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I54 Master of Management Information Systems

The Master of Management Information Systems provides an internationally portable qualification accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). It is relevant to employment of both information technology (IT) and non-IT professionals and graduates can apply for professional membership of the ACS.  These professionals recognise the need to acquire knowledge and managerial skills with respect to the role and pervasiveness of information and communications technology and its associated management implications in contemporary organisations. 

 

Management Information Systems (MIS) describes the broad opportunities for supporting the application of technologies to business. The study of ebusiness and enterprise systems is an integral part of this area. The Master of MIS specifically addresses the business and technology issues arising from enterprise use of IT and covers technological, managerial and strategic issues.

 

The course offers a Master of Management Information Systems qualification in one of three specialist areas:

Electronic Commerce

Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

 

Students may be able to fast-track and complete the course in 1 1/2 years.

 

Students who are unable to complete the course and have completed 120 credit points (8 units) from the units listed may be eligible to exit with the relevant Graduate Diploma of Business (either Information Systems, Enterprise Systems or Electronic Commerce) with Course Coordinator approval.

OR

Students who are unable to complete the course and have completed 60 credit points (4 units) from the units listed may be eligible to exit with the relevant Graduate Certificate of Business (either Information Systems, Enterprise Systems or Electronic Commerce) with Course Coordinator approval.

 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Available to applicants with a recognised undergraduate degree, or successful completion of a Graduate Certificate.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Master of Management Information Systems is composed of four core units plus eight elective units from a specialist area. The qualification consists of a total of 12 units of 15 credit points for a total of 180 credit points.
 
CORE UNITS
MBA5709 Information System Challenges in Management 15
MIS5613 Management Information Systems Project 15
MIS5706 IT Value Realization 15
MIS5701 Information Systems Strategies 15
 
 
SPAAJAInformation Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAAJBEnterprise Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAAJCElectronic Commerce Area of Specialisation
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011