Courses by faculty: Faculty of Information Technology

This course focuses on the applications of IT to model and solve business problems and leads to a career in business information technology. The curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry partners of the faculty that regularly employ graduates of the program. It is a broad-based degree, with core units ranging from computer programming to business analysis. Students develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of business programming, business information systems, e-business, business analysis and decision support.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• understanding of how information technology is used within organisations to support business processes and decision making
• understanding of the fundamentals of business programming
• understanding of the techniques used to develop business information systems
• understanding of architectures and use of current business information systems
• ability to apply project management techniques
• ability to develop business applications
• ability to analyse and interpret business data and processes
• ability to solve quantitative business problems
• ability to rapidly learn and apply emerging technologies
• knowledge of how to improve business productivity using information technology
• ability to communicate at a professional level with clients, system users and peers
• ability to work effectively in a team environment

Industry Based Learning Program

The Industry Based Learning (IBL) program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders.

Applicants who qualify are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at up to $34,000 over three years) and undertake up to two 22-week industry placements with participating companies as directed by the University. The student's work during the placements will be structured and assessed as part of the degree. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and IBL placements.

There are two intakes into the IBL program each year. Students can be admitted prior to the commencement of first year or at the end of their first year of study. For further information on IBL, including post-admission application deadlines visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

The course comprises compulsory (core) and optional (elective) units selected from the Faculty of Information Technology, plus units chosen from those offered by other faculties. All units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. Students must complete the coursework stream or the Industry Based Learning (IBL) stream.

• Business information systems

All students

Students must complete:

(a.) six information technology core units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(b.) eight business information systems core units (48 points):

• FIT1006 Business information analysis
• FIT1013 IT for business
• FIT1030 Introduction to business information systems
• FIT2006 Business process modelling and workflow
• FIT2017 Computer models for business decision making
• FIT2081 Mobile applications development
• FIT3003 Business intelligence and data warehousing or FIT3152 Data science
• FIT3083 e-Business software technologies

Coursework stream

(c.) two industrial experience project units (12 points):

• FIT3047 Industrial experience project
• FIT3048 Industrial experience project

(d.) eight electives (48 points) chosen from any faculty of the University. Students can also complete a major or minor in financial information systems.

Industry Based Learning (IBL) stream

(c.) two industry based learning placement units (36 points):

• FIT2032 Industry-based learning (18 points)
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)

(d.) four electives (24 points): these can be chosen from any faculty of the University. Students can also complete a minor in financial information systems by completing the units listed below.

IBL students should complete FIT2002 (Project management) over summer semester of first year or will be required to overload in their final semester.

Financial information systems major or minor

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business Information Systems with a major in financial information systems, students must complete the eight units listed below whilst fulfilling the requirements of the coursework or the industry-based learning stream. Students can complete a minor on completion of the four compulsory units.

Compulsory units

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• AFC2140 Corporate finance
• FIT3136 IT governance and strategy for business
• FIT3051 Decision support systems for finance

Elective units

Any four of:

• FIT3138 Real time enterprise systems
• FIT3152 Data science
• any undergraduate accounting or finance unit (AFC unit code) offered by the Department of Accounting and Finance in the Faculty of Business and Economics (prerequisites must be satisfied).

General requirements

In addition to the above unit requirements, all students must meet the following general requirements in relation to the overall number of points at each year level:

• a maximum of 60 points of first-year level study (ten units)
• a minimum of 36 points of second-year level study (six units)
• a minimum of 36 points of third-year level study (six units)

Depending on the results achieved, students who complete this course may be eligible to apply for entry into honours in:

• 3335 The honours degree of Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

This course is designed to provide maximum flexibility and to allow depth and breadth in the study of the major business and commerce discipline areas. Its structure provides the capacity to tailor applications and focus in different contexts and different environments while ensuring knowledge of the theory, principles and core elements in the relevant discipline areas.

The Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems aims to produce graduates who satisfy the IT needs of industry, government and business. Students will develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes in the broad areas of software development, computer technology, networks and data communications, and information systems.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/2224.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/3334.html.

This degree is recognised by the following legal entities:

• Australian Computer Society
• Australian Securities and Investment Commission
• Australian Institute of Management
• Australian Marketing Institute
• CPA Australia
• Financial Services Institute of Australasia
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
• National Institute of Accountants

Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.

For further details visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html

This course consists of three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business and information technology study
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics selected from majors available on the student's campus of enrolment
• a major or minor from the Faculty of Information Technology.

Business and Commerce

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance and macroeconomics
• Human resource management
• Management
• Marketing

Information Technology and Systems

• Applications development and networks
• Business systems

The degree requires completion of 32 units as follows:

Business and commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) taken from the Bachelor of Business and Commerce:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points)*:

• AFW1000/AFG1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTW1200/BTG1200 Business law
• ECW1101/ECG1101 Introductory microeconomics
• ETW1102/ETG1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010/MGG1010 Introduction to management
• MKW1120/MKG1120 Marketing theory and practice

* All unit codes displaying a 'G' as the third character are offered by off-campus learning (OCL).

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points)**

• the major must come from the approved list of Faculty of Business and Economics majors listed in 'Areas of study'.
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

** Depending on the major chosen, one or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete additional unit/s as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units selected from the Faculty in the Bachelor of Business and Commerce, to reach the required minimum of 16 units.

Additional degree requirements for the Faculty of Business and Economics:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points)
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Information technology and systems component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Information Technology as follows:

(i.) six core information technology units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(ii.) a further eight 6-point units (48 points) taught by the Faculty of Information Technology of which at least 12 points must be at level three. Students may choose to complete a major or minor from one of the 'Areas of study' or complete the general form of the degree by selecting a variety of units from undergraduate units offered by the Faculty. Students who do not complete a major must complete at least one minor from the 'Areas of study'.

(iii.) one pair of industrial experience project units (12 points) as follows:

• FIT3047 Industrial experience project
• FIT3048 Industrial experience project

Additional degree requirements:

• a maximum of 14 first-year level units (90 points)
• a minimum of eight third-year level units (48 points)

Units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology

FIT units are offered on-campus at the Caulfield and Clayton campuses of Monash University and off-campus through the Gippsland campus.

Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

This double-degree program offers professional education in a range of commerce and information technology disciplines and provides students with the foundation on which further advanced commerce and information technology studies can be undertaken.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/0179.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/3333.html.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

For further details of Business and Economics professional recognition visit http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/.

The course has three main components:

• a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business
• a major from the Faculty of Business and Economics (all units taken as part of this major must be from the student's campus of enrolment)
• a major from the Faculty of Information Technology.

Commerce

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Business law and taxation
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management studies
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Business Information Systems

Details of Information Technology majors are available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-it.html.

Students must complete 32 units over a maximum of 10 years.

Commerce component

(a.) 16 units (96 points) from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus as follows:

(i.) six compulsory common core units (36 points):

• AFC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• BTC1110 Business law
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(ii.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels

* Note: One or more of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students must complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(iii.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units (96 points)

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

• a maximum of eight first-year level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.

