Master of Information Systems
Master of Information Systems
Abbreviation: MIS
Course code: C7A
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 6200 or 1800 687 120
Introductory comments
Course coordinator: Associate Professor C Pollard
The Master of Information Systems is offered on the Hobart campus by the School of
Information Systems. The course may be completed on a full-time basis in 3 semesters of
study. Coursework is completed in semesters 1 and 2, and the MIS Project is completed
during a third semester. Part-time enrolment in the degree can be completed in a
maximum of 8 semesters or 4 years.
The Master of Information Systems is a professional, applied degree which specialises in
topics related to the management of information systems. Project work within the degree
will equip the students with appropriate methodological and analytical skills, as well as
requiring students to apply information systems management theory to practical problem
solving and case work. It is expected that the majority of students taking the course will
undertake project work closely related to their current or proposed area of employment.
Admission & prerequisites
Candidates for the MIS program will be required to satisfy one of the following: (a) a
three-year degree, or combination of degrees and diplomas, from an accredited university,
which include a major in Information Systems or a closely related discipline, such as
Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Business Computing, Information
Management, Information Science or Library Science, with the achievement of at least a
Credit standard average result in that degree; or (b) a 3 year degree from an accredited
university, and a least three years of relevant professional experience; or (c) have
significant relevant experience in the areas of management and information systems, but
fail to meet criteria (a) or (b). Candidates satisfying criterion (c) may be admitted under
exceptional circumstances, and be granted a provisional entry status. Such provisional
entry status will be dependent on the candidate’s successful completion of the equivalent
of one semester of full-time study.
Course objectives
The course aims to provide –
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professional, postgraduate level education to existing managers, and those seeking
to move into positions of information systems managers;
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management of information systems education which is at the level of world best
practice in its currency, applicability and relevance to the IS profession;
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graduates of the course with knowledge, skills and understanding about:
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the relationships of information and information technology to organisational
needs;
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current management practice in the development of information systems, their
use and associated policy formulation and analysis;
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the value of research, critical thinking and effective communication in the
management of information systems.
Career outcomes
Associate membership of the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Master of
Information Systems could expect to find employment as a business analyst, database
analyst, systems analyst, IT project manager, IT manager, information manager, database
administrator, IT administrator or manager, telecommunications manager, IT consultant,
electronic commerce or electronic business consultant.
Course structure
Course units within the Master of Information Systems are of 12.5% weighting and
comprise 27 contact hours over the period of one semester.
The degree consists of 2 semesters of coursework with a total weighting of 100%; and a
MIS Project, including the production of a thesis, weighted at 50% and completed over a
single semester.
The coursework consists of six compulsory core units and two elective units as outlined in
the Schedule.
Articulation
Up to four units credit may be given for appropriate previous study.
Schedule
Unit title
campus offered
weight
unit code
Core units
Management of Information Systems
Information Management
Information Systems Strategy Formulation
Information Systems Research Methods
Decision Support and Executive Information
Systems
H~1 L~1
H~2
H~1
H~1 L~1
H~2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
BSA751
BSA752
BSA753
BSA757
BSA758
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H~1&2 L~1&2
H~1 L~1
MIS Project
IS Project Management
50%
12.5%
BSA759
BSA762
Elective: Two12.5% electives may be drawn from a range of electives offered within the School of Information
Systems and elsewhere, by negotiation with the course coordinator – including:
H~1
BSA760
Electronic Commerce
12.5%
H~1 L~1
BSA762
IS Project Management
12.5%
H~2 L~2
BSA763
Policy Frameworks for the Information
12.5%
Economy
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: MIS Coordinator ph 6226 2900 fax 6226 2913
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Commerce
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1.5 years minimum (3 semesters) | 4 years maximum (8 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: NO | Australian residents: $8,800 |
International students: $12,000
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 17 | Total students
enrolled this year: 15 | International students last year: 11 | International students this
year: 12
Approximate student-staff contact hours | approx 12 hrs weekly
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