachelor degree, not necessarily in an IT-related discipline. The applicant's entire academic record can be taken into consideration when assessing eligibility for the course.
Selection officers will consider the applicant's range of studies, and can place greater importance on studies which demonstrate ability to progress satisfactorily in an IT degree.
FIEI students with Fed Uni Bachelor degree can meet the academic entry requirement of the selected FedUni Courses.
English language requirement
FIEI students with Fed Uni Bachelor degree can meet the English entry requirement of the selected Fed Uni Programs directly.
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
How to apply
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: CG9
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2025 indicative full-time fee: $9,314
Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The tuition fee is called the student contribution amount. The indicative fee above is based on a typical first-year enrolment for this course and should be used as a guide only. For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses the certificate fee is displayed. Your fee will depend on the units you chose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
How it's calculated
The government sets the fee each year. The amount depends on the discipline area and band of each unit. 2024 annual student contribution amounts for 1 EFTSL (equivalent full-time student load) range from $4,627 (Band 1) to $16,992 (Band 4). The sample structure section above links to the EFTSL, Band and fee for each unit or you can use our unit search to find these details.
Other fees
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Fee assistance
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution. You may also be eligible to defer payment of your SSAF through a SA-HELP loan.
Scholarships
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
Recognition of prior learning
Can your studies count towards a degree with us? Use our online Credit Search to get the details on completing your studies sooner.
Professional recognition
This course holds Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Additional information
To help you get the most from your online learning experience, it's important that you own or have frequent access to a fast and reliable computer that's ideally not more than two years old.
You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909