Monash University: University Handbooks: Off-Campus Distributed Learning 2002: All Units (Both On- and Off-Campus) Indexed by Faculty
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents

Master of Business Systems


Course code: 2400 + Gippsland campus + Fee-paying course: unit fee $1610 per six-point unit; international unit fee $2034.38 per six-point unit + Course director: Dr Baikunth Nath

Aims

This coursework masters provides an extended education and training in methods used in the design, development and application 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, business data processing, planning, scheduling, forecasting, production management, inventory management, financial management, business modelling and other functional areas of business, industry and government. Students may also take some units on-campus at Clayton. On-campus students have the option of completing the degree by coursework, by projects or they may include a larger research component. Students who successfully complete 48 points may exit the course with a Graduate Diploma in Business Systems.

Entry requirements

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

Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Business Systems degree, students complete both parts A and B described below:

Part A

At least four units from each of the following groups:

Group 1
Group 2

Part B

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

Advanced standing for previous studies

Generally, students who have completed similar units in previous studies will normally be required to make substitutions. Credit will only be granted for postgraduate units that have not counted for the award of any other degree or diploma. Where credit is granted, the number of units taken under Part B may be reduced.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact the Student Services Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, telephone (03) 5122 6962 or (03) 9902 6962; email gscit@infotech.monash.edu.au. Further details are also available on the web at http://www.gscit.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Student Services Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, Monash University, Churchill, Victoria 3842, by 21 September 2001 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications received after that date, but before 19 October 2001, will be considered for a second round of offers. Later applications may be considered if places are available.

Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents