Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2001: Subjects indexed by faculty
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Master of Business Systems by distance education


General information

Course code: 2400 * Gippsland campus * Distance education * Course director: Dr Maria Indrawan * Normally completed over three years of part-time study * Fees: $16,800, or $1400 per subject
The Master of Business Systems aims to provide an extended education and training in methods used in the design, development and applications of computer systems for the management of business operations. This involves the study of business-related computer techniques and business procedures leading to an understanding of the design, operation and control of computer systems. Applications include those in management, planning, scheduling, forecasting, production management, project management, financial management, business modelling, multimedia communications, electronic data interchange and other functional areas of business, industry and government.
This course is offered as a part-time distance education course by the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology. It may be possible to transfer from the distance education mode to the on-campus mode at Clayton.
Distance education students need to make use of a personal computer and must have internet access. Students should consult with the course director to ensure computer compatibility with software used in the course.

Admission requirements

Candidates with a recognised bachelors degree or a relevant graduate diploma or a relevant honours degree will normally be admitted to the course.

Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Business Systems degree, students complete both part A and part B as described below.

Part A

At least four subjects from each of the following groups:

Group I
Group II
Part B

Up to four postgraduate subjects with a maximum of two 9000-level subjects drawn from any postgraduate program of the university with approval from the relevant teaching department and the head of the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology (or nominee).

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