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Master of Information Systems (Advanced)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Information Systems (Advanced)

Abbreviation:

MInfoSys(Adv)

Home Faculty:

Commerce

Duration:

2 years

Total Credit Points:

72

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1544

CRICOS Code:

049638B

Overview

The Master of Information Systems (Advanced) degree specialising in Information Systems provides graduates with the opportunity to study advanced topics in information systems and to undertake a research project in one of the areas of research interest in the IS Discipline. The program aims to both deepen and broaden the knowledge and skills of students in systems development methodologies, systems management, electronic commerce and a selected area of IS research.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a major in Information Systems or equivalent. Computer Science graduates and students with a major in Information Systems or Business Computing in another degree are also eligible to apply.

Advanced Standing

Candidates who have successfully completed the Master of Information Systems (MIS) may apply to enrol in the MBA program. MIS candidates who progress to the MBA, will be required to successfully complete a further seven subjects.

Course Program

Subject

 

Session

Credit Points

BUSS945

Information Systems Project

Autumn/Spring/Annual

12

BUSS950

Systems Development Methodologies

Autumn

6

BUSS951

Critical Issues in Information Systems

Spring

6

BUSS952

Strategic Information Systems Management

Autumn

6

BUSS953

Management of Information Systems Development

Spring

6

Plus 36 credit points from the following subjects

 

BUSS906

Strategic Information in Organisations

Autumn/Spring

6

BUSS907

Fundamentals of e-Business

Autumn/Spring

6

BUSS909

Information Automation & Organisational Workflow

Autumn

6

BUSS910

Qualitative Analysis of Systems

Spring

6

BUSS911

Intelligent Systems

Autumn

6

BUSS924

Systems Modelling and Simulation

Spring

6

BUSS926

Decision Support Systems

Spring

6

BUSS927

Human Computer Interaction

Autumn

6

BUSS929

Information Systems Research Methods

Autumn/Spring

6

 
   

Last reviewed: 13 January, 2007 

 
   
 
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