Clayton
campus
Course code: 2398
Director of program: Dr Chris White
Web address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au/
Email address: bsinfo@bs.monash.edu.au
The
Master of Business Systems by coursework is offered by the School of Business
Systems. The aim of the program is to provide education and training in methods
used in the analysis, design, development and application of computer systems
to the management of business operations. This involves the study of business
related techniques, practices and procedures in areas such as, management,
commercial, financial, health and industrial systems, leading to an
understanding of the application of computer systems and information technology
for business purposes.
The course structure accommodates both those without previous studies in
business systems who wish to upgrade their previous qualifications with studies
in business systems, and those with prior studies in business systems. The
course is for those not wishing to specialise in a specific area within
business systems. Those who wish to specialise in a specific area should refer
to the course description for the Master of Business Systems by projects.
Entrance normally requires a first degree which is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may apply.
In 1999 the course fee will be $12,000 or $1000 per subject.
The course consists of three semester of full-time study (normally one calendar year). The option of part-time study is available to Australian residents.
The
course consists of twelve subjects, organised into three modules. Module 1 has
computer literacy and numeracy components which are complemented with studies
in business systems. Module 2 has a research methods component which builds on
prior analytical studies. This is complemented with further elective studies in
business systems in both module 2 and module 3. Students may select subjects
from any area of business systems.
The standard structure is:
where:
Generally,
students who have completed similar subjects in previous studies will normally
be required to make substitutions. Credit will only be granted for postgraduate
subjects that have not counted for the award of any other degree or diploma.
Where credit is granted, the number of the elective subjects that can be taken
outside the School of Business Systems is reduced. Subjects taken as part of
the Master of Business Systems by distance education are considered to be
subjects of the School of Business Systems.
Applicants who hold an honours degree in business systems from Monash
University or Graduate Diploma in Business Systems from Monash University will
normally be granted advanced standing equivalent to four subjects.