MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
GRADUATE STUDIESPart 5
CONTENTS
- Master of Arts (Archives and Records)
- Master of Arts in Bibliographical and Textual Studies
- Master of Arts (Librarianship)
- Master of Business Systems by coursework
- Master of Business Systems by research
Clayton campus
Course code: 0652
Course leader: Ms Sue McKemmish
Introduction
The Master of Arts (Archives and Records) is offered by the Department of
Librarianship, Archives and Records either by coursework (75 per cent) and
minor thesis (25 per cent), or by coursework alone (100 per cent). This degree
consists of two parts: part one provides a general education in archives and
records management; part two provides for specialisations and advanced study
and/or research.
The course provides a first professional qualification accredited by the
Australian Society of Archivists. Part two of the program can also be taken as
a research masters (100 per cent thesis) by candidates who qualify for advanced
standing, ie direct entry into part two.
Admission requirements
Part one
Applicants for admission must have qualified for a bachelors degree at a
satisfactory level at Monash University or at another university or tertiary
institution approved by the faculty, normally with at least a credit in the
third part of a major sequence. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a
basic competence in the use of personal computers, including word processing,
spreadsheets and basic file management. (Note: The university's Computer Centre
offers short courses which will provide appropriate levels of competence.)
Part two
Applicants for admission to part two of the course must normally have completed
part one or hold a graduate diploma in either archives or records management,
with passes of at least credit standard. In special circumstances the faculty
may admit to part two an applicant who lacks an appropriate diploma but who has
a bachelors degree and professional experience in the field. A candidate
admitted in special circumstances may be required to undertake up to an
additional semester of coursework.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $4400 for each part of the course, or pro rata per
subject for part-time. Candidates undertaking part two of the program by
research (100 per cent thesis) pay HECS fees.
Duration
The course may be completed in a minimum of two years of full-time study or
four years of part-time study. Each part requires a minimum of one year
full-time study or its part-time equivalent.
Course structure
Part one
Part one of the program normally comprises six required subjects. Full-time
students take three subjects per semester. The required subjects are:
+ LAR4500 Computers in information transfer
+ LAR4510 Information services (archives and records)
+ LAR4520 Information sciences and technology (archives and records)
+ LAR4530 Managing information and cultural heritage resources
+ LAR4540 Handling recorded information
+ LAR4550 Literature of archives and records management
Part two
The program normally consists of either:
+ three elective subjects plus a thesis weighted at 25 per cent of the
total requirement of the degree (50 per cent of part two); or
+ six elective subjects.
Permission may be given for variations involving a more heavily weighted thesis
up to 100 per cent of part two. Electives are chosen from those offered by the
department or from appropriate subjects in other departments or faculties at
Monash. Appropriate electives offered in the department include:
+ LAR5200 Special topic
+ LAR5310 Management of library and information services
+ LAR5410 Preservation of library and archival materials
+ LAR5440 Source materials for Australian studies
+ LAR5490 Evaluation and implementation of information systems
+ LAR5510 Issues in archives and records management
+ LAR5520 The impact of technology on archives and records management
+ LAR5630 Community information (archives, records and librarianship)
+ LAR5640 Business records management
Fieldwork and research seminars
Students also undertake six weeks of fieldwork during the course and attend
departmental research seminars.
Timetable
Seminars and practical sessions will normally be timetabled during the day,
although some early-evening seminars may be arranged. Part-time students in
full employment will need a minimum of one half-day work release per week.
Clayton campus
Introduction
The Master of Arts (Bibliographical and Textual Studies) by major thesis or by
coursework and minor thesis is an interdepartmental MA program coordinated by
the Centre for Bibliographical and Textual Studies of the Faculty of Arts.
No professional qualifications are required for admission, but applicants who
are eligible for admission to MLib candidature may elect to follow the MA
program in bibliographical and textual studies through being a candidate for
the MLib degree.
This degree is most often taken by coursework and minor thesis. However, in
exceptional circumstances, it may be taken by research leading to completion of
a major thesis that shows independence of thought and demonstrates the ability
of the candidate to carry out research in the selected field.
Please refer to the current Faculty of Arts graduate handbook for further
information and application procedures.
Clayton campus
Course code: 0650
Course leader: Dr Brian McMullin
Introduction
The Master of Arts (Librarianship) is offered by the Department of
Librarianship, Archives and Records, either by coursework (75 per cent) and
minor thesis (25 per cent), or by coursework alone (100 per cent). This is a
professional degree in librarianship, accredited by the Australian Library and
Information Association, open to graduates with a good pass degree (normally a
credit average in the third stage), or with an honours or higher degree. Entry
is not restricted to graduates in arts. Graduates in science, economics, law or
any other discipline which is deemed to be relevant to the study of
librarianship are welcome to apply.
The course gives equal emphasis to academic and practical aspects, and provides
both a general education in librarianship and an opportunity for specialisation
in the area of the student's undergraduate major.
The first year of the course is the same as the Graduate Diploma in Library and
Information Studies. For further information, please refer to the Graduate
Diploma in Library and Information Studies entry in this section of the
handbook.
Admission requirements
Part one
Applicants for admission must have qualified for a bachelors degree at a
satisfactory level at Monash University or at another university or tertiary
institution approved by the faculty, normally with at least a credit in the
third part of a major sequence.
Part two
Applicants for admission to part two of the course must normally have completed
part one or hold a graduate diploma in librarianship, with passes of at least
credit standard. Applications will also be considered from students who have an
approved undergraduate degree in librarianship; those who have a three-year
undergraduate degree will be required to undertake an additional semester of
coursework.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $4400 for each part of the course, or pro rata per
subject part-time.
Duration
The period of candidature will normally be two years for full-time candidates
and four years for part-time candidates.