Business Information Systems component

(b.) 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Information Technology as follows:

(i.) six core information technology units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(ii.) seven core business information systems units (42 points):

• FIT1013 IT for business
• FIT1030 Introduction to business information systems
• FIT2006 Business process modeling and workflow
• FIT2017 Computer models for business decision-making
• FIT2081 Mobile applications development
• FIT3083 Business software technologies
• FIT3003 Business intelligence and data warehousing or FIT3152 Data science

(ii.) two industrial experience project units (12 points):

• FIT3047 Industrial experience project part 1
• FIT3048 Industrial experience project part 2

(iii.) one third-year level Bachelor of Business Information Systems elective unit (6 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

Note: Double-degree students accepted into the Industry-Based Learning (IBL) placement program will complete FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points) in place of the industrial experience project (12 points) and the third-year-level electives (6 points).

Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Bachelor of Commerce

The course is designed for students who wish to study computing in depth. It focuses on software development, computer architecture, and the underlying theory of computation. These areas are combined with the study of computational approaches in science and engineering and with information processing applications in commerce and industry.

In addition to the core studies undertaken by every student the course provides the opportunity to specialise in a field of choice, either within computer science itself or in another discipline. Specialisations are listed under 'Areas of study' or refer to a comprehensive list of specialisations in specific fields of other sciences at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html.

Eligible* students at Clayton campus can apply to participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, focusing on the applications of computer science in industry, and providing students with an understanding of computer science roles in business.

* Refer to Industry Based Learning Program information below.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• understanding of the role of computer science and computational methods
• understanding of ethical issues in the discipline of computing
• understanding of software design and development
• understanding of the theoretical basis of computer science
• understanding of hardware and software architectures and programming
• knowledge of computational problem solving strategies
• ability to evaluate complex computing systems
• ability to design and implement substantial pieces of software
• understanding of the importance of theoretical underpinnings for practical work
• ability to systematically analyse problems
• ability to develop, design and analyse algorithms and efficient computational solutions
• ability to communicate and coordinate proficiently by: listening, speaking, reading and writing English for professional practice
• ability to work as an effective member or leader of teams
• ability to apply the basic tools and practices of formal project management
• ability to manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development
• understanding and appreciation of ethical and professional codes and behaviour and the importance to adhere to them
• ability to adapt readily to changing technologies

Industry Based Learning (IBL) program (Clayton only)

Applicants who qualify for the Industry Based Learning program are awarded scholarships (currently valued at up to $19,000) and will undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.

The IBL program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders. There are a limited number of places available.

There are two intakes into the IBL program each year. Students can be admitted prior to the commencement of first year or at the end of their first year of study. Selection is based on academic performance and an interview process conducted by industry partners of the program. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and IBL placements. For further information on IBL, including application deadlines, how to apply and selection criteria visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of 14 compulsory (core) units in computer science and mathematics, two restricted electives chosen from an approved list of computer science topics, and eight free elective units. Free electives should normally be taken as a major (eight units) or minor (four units) sequence in a specific area of study. It is possible to select electives to complete two minor sequences. A capstone project taken during the third year concludes the studies.

Refer to http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html for example course maps and electives.

• Computer science
• Computational science
• Decision support
• Mathematics
• Systems development

Students must complete:

(a.) six information technology core units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(b.) six computer science core units (36 points):

• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• FIT3036 Computer science project (6 points) or FIT3144 Advanced computer science project (12 points)*
• FIT3140 Advanced programming

* FIT3144 (Advanced computer science project) can only be taken in combination with one of the minors or majors listed in the areas of study. Students who complete this unit will only complete one approved computer science elective.

(c.) two mathematics units (12 points):*

• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MAT2003 Continuous mathematics for computer science

* Students requiring other mathematics for a non-computer science elective stream (for example, an engineering stream) may replace MAT1830/MAT2003 with approval

(d.) two computer science-specified electives (12 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

(e.) eight electives (48 points). These can be taken:

• as a major or minor (with additional electives) according to the requirements listed in the areas of study, or in a science area of study, e.g. biology, physics, chemistry, and biotechnology (refer to science areas of study at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci.html).
• as units chosen from any faculty of the University

Computer science electives are non-core units identified as supporting the specific objectives of the course. A list of approved computer science electives can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

(f.) students selected to participate in the IBL placement program will replace:

• FIT3036 Computer science project and two approved computer science electives

with

• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)

IBL students must complete FIT2002 (Project management) over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years.

General requirements

In addition to the above unit requirements, students must meet the following general requirements in relation to the overall number of points at each year level:

• a maximum of 60 points is obtained at level one
• a minimum of 36 points is obtained at level three. This requirement is reduced to 24 points at level three if two named minors are taken.

Depending on the results achieved, students who complete this course may be eligible to apply for entry into honours in:

• 1608 The honours degree of Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science

This course is designed for students who wish to study the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs. The course enables students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems. It is a highly practical course which prepares graduates for careers working with information and IT in business, government and industry.

The course covers a wide range of aspects of IT, from technical computing which focuses on the technology itself, to information and business-related themes which focus on information needs and the way in which IT can be used to support them. In addition to compulsory core studies in fundamental IT concepts, the course provides the students with the option to specialise by taking major or minor streams of study in fields of their choice, within IT and/or in another discipline.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• ability to apply the methods, tools, research skills and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and manage correct, well-structured and documented information products and systems
• ability to think creatively, critically and flexibly in applying theoretical knowledge to the solution of problems
• ability to make effective use of computer hardware and software technologies
• understanding of the role of information technology in organisations and society
• ability to recognise the variety of theories and techniques used in specialised aspects of the use of information technology
• ability to work independently and to self-assess performance
• ability to respond appropriately to the legal, ethical and philosophical issues relating to information technology
• ability to understand and take account of the social consequences of their work and act in accord with codes of professional conduct and practice
• understanding of the need to continue life-long education
• ability to communicate effectively and work as an effective team member

The course comprises 24 units of study, including six compulsory common core units, a two-unit industrial experience project, eight units of further study in information technology, and eight free elective units. Students may either complete a major in one of the areas of study or complete the general form of the degree without a major.

• Applications development and networks
• Business systems

NOTE: The requirements for this degree changed in 2013; students who commenced the BITS prior to 2013 should refer to the handbook entry for the year in which they commenced their studies.

All units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified.

Students must complete:

(a.) six information technology core units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computer and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(b.) eight units of further IT-related study (48 points). Students may complete one of the major or minor streams listed under 'Areas of study' by taking a prescribed set of units in a specialised area, or complete the general form of the degree by selecting a variety of units from the undergraduate units offered by the faculty. Within the eight units of further IT-related study, at least two units (12 points) of study must be completed at each of second and third year levels.

(c.) one pair of industrial experience project units (12 points) as follows:

• FIT3047 Industrial experience project
• FIT3048 Industrial experience project

(d.) eight other elective units (48 points). These can be further IT units or units from any faculty in the University.

General requirements

In addition to the above unit requirements, students must meet the following general requirements in relation to the overall number of points at each year level:

• a maximum of 60 points of first-year level study (10 units)
• a minimum of 36 points of third-year study (six units), of which at least 24 points (four units) must be from the third-year level units offered by the faculty.

