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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. Applications close on 25 January 2013

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Business.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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