Course
code: 2398 * Clayton campus * Program director: Dr Chris White * Web
address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au * Email address:
bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au * Three semesters of full-time study (normally
one calendar year including the summer semester) (part-time study is available
to Australian residents) * Fees: $16,800, or $1400 per subject
The Master of Business Systems by coursework is offered by the School of
Business Systems. The program aims 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 not intended for those wishing to specialise in a specific area
within business systems. Those who wish to specialise in a specific area should
consult the Master of Business Systems by projects.
Entrance
normally requires a first degree that is recognised as equivalent to an
Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the
current year may apply.
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.
The
course consists of 12 subjects, organised into three modules. Module 1 has
computer literacy and numeracy components, 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. Students who have completed a total of eight
subjects but who do not wish to complete the masters program may elect to exit
with the Graduate Diploma of Business Systems.
The majority of subjects normally should be postgraduate subjects offered by
the School of Business Systems. Elective subjects are subjects chosen by the
student. Two elective subjects may be drawn from any postgraduate program of
the university with the approval of the relevant teaching department and the
head of the School of Business Systems or nominee. The standard structure is as
follows.
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