Depending on the results achieved, students who complete this course may be eligible to apply for entry into honours in:

• 4308 The honours degree of Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

This course is designed for students who wish to study the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs. The course enables students to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems. It is a highly practical course which prepares graduates for careers working with information and IT in business, government and industry.

The course covers a wide range of aspects of IT, from technical computing, which focuses on the technology itself, to information and business-related themes which focus on information needs and the way in which IT can be used to support them. In addition to compulsory core studies in fundamental IT concepts, the course provides the students with the option to specialise by taking major or minor streams of study in fields of their choice, within IT and/or in another discipline. Eligible students at the Caulfield campus may participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, in which they undertake a 22-week industry placement and receive a generous scholarship. For more information, refer to 'Industry Based Learning Program' information below.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

• ability to apply the methods, tools, research skills and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and manage correct, well-structured and documented information products and systems
• ability to think creatively, critically and flexibly in applying theoretical knowledge to the solution of problems
• ability to make effective use of computer hardware and software technologies
• understanding of the role of information technology in organisations and society
• ability to recognise the variety of theories and techniques used in specialised aspects of the use of information technology
• ability to work independently and to self-assess performance
• ability to respond appropriately to the legal, ethical and philosophical issues relating to information technology
• ability to understand and take account of the social consequences of their work and act in accord with codes of professional conduct and practice
• understanding of the need to continue life-long education
• ability to communicate effectively and work as an effective team member

Industry Based Learning (IBL) program

Applicants who qualify for the Industry Based Learning program are awarded a scholarship (currently valued at up to A$19,000) and undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.

The IBL program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders. There are a limited number of places available.

There are two intakes into the IBL program each year. Students can be admitted prior to the commencement of first year or at the end of their first year of study. Selection is based on academic performance and an interview process conducted by industry partners of the program. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and IBL placements. For further information on IBL including application deadlines, how to apply and selection criteria visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership.

This course consists of 24 units of study, including six compulsory common core units, a two-unit industrial experience or studio-based project, eight units of further study in information technology, and eight free elective units.

Students at Caulfield and off-campus may either complete a major in one of the areas of study listed below or complete the general form of the degree without a major. Students who do not complete a major, must complete at least one minor from the areas of study listed below.

Students at Sunway must complete the general form of the degree. No majors will be offered. Information on minors offered at Sunway can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

Refer to http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html for course map details.

• Applications development
• Applications development and networks
• Business systems
• Enterprise information management
• Games development
• Information and communication technologies
• Multimedia development

NOTE: The requirements for this degree changed in 2013; students who commenced the BITS prior to 2013 should refer to the handbook entry for the year in which they commenced their studies.

All units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified.

Students must complete:

(a.) six information technology core units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice

(b.) eight units of further IT-related study (48 points).* Students may complete one of the major streams listed under 'Areas of Study' by taking a prescribed set of units in a specialised area, or complete the general form of the degree by selecting a variety of units from undergraduate units offered by the Faculty. Students taking the general form must complete at least one prescribed minor sequence of units. Within the eight units of further IT-related study, at least two units (12 points) of study must be completed at each of second and third year levels. IBL placement units (FIT2032 and FIT3045) do not contribute to this group of 8 units.

(c.) one pair of industrial experience or studio project units (12 points) as follows (depending on choice of major):

(i.) for all BITS students other than those completing the multimedia development or games development majors:

• FIT3047 Industrial experience project (part 1) and FIT3048 Industrial experience project (part 2)

(ii.) for students completing the multimedia development or games development majors:

• FIT3039 Studio 1 and FIT3040 Studio 2

(d.) eight elective units (48 points).* These can be further IT units or units from any faculty in the University.

* Students wishing to complete the multimedia development major or games development major must include VCM1001 Visual communication as one of their eight elective units. Students completing these majors will complete nine units of further IT-related study and seven elective units.

Industry Based Learning Program

Students selected to participate in the IBL placement program will replace their industrial experience or studio units and an elective unit at second or third year level with one of the following units at the appropriate level:

• FIT2032 Industry-based learning (18 points)
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)

Note that all credit points from these units over and above the 12 points to satisfy the industrial experience or studio component of the program (part (c) of the requirements above) count towards the elective component of the program (part (d) of the requirements above).

IBL students must complete FIT2002 (Project management) over summer semester or overload in one semester by one unit in order to complete the degree within three years.

General requirements

In addition to the above unit requirements, all students must meet the following general requirements:

• a maximum of 60 points of first-year level study (ten units)
• a minimum of 36 points of third-year level study (six units), of which at least 24 points (four units) must be from the third-year level units offered by the faculty, or 30 points (five units) for students taking IBL, as indicated above.

Depending on the results achieved, students who complete this course may be eligible to apply for entry into honours in:

• 3336 The honours degree of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to combine the strong communication skills, critical analysis and problem-solving ability of a science degree with mathematical and computational thinking and the IT skills required to solve complex scientific problems.

Students with a distinction average may apply to participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) placement stream of the Bachelor of Computer Science. IBL students are awarded a scholarship and undertake a 22-week industry placement with participating companies as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.

Refer to the two single degree entries at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/0050.html and http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/courses/2380.html.

The industry-based learning (IBL) stream

The IBL placement program of the computer science component of this double degree is available to Australian citizens and permanent resident visa holders who commenced their studies in 2006 or later, but it is not available to international students. A limited number of places will be available. Selection will be made after the completion of second year and will be based on academic performance and an interview conducted by industry partners. IBL students are required to be available during the normal holiday periods in summer and winter for special units and industry-based learning placements.

Industry-based learning stream students must undertake an industry placement to complete the requirements of the course.

This course consists of a minor and a major sequence in different areas of science, along with a specified number of core, elective and additional units in both science and computer science. For the purposes of this course, computer science units are not considered as science units.

Science component

Students must complete:

(1.) 96 points of science units including:

(a.) the following unit:

• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science or STA1010 Statistical methods for science (6 points)

(b.) the following unit:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication (6 points)*

(c.) a major sequence in a science area of study (48 points)

(d.) a minor sequence in mathematics (24 points)

(e.) science elective units to complete a total of 96 points

Note:

For details of available science minor and major sequences, consult the section 'Science areas of study and sequences - Clayton' in this Handbook available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html.

Within the science component students must complete a minimum of four level-three science units (24 points), and a maximum of six level-one science units (36 points) can be taken overall.

Computer science component

Students must complete:

(2.) 96 points of computer science units including:

(a.) 13 core units:

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management**
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3036 Computer science project or FIT3144 Advanced computer science project (12 points)***

(b.) the following unit:

• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics (6 points)

(c.) two approved level-three computer science elective unitscomputer science elective units (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/future/courses/electives-computer-science.html) (12 points)***

Recommended program of study

Stage one (all students)

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• MTH1030* Techniques for modelling and MTH1020* Analysis of change or MTH2010* Multivariable calculus
• a 12 point level-one sequence in a science area of study other than mathematics

Note: Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at the Faculty of Science, Student Academic Services office (contact details at http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/contact/undergrad.html).

Stage two (all students)

• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science or STA1010 Statistical methods for science
• MTH2010* (if not already completed) or SCI2010*
• MTH2032 Differential equations and modelling
• 12 points of science units to complete a minor sequence in an area of study other than mathematics or computer science

At the end of stage two, students should have completed two minor sequences - one in mathematics and one in another science area (not including computer science).

