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Master of Information Systems

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Information Systems

Abbreviation:

MInfoSys

Home Faculty:

Informatics

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring/Summer

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1534

CRICOS Code:

031281G

Overview

The Master of Information Systems 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 Information Systems 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 Information Systems research.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree, with a 60% average, in an area related to Information and Communication Technology (eg Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science); or

A Graduate Diploma in Information Systems or Information Technology from the University of Wollongong with an average mark of 60%.

Advanced Standing

The Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology from UOW articulates into the Master of Information Systems.

The Master of Information Systems articulates to the Master of Information Systems (Advanced)

Course Requirements

The degree requires the satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points (see below). Consisting of:

    a) Five core subjects (36 credit points)

    b) 2 subjects (12 credit points) selected from Graduate Subject List.

Core Subjects

Subject

Session

Credit Points

ISIT900

Fundamentals of Contemporary Technology

Autumn/Spring

6

ISIT901

Information Systems Strategic Planning

Spring

6

ISIT945

Information Systems Project

Annual

12

ISIT946

Project and Change Management

Spring

6

ISIT950

Systems Development Methodologies

Autumn

6

Graduate Subject List

Subject

Session

Credit Points

ISIT903

Enterprise Architect Design

Autumn

6

ISIT904

Systems Integration

Spring

6

ISIT905

Technology Management and Innovation

Autumn

6

ISIT906

Information Design and Content Management

Spring

6

ISIT908

Information Technology Governance

Spring

6

ISIT909

Advanced Business Process Management

Autumn

6

ISIT910

IT-Enabled Supply Chain Management

Spring

6

ISIT917

Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management

Autumn

6

Professional Recognition

Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society for membership at a 'Professional level' for the Master of Information Systems is being sought.

 
   

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2007 

 
   
 
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