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Master of Business Information Management and Systems
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
This program is designed to give students a greater understanding of the technologies and knowledge required for a successful career in business IT. Students will be part of a significant applied information systems team project with application in a specific business discipline. They will gain transferable skills in data analysis, ICT problem-solving and system development. They will also learn business information processes, planning and project management. Real-world business intelligence projects offer the hands-on experience to make smart business decisions as a professional in this area. Business-focused IT subjects are based on information systems design, information systems management, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management, human computer interaction, business intelligence, entrepreneurship and IT data warehousing, knowledge management, IT project management and decision support systems.
Structure
Students must complete 16 compulsory subjects (240 credit points).
Subjects
- Business information management and systems
Standard entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved equivalent qualification
- Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience
- In making an offer to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and employment experience
- NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Recognition
The Master of Business Information Management and Systems is conditionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Study pathways
Applicants with demonstrated prior learning in business, either in the form of an undergraduate degree in a business related field or with at least 5 years relevant business experience, may be eligible to apply for advanced standing for the 4 foundation subjects of the first semester of the course. In making an offer of advanced standing to an applicant, the university may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record, employment experience, and/or satisfactory completion of a challenge exam for any one or all of the 4 first semester subjects.
Further information
This course is offered in Semester 1 - March; Semester 2 - July; Summer Semester - October.