Stages three and four

Main stream

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3036 Computer science project or FIT3144 Advanced computer science project (12 points)***
• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics
• SCI2010* (if not already completed)
• 24 points of science units to complete a major sequence in a science area of study, in either mathematics or the area of the minor sequence completed at stage two
• two or three elective science units to complete the final 48 points
• two level three approved computer science elective unitscomputer science elective units (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/future/courses/electives-computer-science.html)***

IBL stream

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management**
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)
• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics
• SCI2010* (if not already completed)
• 24 points of science units to complete a major sequence in a science area of study, in either mathematics or the area of the minor sequence completed at stage two
• two or three elective science units to complete the final 48 points

* Students who have not completed the prerequisite requirements for MTH1030 should complete MTH1020 and MTH1030 at stage one, complete MTH2010 instead of SCI2010 at stage two, and complete SCI2010 instead of one of the science elective units at stage three.

** FIT2002 should be completed in summer semester, otherwise IBL students will need to overload in one semester by one unit.

*** Students who complete the 12-point computer science project will only complete one approved level three computer science elective.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the double degree course. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with the Faculty of Science regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the double degree course.

Students can graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science after completion of 144 points of study provided all the requirements of this degree have been met.

Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Science

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2012. For details of changes, please consult the 2013 Handbook change register2013 Handbook change register (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/2013-change-register.html).

The course aims to prepare students for careers in software engineering, software project management, and software development and integration.

Software engineering comprises the core principles consistent in software construction and maintenance: fundamental software processes and life-cycles, mathematical foundations of software engineering, requirements analysis, software engineering methodologies and standard notations, principles of software architecture and re-use, software quality frameworks and validation, software development, and maintenance environments and tools.

Current industry-strength programming languages, technologies and systems feature highly in the practical components, electives and projects of the course, but they are also taught with a view to understanding and applying principles underlying their more ephemeral character.

Eligible* students can apply to participate in the Industry Based learning (IBL) program focusing on the applications of software engineering in industry, and providing students with an understanding of software engineering roles in business.

* Refer to 'Industry Based Learning Program' information below.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• fundamental knowledge in mathematics, computer science, programming and computer systems, which underpin the software engineering discipline
• basic knowledge and understanding of the analysis, synthesis and design of complex systems
• ability to apply software engineering principles and techniques
• ability to develop, maintain and evaluate large-scale software systems
• ability to produce efficient, reliable, robust and cost-effective software solutions
• ability to critically evaluate assumptions and arguments
• ability to perform independent research and analysis
• ability to communicate and coordinate competently by listening, speaking, reading and writing English for technical and general purposes
• ability to work as an effective member or leader of software engineering teams
• ability to apply the principles, tools and practices of IT project management
• ability to manage time, processes and resources effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals
• ability to understand and meet ethical standards and legal responsibilities
• ability to rapidly learn and apply emerging technologies

Award with honours

Students may be admitted to the degree with honours. The honours program does not require an additional year of study, and admission is based on academic merit.

Industry Based Learning (IBL) program

Applicants who qualify for the industry based learning program are awarded scholarships (currently valued at up to $19,000) and will undertake a 22-week industry placement with a participating company as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.

The IBL program is available to Australian citizens and Australian permanent resident visa holders. There are a limited number of places available.

There are two intakes into the IBL program each year. Students can be admitted prior to the commencement of first year or at the end of their first year of study. Selection is based on academic performance and an interview process conducted by industry partners of the program. IBL students are required to be available during the normal vacation period in summer and winter for special units and IBL placements. For further information on IBL, including application deadlines, how to apply and selection criteria visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/ibl.

The Bachelor of Software Engineering program is accredited for the purpose of admission to membership of Engineers Australia. For eligibility to graduate in the BSE as per the Engineers Australia accreditation requirements, it is mandatory for students to undertake a 12-week paid vacation employment.

This course is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of:

• core information technology, software engineering and mathematics units
• coursework electives or for eligible students an honours stream
• for selected eligible students, an industry based learning component.

The course commences with the establishment of a sound foundation in introductory information technology and mathematics. All information technology units have approximately one-third laboratory-based programs.

In the later years, the introduction of major software engineering projects builds the students' self-reliance and planning capabilities in both individual and team-based environments. Project management units strengthen the formal basis of management skills. Approved elective units across IT, Engineering and Science are provided which allow both specialisation in some aspect of the field of study as well as broadening of intellectual and personal horizons.

The course structure balances four major strands:

(1.) Synthesis: Software systems construction and design, including methodologies and notations

(2.) Analysis: Software artifact analysis including mathematical foundations, evaluation and measurement

(3.) Processes: Software and team management including software lifecycle and software projects

(4.) Systems: Understanding, abstracting, re-using and maintaining systems and components, including exposure to the architecture and principles of large systems such as operating systems and distributed systems.

This four-year course is based upon the four-year engineering degree structure, from which it is derived. In particular, the honours program is integral with the four years of study, rather than a separate degree, and is undertaken in the fourth year, with enrolment in the honours research program predicated upon students reaching a credit level of performance in the first three year levels with a distinction average in level three FIT units.*

* This standard of performance is determined from a weighted average of results over the first three levels, with first level having a weight of one, second level a weight of two, and third level a weight of three. An honours grade is calculated with a scaled weighted average of results from all units undertaken in the degree.

• Software engineering
• Computer science

All units are six points, unless otherwise specified.

Engineers Australia requirements

In order to fulfil the requirements of Engineers Australia, all Bachelor of Software Engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved software engineering work experience and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the break between third and fourth years. Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this work experience has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted. This requirement is waived for students in the IBL program.

All students

Students must complete:

(a.) six information technology core units (36 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT2003 IT professional practice*

* Students can complete ENG1061 (Engineering profession) in place of this unit.

(b.) 15 core software engineering units (96 points):

• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT1010 Introduction to software engineering
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2024 Software engineering practice
• FIT2043 Technical documentation for software engineers
• FIT2069 Computer architecture
• FIT2070 Operating systems
• FIT3013 Formal specification for software engineering
• FIT3042 System tools and programming languages
• FIT3077 Software engineering: architecture and design
• FIT3141 Data communications and computer networks
• FIT3142 Distributed computing
• FIT4002 Software engineering studio project (12 points) (full year project)
• FIT4004 System validation and verification, quality and standard

(c.) two mathematics units (12 points):

• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• MAT2003 Continuous mathematics for computer science

Notes:

(a.) Students intending to complete a minor or major sequence in mathematics within the Faculty of Science should substitute another mathematics unit for MAT2003, with approval.

(b.) Students requiring other mathematics for an engineering sequence may replace MAT1830/MAT2003 with approval.

(c.) Students who completed Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Specialist Mathematics in Year 12 may take a more advanced mathematics unit sequence, with approval.

Students who perform well in level three can apply to enrol in the honours stream in fourth year. All other students must complete the coursework stream.

