Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Master of Business Systems by coursework


General information

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Course structure

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.

Module 1: four units
Module 2: four units
Module 3: four units

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