Course code: 3319 + 1.5 year full-time (part-time study
available to Australian residents) + On-campus (Caulfield and Melbourne
city)
Program director: Mr Stephen Huxford
This
course is designed for students who are seeking 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 as well as graduates of a technical degree who 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.
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.
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.
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:
Email:
bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au
Web: http://www.bsys.monash.edu.au
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