Coursework stream

(d.) eight approved electives (48 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

Honours Stream

(d.) FIT4005 IT research methods

(e.) an Honours thesis (18 points)

(f.) four approved electives (24 points) chosen from a schedule published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

Industry Based Learning

Students who perform well in level two may be selected to participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) placement program and will be required to replace three approved electives with FIT3045 (Industry-based learning) (18 points) in second semester of third year and to complete FIT2002 over summer semester.

General requirements

In addition to the above unit requirements, all students must meet the following general requirements:

• a maximum of 60 points of first-year level study (ten units)
• a maximum of 120 points of first and second-year level study (twenty units)
• a minimum of 36 points of third-year level study (six units).

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply after successful completion of 144 points of study to graduate with the Bachelor of Computer Science, providing they have met the requirements of that degree.

Bachelor of Software Engineering
Bachelor of Software Engineering (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed the actual award conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course aims to provide highly achieving students progressing from the Bachelor of Business Information Systems (or equivalent course) to acquire research skills appropriate to their discipline and to understand the fundamentals of conceptual, methodological and implementation issues of IT-related research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• understanding of the role of, and need for, research relating to IT as it is used in industry
• understanding of research theories and techniques applicable to business information systems
• understanding of research issues related to business processes and decision-making in organisations
• knowledge of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative techniques for conducting research
• understanding of research ethics and the process of peer review
• ability to perform research based on a sound methodological and conceptual framework
• ability to analyse and interpret business data
• ability to think creatively and develop, analyse and communicate alternative solutions to problems
• ability to apply the methods and tools used in the development of systems to business problems
• ability to use research skills to locate and retrieve information relevant to the research problems using a range of sources
• ability to take initiative and work independently
• show a concern for accuracy and a willingness to objectively assess their own performance
• ability to work well in a team environment interact effectively with users, clients and peers
• ability and willingness to objectively assess their own performance
• understanding and awareness of the social consequences of information technology in our society
• understanding and awareness of the changing needs of information technology by continuing to develop knowledge and skills in their chosen discipline

A person may be admitted to candidature for BBIS(Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria:

(a.) satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained a credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third year IT units

(b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a) above.

This course consists of coursework units, research in a selected area and completion of an honours thesis.

Students must complete:

• FIT4005 IT research methods*
• FIT4007 Advanced topics in information systems
• honours thesis (24 points)
• two level four or five units** chosen from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

* This includes compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars.

** A maximum of one unit may be selected from units offered by other faculties, with the approval of the honours coordinator.

Honours degree of Bachelor of Business Information Systems

An honours degree in computer science exposes students to state-of-the-art research and advanced topics in computing, beyond what is offered in a three-year undergraduate degree, and opens a range of career opportunities. Students with honours are particularly sought after by leading employers, and can choose from more interesting research and development positions because of their extra skills and proven abilities. An honours degree also leads to postgraduate study, which is necessary for an academic career or a career in industrial research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge of a range of specialised topics in computer science historical, cultural, social, legal and ethical issues inherent in research applicable to the discipline of computer science
• understanding of several advanced areas of computer science and how to formulate and approach a research problem
• knowledge of how to plan, conduct and manage a research project and understand the research methodology appropriate to computer science, their use and their limitations
• ability to critically analyse research literature and conduct a literature survey, plan and manage a research project
• ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in their research project, and to defend their research approach
• ability to undertake a significant independent research project
• ability to document and communicate research results, and the methods used, orally and in a written report
• ability to undertake independent learning and apply analytical thinking
• understanding of ethical and professional codes willingness to adhere to these

A person may be admitted to candidature for BCompSc (Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria:

(a.) satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third-year IT units

(b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a.) above.

This course consists of coursework units, research in a selected area and completion of an honours thesis.

Students must complete:

• FIT4005 IT research methods*
• honours thesis (24 points)
• three level four or five elective units (18 points)

A minimum of one elective must be chosen from the chosen from the advanced computer science coursework electives listed below. The remaining elective units needed to make up the required credit points can be chosen from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html. With approval from the honours coordinator, students may instead complete one FIT level four unit from the published elective list and one 6-point unit chosen from any faculty of Monash University at level three, four or five.

* Including compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars.

Advanced computer science coursework electives

• FIT4009 Advanced topics in intelligent systems
• FIT4010 Advanced topics in algorithms and discrete structures
• FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational science

Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer Science

This course aims to provide highly achieving students progressing from an undergraduate qualification to acquire research skills appropriate to their discipline and to understand the fundamentals of conceptual, methodological and implementation issues of IT-related research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• ability to critically analyse research literature and conduct a literature review
• ability to think creatively in developing solutions to problems
• ability to work independently in developing and applying research techniques to problems
• understanding of the role of research in information technology to provide support to organisations and society
• understanding of the fundamental conceptual methodological and implementation issues involved in the conduct of IT-related research
• understanding of a range of research theories and techniques used in information technology
• ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods in research practice
• ability to conduct independent research, applying methods, tools and techniques appropriate to the research question
• understanding and awareness of the social consequences of the role of information technology
• awareness of the need to continue lifelong education in their discipline
• understanding of best practice, industry standards and professional ethics ability and willingness to adhere to these
• ability and willingness to objectively assess own performance
• ability to recognise the roles of research ethics, peer review and collaborative research
• ability to document and communicate research results and the methods used both orally and in a written report
• understanding of ethical and professional codes willingness to adhere to these

A person may be admitted to candidature for BCIS(Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria:

(a.) satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third-year IT units

(b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a.) above.

This course consists of coursework units, research in a selected area and completion of an honours thesis.

Students must complete:

• FIT4005 IT research methods*
• honours thesis (24 points)
• three level four or five units** chosen from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology

* Including compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars

** A maximum of one unit may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator.

Honours degree of Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences

This course aims to provide highly achieving students progressing from an undergraduate qualification to acquire research skills appropriate to their discipline and to understand the fundamentals of conceptual, methodological and implementation issues of IT-related research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• ability to critically analyse research literature and conduct a literature review
• ability to think creatively in developing solutions to problems
• ability to work independently in developing and applying research techniques to problems
• understanding of the role of research in information technology to provide support to organisations and society
• understanding of the fundamental conceptual methodological and implementation issues involved in the conduct of IT-related research
• understanding of a range of research theories and techniques used in information technology
• ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods in research practice
• ability to conduct independent research, applying methods, tools and techniques appropriate to the research question
• understanding and awareness of the social consequences of the role of information technology
• awareness of the need to continue lifelong education in their discipline
• understanding of best practice, industry standards and professional ethics ability and willingness to adhere to these
• ability and willingness to objectively assess own performance
• ability to recognise the roles of research ethics, peer review and collaborative research
• ability to document and communicate research results and the methods used both orally and in a written report
• understanding of ethical and professional codes willingness to adhere to these

A person may be admitted to candidature for BITS(Hons) if they meet one or both of the following criteria:

(a.) satisfy the requirements of a relevant pass degree and obtained credit average or above in all units with a distinction in third-year IT units

(b.) gained qualifications and experience in studies undertaken in any faculty or educational institution if such qualifications and experience are deemed by the faculty's admissions and credit transfer sub-committee to be preparation equivalent to attainment of the pass degree of the standard specified in (a) above.

This course consists of coursework units, research in a selected area and completion of an honours thesis.

