Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate handbook 2004: Units indexed by faculty
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Course code: 2398 + Clayton + Program director: Dr Peter Lawrence + Web address: http://www.bsys.monash.edu.au + Email address: bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au + Three semesters of full-time study (part-time study is available to Australian residents)
The Master of Business Systems (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 normal entry requirements is 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. Candidates without formal tertiary qualifications will enter via the Professional Certificate in Information Technology or Executive Certificate in Information Technology.
The Master of Business Systems (Coursework) degree meets the professional-level membership requirements of the Australian Computer Society.
The course consists of 12 units (72 credit points), two core units and 10 electives plus the 0-point unit FIT9001 (Masters transition program). The requirement to complete FIT9001 only applies to on-campus students. FIT9001 is a 0-point unit studied over four weeks (weeks three to six) through four two-hour workshops. This unit must be completed before students can enrol in their second semester of study. Students may choose elective units from any area of business systems. Students who have completed a total of eight appropriate units (48 credit points) but who do not wish to complete the masters program may elect to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business Systems (see earlier entry under Graduate Diploma of Business Systems).
The course structure is as follows:
Core units:
Plus six business systems postgraduate elective units (level 4 or above) chosen from the list below, or, with permission from the course director, from the following list of off-campus learning units†:
Two Faculty of Information Technology electives (including the School of Business Systems) - these must be level 4 or higher units. Units outside the school and the off-campus units listed above may only be taken with permission of the school responsible for the unit.
Two general electives - these must be level 4 or higher units offered units offered by any school within the university including the Faculty of Information Technology and the School of Business Systems. Units outside the school and the off-campus units listed above may only be taken with permission of the course coordinator.
* Offered on-campus and by off-campus learning.
† At least 48 credit points must be completed via on-campus study.
Generally, students who have completed similar units in previous studies will 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.
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.
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