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Master of Information Systems Management  

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Campus Availability Study Mode Study Level Duration
Hawthorn Full-time, Part-time (day & evening) Postgraduate One and a half years full-time or three years part-time.

Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) are widely diffused across contemporary organisations, and are increasingly driving and enabling profound changes in the ways we conceptualise how and where we work, and the nature of activities required to create efficient and effective organisational processes. IS/IT is thus critically important in terms of organisational efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness, and indeed, sustainability. 
 
Despite this reliance on IS/IT, concerns are still expressed about whether IS/IT delivers adequate value and reasonable returns to the organisation, and whether or not organisations are adept at realising the anticipated benefits from investments in IS/IT. When these concerns are considered against the transformational nature of IS/IT alluded to above, the rate of technological advance, and the sheer complexity associated with the entire IS/IT resource in organisations, then ensuring appropriate capabilities in managing the IS/IT resource becomes of critical importance to most modern organisations.

The Master of Information Systems Management is designed to foster and develop such knowledge, skills and capabilities. It is designed to develop versatile IS professionals with competencies and expertise in the major domains of IS (information, technology, process, relationship/alliance building) who can appreciate and exploit the transformational impacts of IS/IT, who understand the complexity associated with managing the IS/IT resource, and who can contribute effectively to delivering value in IS/IT investments in organisations. Thus, complexity, transformation and organisational value become the underpinning themes that give coherence to the MISM program. 

The MISM is an advanced level program that aims to equip students with the relevant knowledge, skills, and capabilities to effectively manage the IS/IT resource in the contexts outlined above. The primary market is students with significant work experience in IS-related fields, relevant work experience is thus a prerequisite. Depending on each student’s particular background and intended career path, relevant units may be drawn from related programs in the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies, the Faculty of Business and Enterprise, and the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences. 

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This program aims to:
  • develop knowledge, skills and capabilities required by IS professionals working in dynamic and complex business environments.
  • develop an appreciation of the transformational dimensions of modern IS/IT, and the complexity associated with managing the IS/IT resource in organisations.
  • ensure graduates are able to consistently deliver benefits from IS/IT investments over time.

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Recommended study sequence

Stage 1 (50 credit points)
HIT7462 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis
Elective (Stage 1)

Stage 2 (50 credit points)
HIT8186 IS Governance and Strategy
Business Elective (Stage 3)
Elective (Stage 3)

Option 2
HIT8424 Information Systems Management or HIT8060 Systems Project Management
HIT8070 Research Report (25 credit points)

Option 3
HIT8067 Minor Thesis (50 credit points)

Electives
HIT6402 Database Analysis and Design
HIT9466 Advanced Topics in Information Systems Management
Plus other suitable postgraduate FICT electives as approved by the Program Coordinator

Business Electives
HBC580 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis
HBH580 Strategic Human Resource Management

Note:
  • prerequisites may apply to certain electives
  • suitable postgraduate subjects from other faculties may also be taken as electives subject to prerequisites, timetabling and approval of the program coordinator

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The program prepares graduates for career development in a wide range of IS/IT roles including: systems analysis, business development, project management, chief information officer and IT director.

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This program 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.

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Different entry points are available for prospective students both with and without an undergraduate degree. All applicants must possess relevant work experience.
 
Prospective students who do not have a formal qualification but possess at least five years of relevant work experience would normally be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems Management. On successful completion of the graduate certificate students may apply for admission to the Master of Information Systems Management, and receive full credit for the Stage 1 units they have completed.  
 
Prospective students who hold a degree in any field other than IS or IT, and who have at least two to three years of relevant work experience, are eligible for admission to Stage 1 of the Master of Information Systems Management degree.
 
Prospective students who have an IT degree and at least two to three years of relevant work experience are eligible to admission of Stage 1 of the program, and would normally receive exemptions from one core unit and one elective unit in Stage 1.
 
Prospective students who have an IS degree and at least two to three years relevant work experience would normally be eligible for admission to Stage 2 of the Master of Information Systems Management program.

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Applicants who have previously completed university-level subjects in this area may be granted exemptions in Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies programs. All exemption applications must be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment. Each application is considered by the program manager, who then makes recommendations to the Academic Committee.

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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.

Applicants with substantial relevant industry experience may also apply for additional exemptions through RPL. A maximum of 50 credit points of exemptions in Stage 1 is allowed through RPL.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

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In 2010, tuition fees for this program are based on $2150 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. 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

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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply

2010 Closing Dates:
19 February for start 1 March
16 July for start 9 August

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Web: Enquire online

Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
 

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