Students must complete:

• FIT4005 IT research methods*
• honours thesis (24 points)
• three level four or five units** chosen from a list published by the Faculty of Information Technology at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

* Including compulsory attendance at workshops and stipulated faculty seminars

** A maximum of one unit may be selected from units offered by other faculties with the approval of the honours coordinator.

Honours degree of Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems

This course facilitates access to an information technology postgraduate diploma for people with little or no previous university study but with extensive relevant industry experience - specifically, six or more years of work experience in information technology, information systems or information management activities at either an executive management or senior technical level.

On successful completion of the course, the student will have:

• demonstrated the possession of advanced knowledge in one or more areas of information technology
• an ability to study information technology at an advanced level
• demonstrated that their work experience is adequate preparation for further study in a postgraduate diploma.

Work experience is recognised for the purpose of gaining entry to the program only. Credit will not be granted for prior studies.

This course consists of four units.

Students must complete four graduate units approved by the course coordinator, chosen from the following courses:

• 3341 Master of Business Information Systems
• 2402 Master of Information Technology

This certificate is intended to lead to a postgraduate diploma. Information industry research and development tasks such as the design and implementation of information systems, information technologies or information management procedures will be appropriately recognised in the articulation process.

Executive Certificate in Information Technology

This course facilitates access to information technology graduate diploma programs for people with no or little previous university study but with appropriate relevant industry experience - specifically, four or more years of work experience involved in information technology, information systems or information management activities at or above either a project management or technical level.

On successful completion of this course, students will have:

• demonstrated the possession of a professional level of knowledge in one or more areas of information technology
• an ability to study information technology at a university/professional level
• demonstrated that their work experience is adequate preparation for further study in a graduate diploma.

Work experience is recognised for the purpose of gaining entry to the program only. Credit will not be granted for prior studies.

This course consists of four approved foundation units.

Students must complete four units from the foundation units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology from the following courses:

• 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology
• 3342 Master of Business Information Systems

This certificate is intended to lead to a graduate diploma. Information industry research and development tasks such as the design and implementation of information systems, information technologies or information management procedures will be appropriately recognised in the articulation process.

Professional Certificate in Information Technology

This course prepares students who have a first qualification in another discipline area for professional careers in business systems, information systems and information management.

This course provides students with understanding of foundation information technology concepts and fundamental business systems, information systems and information management principles, and develops further knowledge and understanding of one or more specialist areas within these fields, including the major theoretical and professional debates in each area.

The course comprises four approved master's-level units.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete foundation or graduate-level units selected from any of the foundation units listed below or from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of Study'.

Students without appropriate background knowledge will be required to satisfactorily complete a selection of the foundation units before proceeding to other graduate units. The foundation units have been designed for students with little prior study in information technology.

Foundation (core) units

• FIT9003 Database systems design
• FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks
• FIT9006 Information technology management

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 3345 Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems.

Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

This course provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area, with fundamental knowledge of information technology.

The objective of this course is to educate students to the level of a computing professional. On successful completion of the course, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas:

• system analysis and design
• programming
• computer technology
• database technology
• data communications
• networking technology

This course consists of four core units.

Students must complete:

• FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9018 Computer technology and operating systems
• FIT9019 Database technology
• FIT9030 Systems analysis and design

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 0366 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology study.

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

This course prepares students who have a first qualification in another discipline area for professional careers in business systems, information systems and information management.

This course provides students with understanding of foundation information technology concepts and fundamental business systems, information systems and information management principles, and develops further knowledge and understanding of one or more specialist areas within these fields, including the major theoretical and professional debates in each area. It aims to develop students' understanding of a significant area of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for associate-level membership. Students who successfully complete the GradDipBIS may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia).

Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choice. For further information about units required for accreditation by each professional body see: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

This course consists of eight approved master's level units.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete foundation or graduate-level units as follows:

(a.) at least six units (36 points) from the foundation units listed below or from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'.

(b.) a maximum of two units (12 points) may be elective units as listed below.

Students without appropriate background knowledge will be required to satisfactorily complete a selection of the foundation units before proceeding to other graduate units. The foundation units have been designed for students with little prior study in information technology.

Foundation (core) units

• FIT9003 Database systems design
• FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks
• FIT9006 Information technology management

Elective units

Students can take electives from the following:

• FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
• level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
• units within 3341 Master of Business Information Systems specialisations or postgraduate units from other faculties of the University, subject to the approval of the course director.

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to:

• 3341 Master of Business Information Systems
• 3342 Master of Business Information Systems Professional

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with 3347 Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

This course provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area, with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology.

The objective of the program is to educate students to the level of a computing professional. On successful completion of the course, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas:

• system analysis and design
• programming
• computer technology
• database technology
• data communications
• networking technology

Students will have demonstrated their ability to work in a group to analyse the requirements for a computer system, design a system to meet those requirements, create the system and its documentation, train users and implement the system.

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for associate-level membership.

This course consists of eight approved master's-level units.

Students must complete:

(a.) six compulsory foundation units from group one (36 points)

(b.) two units from group two (12 points)

Group one (foundation units)

• FIT4037 Case study
• FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9018 Computer technology and operating systems
• FIT9019 Database technology
• FIT9020 Data communications
• FIT9030 Systems analysis and design

Group two

• FIT4033 Object oriented application programming in C++
• FIT4038 Database management and implementation
• FIT4039 Handheld applications and operating systems
• FIT4041 Web development

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology study.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with 0539 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

This course prepares students who have a first qualification in another discipline area for professional careers in information and knowledge management. The course provides students with understanding of foundation information technology concepts and fundamental information and knowledge management principles, and develops further knowledge and understanding of one or more specialist areas within information and knowledge management (e.g. librarianship, records management, archival science, information architecture, knowledge management).

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information and knowledge management and information technology fields
• provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• develop students' understanding of, and expertise in, information and knowledge management to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• provide specific knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the requirements for professional recognition by ALIA, RIM Professionals Australasia and ASA.

Students who have completed a graduate qualification with a recognised specialisation in information management may be granted credit. Students who have been granted credit must still meet the specialisation unit requirements in order to complete the course.

Students who successfully complete the GradDipIKM in accordance with the structure and requirements outlined will be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia), and the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA).

Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choice. For further information about units required for accreditation by each professional body see: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au

This course consists of eight graduate-level units (48 points). Specific units must be studied as outlined below if students wish to gain professional accreditation.

• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems

Students must complete:

(i.) at least one MBIS foundation unit from the list below

(ii.) units selected from the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) specialisations units listed under 'Areas of study', excepting that students wishing to gain professional recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) as librarians and related information professionals, or by the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia) or the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) as records managers and archivists, must select eight prescribed units, as listed below.

MBIS foundation (core) units

• FIT9003 Database systems design
• FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks
• FIT9006 Information technology management

Prescribed units for professional recognition

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Students must complete:

• FIT5086 Information and knowledge management principles
• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5090 Social informatics
• FIT5102 IT strategy and governance
• FIT5104 Professional practice*
• FIT5105 Information access
• FIT5106 Information organisation
• FIT9003 Database systems design

Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia) and the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA)

Students must complete:

• FIT5086 Information and knowledge management principles
• FIT5087 Archival systems
• FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
• FIT5090 Social informatics
• FIT5102 IT strategy and governance
• FIT5104 Professional practice*
• FIT5107 Managing business records
• FIT9003 Database systems design

* Special entry requirements apply; course director approval is required.

