Master of Information Systems

The Master of Information Systems (MIS) 100 point program is a professional degree for those seeking an advanced career in IT management and digital business. The MIS is taught in the Department of Computing and Information Systems.

Combined degree options are available: Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Systems and Master of Information Systems/Postgraduate Diploma in Management.

The key objective of the MIS is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and change business processes through information and communications technology (ICT) and information systems. The MIS is also designed to connect students with the real world of IT management through the industry links of staff teaching in the program.

The degree covers recent developments in IT infrastructure, applications, and emerging technologies. It also covers IT strategy, IT governance, IT project and change management, achieving compliance, protecting against threats, and IT service provision. The program contains a wide range of elective subjects, allowing the student to organise their study towards particular careers in IT management and digital business.

In addition to these essential areas of knowledge, students should also gain a broad business and real world perspective together with experience in applying business communication, interpersonal, and team skills to real situations. Critical thinking and analytical skills are honed through a mixture of advanced teaching models including case-based, experiential, and team-based approaches.

All students must complete 100 points comprising:

• Upper Core subjects (50 points). Four Upper Core subjects must be completed. Two of the Upper Core subjects (25 points, ISYS90032 Emerging Technologies and Issues, and ISYS90051 Impact of Digitisation) form the capstone of the MIS requiring students to engage in scholarly work within the discipline.
• Discipline Elective subjects (50 points). Four elective subjects must be completed.

Upper Core

50 points:

Discipline Elective

50 points:

Students would normally undertake four subjects from the following. However, students may study electives from elsewhere in the University and if interested they should discuss this with the program coordinator.

IS Project and Change Management

IT Service Provision

Business Analytics

IT Innovation and Interaction Design

General Management

Accounting & Finance

Operations & Marketing

People Management

Research Studies *

*MIS Course Coordinator approval is required.

Applicants must have:

• An undergraduate degree in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average in the final year of study or equivalent and two years documented relevant work experience; or
• A four-year Honours degree in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average in the final year of study or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, one year documented relevant work experience and the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline and the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average or equivalent.

Language Requirements

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University's English language entry requirements in accordance with Selection Principles: Regulation 11.1.A2 – Admission and Selection to Courses.
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements

For graduate students the University's English language entry requirements are set out at:
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements/graduate-toefl-ielts

The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)

The UMELBP provides a direct English language pathway from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific courses at the University of Melbourne. Students who have achieved an IELTS band 0.5 lower than their University of Melbourne course entry requirement may be able to proceed directly to their University studies upon successful completion of the UMELBP. More information is available from the Hawthorn Melbourne website. http://www.hawthornenglish.com/

The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/english-requirements.html

The Master of Information Systems welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.

The Master of Information Systems requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

a) the ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information;
b) the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks;
c) the ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

An entry pathway to PhD is possible if students complete ISYS90031 Research Methods in Information Systems and ISYS90044 Minor Research Project in IS (25 points) in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Graduates will have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical inquiry, analysis and reflection. The degree has significant engagement and involvement from local and international practicing information systems professionals.

Graduating students qualify for membership of the appropriate professional body, the Australian Computer Society, and are informed by the most up-to-date evidence based research in information systems throughout the degree.

The Master of Information Systems (Professional) is conditionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society. Full accreditation is pending. The Master of Information Systems (Research) will not be accredited by the Australian Computer Society as it is a Research Degree.