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Postgraduate handbook 2004
Information Technology

Master of Business Technology

Course code: 3319 + Mix of Caulfield, City and Clayton campuses + Program director: Associate Professor Robin Pollard + Web address: http://www.bsys.monash.edu.au + Email address: mbt@infotech.monash.edu.au + Three semesters of full-time study (part-time study is available to Australian residents)

This course is designed for full-time and part-time domestic and international students who seek knowledge and abilities in the area of business technology. It prepares students who already hold an undergraduate degree for professional business uses of information technology. It is suitable for graduates of a business degree who lack quantitative and computer skills, and graduates of a technical degree who now wish to use their skills in a business environment.
Students will gain a blend of information technology and business knowledge, skills and attitudes. The course covers all the major areas of business information technology in the context of a business environment. The teaching methods are especially designed to lead to professionals in business and IT who are able to identify and deploy the latest tools for solving business problems. This outcome is regarded as essential given the rapidly changing technology being used by business.

Entry requirements

Candidates with a recognised bachelors degree or a relevant graduate diploma or a relevant honours degree will normally be admitted to the course. Limited places will be set to optimise class sizes; selection will be based on academic merit and may involve an interview.

Course structure

The course structure consists of 12 units (72 points) of study, including eight compulsory units. Four elective units are chosen with the course director's approval, normally in information technology or business areas. The compulsory units are:

Advanced standing

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 from any institution. 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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