Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) focuses on strategic business and information systems issues providing graduates with the knowledge and managerial skills required to ensure that information systems can be used effectively in support of business objectives and can obviously deliver value to relevant organisational stakeholders. The MISM is largely a non-technical program that has been designed to support those whose ambition is to assume senior information systems management roles in organisations, and thus aims to equip students with a deep understanding of the relationship between business imperatives and drivers, the role and contribution of information systems in supporting organisational problem solving, and the implications of this relationship for making sound decisions about investments in information systems. The Master of Professional Accounting develops the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary when dealing with accounting and finance issues within planning and decision making. Knowledge of accounting and finance helps individuals and business organisations understand how to use financial and other resources to the best advantage. This unique program enables students to achieve the aims and objectives of both the current Master of Information Systems Management and Master of Professional Accounting programs in the most time/cost efficient and effective way. Graduates would be expected to possess sophisticated knowledge and skills with respect to the effective utilisation and management of information systems in organisations, while also being skilled and knowledgeable in accounting theory and principles and financial management.
Course Structure:
The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Evening classes are available in most units of study and entry is possible in both Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July). Please note: some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in course structure occur from time to time. *International student visa holders are required to study full-time.
Units of Study:
Recommended Study Sequence Semester 1 HIT8036 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World HIT8408 Information Systems Risk and Security HBC607 Accounting Information Systems HBC606 Accounting Principles Semester 2 HIT7462 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis HBC608 Business Modelling and Analysis HBL606 Australian Contract Law IT elective Semester 3 HIT8463 Managing the IT Capability HIT8060 Systems Project Management HBL607 Australian Company Law HBC610 Financial Reporting Semester 4 HBC609 Corporate Financial Management HIT8464 Delivering IT Business Value HBO480 Leading HIT8186 IS Governance and Strategy Semester 5 HBC611 Managerial Accounting HBC615 Financial Accounting Theory HIT8465 Managing IT-Enabled Transformation HBE613 Economics Note: students who enter with an IT degree will be required to undertake four units in each of Semesters 2 and 4. Students without an IT or IS degree will be required to undertake a further summer semester or to undertake a fifth semester in normal time. * These units of study would be sufficient for the CPA Australia requirements for admission as an associate member, provided that at least two further master units of study from another discipline are undertaken for those with an undergraduate degree and six further units of study for those without an undergraduate degree. These requirements are satisfied by completion of the MISM component of the double degree. Graduates who subsequently wish to complete the CPA program will be required to take Auditing and Taxation as electives in the CPA program.
Recommended Study Sequence
Career Opportunities:
This program provides graduates with a distinctive mix of IS and finance skills for career development into management, finance, information systems management and accounting.
Professional recognition:
The Master of Information Systems Management is accredited at Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The MISM has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and industry. On completion of the course graduates will be eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia.
Graduate Attributes:
The graduate attributes which relate to this prorgam help to produce graduates who: are capable in their chosen professional areas are adaptable and manage change operate effectively in work and community situations are aware of environments are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business or community.
Entry Requirements:
A recognised bachelor degree and at least two years relevant business experience preferred. Students applying for the MISM/MAcc must meet the admission criteria for each constituent degree. Master of Information Systems Management Students who have an IS degree or Graduate Diploma in Information Systems may be eligible to commence the course with up to four exemptions. Students who have a degree in another IT-related discipline will normally receive one or two exemptions. Master of Professional Accounting Applicants should normally hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline other than accounting from a recognised university or equivalent institution, or have appropriate approved work experience and have shown the ability to undertake tertiary level study (e.g. successful completion of one or more units of study at degree level or a TAFE diploma).
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $2350 per 12.5 credit point unit of study in the IS stream and $1900 per 12.5 credit point unit of study in the Accounting stream. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply 2010 Closing Dates: 19 February for start 1 March16 July for start 9 August
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/ict
