Master of Information Systems
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
The mass adoption of social media, the accumulation of large amounts of data and the advances in new technologies such as business analytics and artificial intelligence have made information central to most aspects of work and life. Digital information has revolutionised the way we do business. Its capture, strategic use and associated technology in the business environment is focal to the discipline of information systems. Created in response to the rapid growth in the use of information systems and eBusiness applications by businesses and governments internationally, Deakins Master of Information Systems enables you to develop specialist skills in digital transformation, eBusiness and business-oriented principles and practices of information systems. Youll explore the strategic use of information in a business and policy context, while gaining a sound technical understanding in specific areas of information systems, particularly information security, supply chain management, and project management. Learn about the principles and practices of stakeholder analysis, identification of business needs, problems and opportunities, analysis, negotiation and specification of requirements for any solution that may involve technology-inspired change. Youll also have the option to complement your primary studies in information systems with a specialisation in a wide range of business-related fields (e.g. AI strategy and management or business analytics). Designed to meet industry demand for skilled professionals with a breadth of transferable skills, a specialisation can help deepen your knowledge in a particular business field and benefit your future career. Develop quantitative reasoning skills so that you can review business performance to find problems, areas of opportunities, and trends in data using business analytics. Explore data-driven, evidence-based approaches to business decision making and business performance analysis, and gain an understanding of business metrics. As a graduate, your project management skills will be well-honed to ensure youre able to implement best practice relationship building, communication and resourcing to support your project aims.
Designed for
Those seeking a broad view of information systems and their management in a business context
Structure
- 16 credit points total which include
- 12 credit points of core units
- 4 credit points of elective units
- Students also complete one zero credit point academic integrity module.
Subjects
- Academic Research, Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Arts and Cultural Industries
- Business Analytics
- Cyberlaw
- Digital Transformation
- Event Management
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Trade and Business
- Leadership
- Management Consulting
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Property and Real Estate
- Public Sector Studies
- Supply Chain Management.
Standard entry requirements
Depending on your previous qualifications and professional experience, your course will be 1, 1.5 or 2 years duration. 1 year full time (2 years part time) 8 credit points Admission is based on: Bachelor Honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline, or Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent 1.5 years full time (3 years part time) 12 credit points Admission is based on: Bachelor degree in a related discipline, or Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent 2 year full time (4 years part time) 16 credit points Admission is based on: Bachelor degree or other qualification at a higher AQF level in any discipline, or Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
Recognition
The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Study pathways
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems allows articulation into this course with credit for units completed. Applicants may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning for appropriate units of completed postgraduate study. Alternative exits: Graduate Certificate of Information Systems; Graduate Diploma of Information Systems.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | International: $86,000 | No |
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| Melbourne Burwood | International: $86,000 | No |
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