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 3341 Master of Business Information Systems.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with 3347 Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management

This course is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in business information systems, information management, or a closely related discipline.

This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of business systems, information systems or information management and to consolidate students' skills in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field. It enables students to complement their detailed studies of a significant area of business information systems with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

The course comprises four approved master's-level units.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete graduate-level units selected from any of the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'.

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 3344 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems.

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

This course is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in IT, such as computing, computer science or a technical information technology field, to consolidate their skills and complement their prior studies of information technology with studies at a graduate level.

Seven specialisations are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

The objectives of this course are to:

• consolidate students' skills in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• enable students to complement their prior studies of information technology with studies at a graduate level.

This course consists of four approved master's-level units.

• Data management
• Distributed and mobile systems
• Intelligent systems
• Internet and web application development
• Network computing
• Security
• Software engineering

Students must complete:

(a.) three units (18 points) from units listed in the specialisations under 'Areas of study'

(b.) a maximum of one elective unit (6 points) from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course director.

Students can choose to complete a specialisation or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 2411 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology.

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology

This course is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in business information systems, information management, or a closely related discipline.

This course aims to provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that they are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field. It aims to develop students' understanding of a significant area of business information systems to a level and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the PGradDipBIS may be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia).

Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choice. For further information about units required for accreditation by each professional body see: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au

The course comprises eight approved master's-level units.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete graduate-level units selected from any of the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'.

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 3343 Master of Business Information Systems (Honours) study.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with 3346 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

This course is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in IT such as computing, computer science or a technical information technology field. It provides a broad program in information technology, enabling students to select specific areas for in-depth study, or to construct a program from a range of suitably advanced units.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• to develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of eight approved master's-level units.

• Data management
• Distributed and mobile systems
• Intelligent systems
• Internet and web application development
• Network computing
• Security
• Software engineering

Students must complete:

(a.) at least six units (36 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(b.) a maximum of two elective units (12 points) from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course director.

Students can choose to complete a specialisation, or can select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to 3349 Master of Information Technology (Honours).

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with 2423 Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

This course prepares students for work in the information technology industry at the highest levels. It provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology.

Seven specialisations are offered, although not all may be available in any one year.

The Master of Applied Information Technology aims to educate students to the level of a computing professional. On successful completion of this course, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas:

• system analysis and design
• programming
• computer technology
• database technology
• data communications
• networking technology

Students will have demonstrated their ability to work in a group to analyse the requirements for a computer system, design a system to meet those requirements, create the system and its documentation, train users and implement the system.

Studies in the various specialisations allow students to focus on a number of advanced areas of IT, to develop a professional, responsible, self-reflective attitude to the practice of IT, and to demonstrate an ability to master the application of state-of-the-art and developing technologies.

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of 16 approved master's-level units.

• Data management
• Distributed and mobile systems
• Intelligent systems
• Internet and web application development
• Network computing
• Security
• Software engineering

Students must complete:

(a.) six compulsory foundation units from group one (36 points)

(b.) two units from group two (12 points)

(c.) at least six units (36 points) from the specialisations listed in 'Areas of Study'

(d.) a maximum of two elective units (12 points) from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Group one (foundation) units

• FIT4037 Case study
• FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9018 Computer technology and operating systems
• FIT9019 Database technology
• FIT9020 Data communications
• FIT9030 Systems analysis and design

Group two

• FIT4033 Object oriented application programming in C++
• FIT4038 Database management and implementation
• FIT4039 Handheld applications and operating systems
• FIT4041 Web development

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or two specialisations, or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

• 0539 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study;
• 0366 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Applied Information Technology

This course prepares students with previous qualifications in any discipline, for careers in IT management, applications development, business information systems, information systems, information management, or knowledge management.

Seven specialisations are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• develop students' understanding of a significant area of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• enable students to complement their detailed studies of a significant area of business information systems with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the MBIS may be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia).

Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choice. For further information about units required for accreditation by each professional body see: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

The course comprises 12 approved master's-level units.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete:

(a.) four MBIS foundation units (24 points) as listed below

(b.) at least four units (24 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(c.) a maximum of four elective units (24 points)

MBIS foundation (core) units

• FIT9003 Database systems design
• FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks
• FIT9006 Information technology management

MBIS specialisations

Students at Caulfield and off-campus can choose to complete one or two MBIS specialisations or select units from a number of these and complete the course without a specialisation, however it is highly recommended that students specialise by completing all the units in at least one specialisation. Students enrolled at the Sunway campus complete the general form of the degree without a specialisation.

MBIS elective units

• FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
• level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
• units within the MBIS specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course director.

Graduates of the MBIS will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High-performing students may study a minor thesis by enrolling in course 3343 Master of Business Information Systems (Honours), and with appropriate grades they could progress to a research degree.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

(a.) after successful completion of 24 points of study:

• 3347 Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
• 3346 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

(b.) after successful completion of 48 points of study

• 3345 Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
• 3340 Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management
• 3344 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems.

Master of Business Information Systems

This course prepares students for careers in IT management, applications development, business information systems, information systems, information management, or knowledge management.

Seven specialisations are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

This degree prepares students for either senior professional practice or doctoral-level (PhD) studies through research methods training leading to a minor thesis in business information systems.

The objectives of this course are to:

• develop students' understanding of two significant areas of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• provide students with knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional controversies in business information systems
• provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• and prepare students for PhD study through research methods training and research leading to a minor thesis in business information systems.

The normal entry requirement is through either a course transfer from a relevant Faculty of Information Technology master's program (three-semester or professional), or via articulation from a relevant Faculty of Information Technology postgraduate diploma, eg 3344 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems or 2411 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

This is subject to the following:

• completion of at least eight level-five FIT units taken from the relevant degree specialisation, or at least seven such units plus FIT5185 (Introduction to IT research methods)
• at least a 75 per cent weighted average mark (WAM) in all level-four or five FIT units attempted (including any failed units).

Grading

MBIS (Hons) graduates will be awarded an overall honours grade for the degree (H1, H2A, H2B, or H3).

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the MBIS (Hons) may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia).

Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choice. For further information about units required for accreditation by each professional body see: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/current/index.html

This course consists of 16 approved master's-level units including a research methodology unit and a 24-point minor thesis.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete:

(a.) at least eight units (48 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(b.) FIT5185 Introduction to IT research methods

(c.) FIT5181 Advanced topics in information systems

(d.) a 24-point minor thesis

(e.) a maximum of two elective units (12 points). These may be selected from units within the specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course director.

MBIS Specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or two MBIS specialisations or select units from a number of these and complete the course without a specialisation. It is highly recommended that students specialise by completing all the units in two specialisations.

