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Units indexed by faculty Master of Business Systems (Coursework)Course code: 2398 + Course abbreviation: MBusSys + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time (part-time study available to Australian residents) Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the Clayton School of Information Technology, 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. Entry requirementsThe normal entry requirement 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. Course structureThe course consists of 12 units (72 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 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: (a) Core units: (b) Six business systems postgraduate elective units (level 4 or above) from the list below. (c) Two Faculty of Information Technology electives (level 4 or above) -- these must be business systems units offered by the faculty as listed below. The off-campus units listed below and non-business systems units may only be taken with permission of the school responsible for the unit. (d) Two postgraduate general electives - these must be level 4 or higher units offered by any school within the university (including the Faculty of Information Technology). Off-campus units listed below and non-business systems units may only be taken with permission of the course coordinator and the school responsible for the unit. * Offered on-campus and by off-campus learning. Business systems postgraduate electives
Off-campus learning unitsThe following units are available by off-campus learning (through the Gippsland School of Information Technology) and can be counted as business systems electives (with permission from the course director). Note that at least 48 points must be completed via on-campus study:
Advanced standingGenerally, 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 non-business systems elective units that can be taken 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. Professional recognitionThe Master of Business Systems (Coursework) degree meets the professional-level membership requirements of the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Contact detailsEmail: bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au Web: www.infotech.monash.edu.au/clayton Program directorDr Peter Lawrence (Clayton) Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |