Master of Business (Information Systems)

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Enhance your career progression with this advanced course in the theory and practice of information systems within a business environment.

Designed specifically for computer graduates and delivered by the Victoria Graduate School of Business (VGSB), this course will enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills that you already possess.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Business

Careers

Skills you develop in this course will enhance your career progression in the IT field.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with an extended advanced program of study in both the theory and practice of information systems within a business environment.

Units and electives

The course may be offered on a full-time basis over three semesters or part-time equivalent. All units of study carry a value of 12 credit points with the exception of the thesis component which has a total of 36 credit points. Students must complete 144 credit points through academic study in order to graduate.

Students are required to complete four core units, and eight elective units.

The course comprises (a) twelve coursework units of study or (b) nine units of study and a thesis:

Compulsory Units of Study

Coursework Option

Select eight units of study from the following list (four may be selected from a similar course):

Thesis Option

Five subjects from the above list and

or

On completion of eight approved units of study, students who choose to exit this course will be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems. On completion of four approved units of study, students who choose to exit this course will be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Business.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Admission Information

  • Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course an applicant must have normally completed successfully a relevant degree or graduate diploma and be employed in or intend to be employed in a position associated with computing or in the absence of formal qualifications have such training and work experience as to indicate the ability to undertake the course successfully. In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language: International English Language Testing System with an overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6.

Special admission requirements

There are no special admission requirements for this course.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

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If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.