Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Information Systems Management/Master of Business Administration (MISM/MBA) double degree provides advanced skills and knowledge across the complex areas of both business and information systems. This unique program enables students to achieve the aims and objectives of both the current Swinburne MISM and MBA courses in the most time/cost-efficient and effective way. The information systems component is concerned with the application of information technology to support organisations in the conduct of their business. It examines both the organisational issues and the techniques and technology required for the analysis, design and implementation of business solutions, with an emphasis on electronic commerce. The business administration component not only offers the opportunity to acquire contemporary management knowledge and skills, it also provides students with the ability to apply that knowledge in an innovative, creative and entrepreneurial way.
Course Structure:
The Master of Information Systems Management/Master of Business Administration comprises 19 units of study (237.5 credit points), to be completed over two and a half years full-time. Students wishing to accelerate their course may be able to reduce this to two years by taking units of study (when available) during the Summer and Winter semesters. Students who have a degree with information systems units of study may be eligible for exemptions from the two elective units in the first year of the program and will undertake 212.5 credit points of studies. Students who have a degree or graduate diploma in information systems may be eligible for up to 50 credit points of exemptions and will undertake at least 187.5 credit points of studies. Electives are usually chosen from graduate diploma and master level units of study offered by the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. However, students need to ensure that the electives they choose are appropriate for the stage in question and so the advice of the program manager must be sought. 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:
Semester 1 HIT8036 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing HBO480 Leading HIT8408 Information Systems Risk and Security Semester 2 HIT7462 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making HBO580 Managing Diversity and Culture HBH580 Strategic Human Resource Management Semester 3 HIT8463 Managing the IT Capability HIT8060 Systems Project Management HBS580 Business Strategy HBC580 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis Semester 4 HIT8464 Delivering IT Business Value HIT8186 IS Governance and Strategy HBO680 Leadership for Entrepreneurship and Innovation HBI680 Global Business Semester 5 HBS680 Corporate Strategies and Entrepreneurship HIT8465 Managing IT-Enabled Transformation HBO681 Corporate Governance in a Global Context
Career Opportunities:
The program provides a distinctive mix of skills for managing IS in supporting core business decisions. Graduates will be qualified for senior IS roles including systems analyst, business development manager, project manager, chief information officer and IT director.
Professional recognition:
The Master of Information Systems Management is accredited at Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and industry.
Graduate Attributes:
The graduate attributes that relate to this program help to produce graduates who: are capable in their chosen professional areas are adaptable and able to 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 three years relevant business experience preferred. Students applying for the MISM/MBA double degree must meet the admission criteria for each constituent degree. Prospective students who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (normally five years or more) and evidence of academic capability may initially apply for the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems Management. Their progression to enrolment into the MISM/MBA will require satisfactory completion of the first four units of study (semester 1) of the double degree. Master of Information Systems Management Students who have an IS degree or Graduate Diploma in Information Systems may be eligible to commence the program with up to four exemptions. Students who have a degree in another IT-related discipline may receive one or two exemptions. Master of Business Administration The admission requirement for the MBA program is an appropriate undergraduate qualification at a credit level (GPA 2.5, GMAT 600+ or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.
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 Master of Business Administration and $2100 per 12.5 credit point unit of study in the Master of Information Systems Management. 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: 5 February for start 1 March 16 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
