courses

0175

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing facultyInformation Technology
Abbreviated titleMBusSys (Research)
CRICOS code008768J
Standard duration of study (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0175
Course coordinator

Associate Professor Graham Farr

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • Students have a maximum of two years (full-time basis) to complete this course.

Description

This course 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.

Structure

This course consists of a program of supervised research, a compulsory unit and submission of a thesis. The course can be taken as 100 per cent research (including one compulsory research methodology unit) or by a combination of 75 per cent research and additional coursework.

Requirements

All students must complete and pass the following research methodology unit:

The student's 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.

Students undertaking the 75 per cent thesis option must consult with the course coordinator about appropriate units to complete the requirements of the degree.

The overall result for the degree will be determined by combining the graded thesis and the results of any coursework units that have been approved.

Award(s)

Master of Business Systems (Research)