Course
code: 2398 + Clayton campus + Program director: Dr P Lawrence + 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)
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 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 the elective units that can be
taken outside the School of Business Systems is reduced. Units taken as part of
the Master of Business Systems by off-campus distributed learning are
considered to be units 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 units.
The
course consists of 12 units, organised into three modules. Module 1 has
computer literacy and numeracy components, complemented with studies in
business systems. Module 2 and 3 contain elective studies in business systems
which build on prior analytical studies. Students may select units from any
area of business systems. Students who have completed a total of eight units
but who do not wish to complete the masters program may elect to exit with the
Graduate Diploma of Business Systems.
Elective units are units chosen by the student. Two elective units 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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