Information Systems - 8407
From 29-07-2013, this Program will not accept new enrolments
Program Summary
Faculty: Australian School of Business
Contact: Australian School of Business Student Centre
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Information Systems (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
IMPORTANT This program will not be taking applications/enrolments from Semester 2, 2013.
A new Master of Information Systems Management program 8435 is now offered.
The Master of Information Systems (MIS) program is designed for established information systems/information technology professionals, who aspire to management and leadership roles in industry. The program will enable aspiring industry leaders to think strategically in order to:
- Maximise the strategic effectiveness of policies, process and IT infrastructure;
- Drive best practice and innovation, and leading edge information systems;
- Leverage the interface between management and IT;
- Promote access to and understanding of strategic information within organisations.
The Master of Information Systems is taught on-campus. The typical duration of the program is 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
The Master of Information Systems Program aims to provide:
The Master of Information Systems Program aims to provide:
- Up-to-date frameworks, knowledge and skills in the management of the information systems function in the context of the broader business environment.
- A deeper understanding of the implications of information systems and technology decisions from a broad business perspective.
- Management capabilities for information systems and information technology professionals.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
On successful completion of the MIS program, students will have the ability to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, theories and practices in the management of information systems in business
- select and apply appropriate methodologies, tools and techniques to information systems related issues in a business context
- apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to an information systems management problem
- communicate ideas and information logically, concisely and accurately in written and oral formats
- demonstrate an awareness of emerging ethical and social issues involving information systems in business
Program Structure
The Master of Information Systems consists of 8 courses (6 core courses and 2 elective courses).
Core courses
AND one of the following courses:
Elective courses
- INFS5885 e-Business (6 UOC)
- INFS5905 IS Auditing and Assurance (6 UOC)
- INFS5906 IS Forensics (6 UOC)
- INFS5926 Advanced Data Management (6 UOC)
- INFS5927 Knowledge Mngt Systems & Tech (6 UOC)
- INFS5983 Bus Data Communications Infra (6 UOC)
- INFS5984 Information Systems Security (6 UOC)
- INFS5991 Business Intelligence Methods (6 UOC)
MIS students are exempted from the normal course pre-requisite/s for the above elective courses.
Optional elective courses
GBAT courses may be chosen subject to approval from the MIS Director.
Other electives can be selected subject to obtaining prior written approval from the MIS Program Director.
Other electives can be selected subject to obtaining prior written approval from the MIS Program Director.
Academic Rules
Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic requirements relating to this program.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Entry Requirements
Please refer to the Australian School of Business website for further detail.
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Information Systems will be accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society.
Further information
Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.
Contact the Australian School of Business Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Ground Floor, West Wing, Australian School of Business Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
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