Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Information Technology

Master of Business Systems (Research)

Course code: 0175 + 1 year full-time (part-time study available to Australian residents) + On-campus (Clayton)
Program director: Dr Leonid Churilov

Course description

This course, offered by the School of Business Systems, aims to provide extensive research training in the analysis, design, development and application of information technology tools to business management. This involves the study of information technology and business-related techniques, practices and procedures in areas as diverse as management, commercial, financial, health and industrial systems. The research undertaken reflects the current interests of the school. The results are presented in a major thesis that must demonstrate wide reading and understanding. In addition to writing the thesis, the candidate will be required to present a research proposal and write and present a working paper of journal quality.

Entry requirements

Entry to the degree requires a first degree in one of the following: business systems, computing, engineering, mathematics or statistical sciences, business or commerce.
Applicants' qualifications must comply with one of the following:

• at least second class honours obtained after completing a bachelors degree with honours in information technology or cognate discipline
• at least second class honours obtained after completing four units of a masters by coursework in IT with previous research experience in research and development projects
• at least second class honours in a three-year bachelors degree in IT or cognate discipline and extensive industry experience in research or development.

Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may apply. Students initially enrolled in the Master of Business Systems (Coursework) or Master of Business Systems (Projects) who have completed four units with a distinction average or above can apply.
Generally, if a student seeks to transfer to the Master of Business Systems (Coursework) or Master of Business Systems (Projects), credit will only be granted for the two units.

Course structure

The course includes the hurdle requirement of passing a research methodology unit (BUS5000 Research methods). The research results are presented in a major thesis that must demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out research in the field concerned and show independence of thought. The thesis component can comprise of
75-100%, with the remainder taken in coursework units.

Contact details

Email: bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.bsys.monash.edu.au

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