MBIS elective units

• FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
• level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
• units within the MBIS specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

Students must complete a minor thesis and will be awarded an overall course grade. Graduates of this course with a H1 or H2A result may progress to PhD study.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the awards:

• 3340 Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management after successful completion of 48 points of study
• 3344 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 48 points of study
• 3341 Master of Business Information Systems after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Master of Business Information Systems (Honours)

This course prepares students for careers in IT management, applications development, business information systems, information systems, information management, or knowledge management.

Seven specialisations, are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

In addition to the option of specialisations, students in the professional stream have an opportunity to study more advanced areas of business information systems and some may undergo research methods training.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• develop students' understanding of one or more significant areas of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• enable students to complement their detailed studies of a significant area of business information systems with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the MBIS (Prof) may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIM Professionals Australasia).

Note that professional accreditation is dependent on unit choice. For further information about units required for accreditation by each professional body see: http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/

This course consists of 16 approved master's-level units.

• Business application development
• Business intelligence
• Business systems
• Corporate information and knowledge management
• Enterprise systems
• Library, archival and recordkeeping systems
• Project management

Students must complete:

(a.) four foundation units (24 points) as listed below

(b.) at least eight units (48 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(c.) a maximum of four elective units (24 points)

MBIS foundation (core) units

• FIT9003 Database systems design
• FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming
• FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks
• FIT9006 Information technology management

MBIS specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or two MBIS specialisations or select units from a number of these and complete the course without a specialisation. It is highly recommended that students specialise by completing all the units in two specialisations.

MBIS elective units

• FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
• level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
• units within the MBIS specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course director.

Graduates of this course will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High-performing students may study a minor thesis by enrolling in course 3343 Master of Business Information Systems (Honours) and with appropriate grades they could progress to a research degree.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

(a.) after successful completion of 24 points of study:

• 3347 Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems
• 3346 Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

(b.) after successful completion of 48 points of study:

• 3345 Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems
• 3340 Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management
• 3344 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

(c.) after successful completion of 72 points of study:

• 3341 Master of Business Information Systems

Master of Business Information Systems Professional

This course offers a broad, flexible program for students who have a first qualification in a technical information technology field.

Seven specialisations are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• enable students to complement their detailed studies of significant areas of information technology with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of 12 approved master's-level units.

• Data management
• Distributed and mobile systems
• Intelligent systems
• Internet and web application development
• Network computing
• Security
• Software engineering

Students must complete:

(a.) at least eight units (48 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(b.) a maximum of four elective units (24 points) from postgraduate-level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course director. A maximum of two level-nine foundation units may be chosen as electives.

Students can choose to complete a specialisation or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Graduates of this course will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High-performing students may study a minor thesis by enrolling in course 3349 Master of Information Technology (Honours) and with appropriate grades they could progress to a research degree.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

• 2423 Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study
• 2411 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Information Technology

This course offers a broad, flexible program for students who have a first qualification in a technical information technology field.

Seven specialisations are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

The honours degree prepares students for doctoral-level studies through study in research methods and a research project leading to a minor thesis in information technology.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• enable students to complement their detailed studies of significant areas of information technology with elective study from a wide range of disciplines
• prepare students for PhD study through research methods training and a research project leading to a minor thesis in information technology.

The normal entry requirement is through either a course transfer from a relevant Faculty of Information Technology master's program (three-semester or professional), or via articulation from a relevant Faculty of Information Technology postgraduate diploma, eg 2411 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology.

This is subject to the following:

• completion of at least eight level-five FIT units taken from the relevant degree specialisation, or at least seven such units plus FIT5185 (Introduction to IT research methods)
• at least a 75 per cent weighted average mark (WAM) in all level-four or five FIT units attempted (including any failed units).

Grading

MIT (Hons) graduates will be awarded an overall honours grade for the degree (H1, H2A, H2B or H3).

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of 12 approved master's-level units plus a minor research thesis.

• Data management
• Distributed and mobile systems
• Intelligent systems
• Internet and web application development
• Network computing
• Security
• Software engineering

Students must complete:

(a.) at least eight units (48 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(b.) FIT5185 Introduction to IT research methods (6 points)

(c.) a minor thesis (24 points)

(d.) a maximum of three elective units (18 points) from postgraduate level five units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course director.

Students can choose to complete one or two specialisations, or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Students must complete a minor thesis and will be awarded an overall course grade. Graduates of this course with a H1 or H2A result may progress to PhD study.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

• 2411 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study;
• 2402 Master of Information Technology after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Master of Information Technology (Honours)

This course offers a broad, flexible program for students who have a first qualification in a technical information technology field.

Seven specialisations are offered although not all may be available in any one year.

In addition to the option of specialisations, students in the professional stream have an opportunity to study more broad and advanced areas of information technology.

The objectives of this course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
• provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
• develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
• enable students to complement their detailed studies of significant areas of information technology with elective study from a wide range of disciplines
• provide students with an opportunity to study more broad and advanced areas of information technology.

This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

This course consists of 16 approved master's-level units.

• Data management
• Distributed and mobile systems
• Intelligent systems
• Internet and web application development
• Network computing
• Security
• Software engineering

Students must complete:

(i.) at least twelve units (72 points) from the specialisations listed under 'Areas of study'

(ii.) a maximum of four elective units (24 points) from graduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course director. A maximum of two level-nine foundation units may be chosen as electives.

Students can choose to complete one or more specialisations, or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Graduates will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High-performing students may study a minor thesis by enrolling in course 3349 Master of Information Technology (Honours) and with appropriate grades, could progress to a research degree.

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

• 0539 Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study;
• 0366 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study;
• 2402 Master of Information Technology after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Master of Information Technology Professional

Candidature in a Master of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the candidate has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the 'Handbook for Research Master's Degrees' available at http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters.

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the relevant school in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished work may be permitted.

Students may apply to upgrade to PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Master of Philosophy

Candidature in a Doctor of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a significant contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled. Doctoral candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

In some discipline areas on some campuses, candidates are required to complete a compulsory program of coursework and/or training. These discipline-specific programs are designed to impart skills and knowledge that will assist candidates to conduct their research.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the holder has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the candidate's capacity to carry out independent research.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for PhD candidates refer to the 'Handbook for Doctoral and MPhil Degrees' available at http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/research-degrees/handbook.

This course consists of:

• a research and thesis component.
• for candidates enrolled at Clayton and Caulfield, a coursework study and training program.

Admission to programs for external candidates will be considered on an individual basis.

Areas of research

For further information about the research centres in the faculty, refer to http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/it-05.html.

• Information technology HDR program

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school or department of enrolment in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant department/school

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 100,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished work may be permitted.

(c.) if enrolled at Clayton and Caulfield, satisfactorily complete the program of coursework study and training as outlined under 'Areas of study'.

Candidates must pass all coursework units with a minimum result of 70 per cent. If a candidate fails to achieve the required grade for a unit they can repeat the entire unit once in a later semester. Candidates who fail to achieve the required grade in the repeat attempt of the unit will be subject to a termination process under the Candidature Progress Management RegulationsCandidature Progress Management Regulations (http://adm.monash.edu/legal/legislation/council-regulations/candidature-progress-management-regulations.pdf) (refer also to the Candidature Progress Management policypolicy (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/research/mrgs/candidature-progress-management-policy.html) and proceduresprocedures (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/research/mrgs/termination-of-candidature-procedures.html)).

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