Course structure
Fieldwork
Students will be required to spend about four weeks working in libraries or on
other appropriate fieldwork. Fieldwork is normally undertaken in the summer
between the first and second years of the program. There is an opportunity to
be selected to undertake fieldwork at Blackwell's in Oxford, England.
Departmental seminars
Research seminars, conducted by visitors, staff members and students who are
engaged in research, are held weekly. Students in the MA program are expected
to attend these seminars regularly during their candidature. Those who are
writing theses will be expected to report at a seminar.
Part one
The first year consists of twelve required subjects in librarianship. Students
will relate this study, where appropriate, to the major subject interest of
their first degree.
Required subjects
+ LAR4010 Libraries and librarianship
+ LAR4020 History of libraries and information agencies
+ LAR4030 Issues in librarianship
+ LAR4040 History of the book
+ LAR4050 Reference services
+ LAR4060 Collection management
+ LAR4070 Bibliographic organisation
+ LAR4080 Bibliographic organisation in automated environments
+ LAR4090 Computers in information transfer
+ LAR4100 Reference materials
+ LAR4110 Professional practice
+ LAR4310 Management of library and information services
Part two
The program normally consists of either three elective subjects plus a thesis
weighted at 25 per cent of the total requirement of the degree (50 per cent of
part two) or six elective subjects. Electives are chosen from those offered in
the Master of Librarianship program or from appropriate subjects in other
departments or faculties at Monash.
Clayton campus
Course code: 1005
Director of program: Mr Robert Johnston
Introduction
The Master of Business Systems by coursework is offered by the Department of
Business Systems. The course provides an extended education and training in
methods used in the design, development and application of computer systems for
the management of business operations. This involves the study of
business-related computer techniques and business procedures leading to an
understanding of the design, operation and control of computer systems.
Applications include those in management, business data processing, planning,
scheduling, forecasting, production management, inventory control, marketing,
financial management, business modelling and other functional areas of
business, industry and government.
The courses are organised into semesters which begin in February and July each
year. The majority of students are expected to start the course in the February
intake, but July intake may be available.
Admission requirements
Candidates with a relevant honours degree, or a recognised bachelors degree and
a relevant graduate diploma, will normally be admitted to the masters year.
Applicants with a pass degree will normally be required to enter the masters
preliminary year or the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the fee will be $8000 or $1000 per subject.
Course structure
Preliminary coursework
Students with a bachelors degree are normally required to enrol in the Graduate
Diploma in Business Systems which requires the completion of eight coursework
subjects selected from the list of preliminary subjects offered by the
Department of Business Systems. The course can be completed in one year
full-time or two years part-time.
Students who complete the course are eligible to apply for entry into the
masters year.
For further information, please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Business
Systems entry in this section of the handbook.
Masters year
Candidates for the Master of Business Systems by coursework are required to
complete eight subjects of coursework. The majority of the subjects should be
selected from the fifth-year offerings of the department:
+ BUS5071 Database systems and data management
+ BUS5112 Computer facilities and network management
+ BUS5150 Project management
+ BUS5502 Business process design
+ BUS5540 Quality and reliability
+ BUS5550 Business statistics
+ SYS5140 Systems analysis and design
Candidates may select up to three subjects from the masters preliminary year
(fourth-year subjects) which they have not previously completed. Up to two
subjects may be selected from other graduate programs in the faculty or in
other faculties of the university, as approved by the course director.
The normal period of candidature is one year full-time or two years
part-time.
Clayton campus
Course code: 0175
Director of program: Mr Robert Johnston
Introduction
The Master of Business Systems by research is offered by the Department of
Business Systems. The program offers the opportunity for training and research
in the application of computers to the management of business operations. This
involves the study of business-related computer techniques and business
procedures leading to an understanding of the design, operation and control of
computer systems. Applications include those in management, business data
processing, planning, scheduling, forecasting, production management, inventory
control, marketing, financial management, business modelling and other
functional areas of business, industry and government.
The research undertaken for the thesis reflects the current interests of the
department. In addition to writing the thesis, the candidate will be required
to present a research proposal and write and present a working paper of journal
quality.
Admission requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a good four-year honours degree (normally at
second-class honours level or above) in a relevant discipline, or a bachelors
degree and relevant graduate diploma, eg the graduate Diploma in Business
Systems.
The period of candidature is one year full-time or two years part-time.
Applicants with a pass degree will normally be required to enter the masters
preliminary year or the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems. For further
information, please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems entry in
this section of the handbook.
Fees for Australian residents
The Master of Business Systems by research attracts the Higher Education
Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees.
Course structure
Masters preliminary year
Students select eight coursework subjects from the list of preliminary
subjects. Students normally enrol for the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems
in the first instance. Students with an honours degree at level IIB or lower
may be required to complete some subjects from the preliminary year.
Students are eligible to apply for entry into the masters year provided they
obtain sufficient marks in the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems (the exact
cut-off score will depend on the number of applicants and the places
available), and obtain a pass in at least one of BUS4410 (Advanced programming
for database applications) or BUS4530 (Software systems design and
development).
Masters year
The masters year involves the completion of two coursework subjects and a 75
per cent research component. In exceptional cases a candidate may be permitted
to undertake an 87.5 per cent research component and one coursework subject,
where the candidate has a very strong coursework and project background in the
field of study.
Candidates undertake research in a topic under the supervision of an academic
staff member from the Department of Business Systems. This leads to the
preparation of a paper in a journal format (the research report), and a thesis.
Thesis topics are normally selected from the research interests of the
department.
Research candidates are required to meet with their supervisor in person on a
regular basis (normally once a fortnight), to discuss their research topic and
coursework component. Candidates also participate in the graduate seminar
program.
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