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The Master of Information Systems course provides the perfect blend between the business and technical side of Information Technology. Information Systems is a challenging field that delves into integrating Information Technology into organizational processes to meet the growing digital demands of business. The Master of Information Systems specifically addresses technology, governance and the strategic use of Information Technology as well as other issues arising from the application of technology to business. The MIS course has a strong focus on Cyber Security, Business Analytics and Project Management, as evidenced by the three available specialisations in the course. Students have the opportunity to select one of these specialisations to complement their studies and enhance their future prospects.
The Master of Information Systems is a two-year course, delivered over four trimesters on a full-time basis. To meet the requirements for graduation, all students must successfully complete 16 units.
Students may elect to exit the MIS after one trimester having qualified for the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (GCIS) which consists of 4 units, or two trimesters having qualified for the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems (GDIS) which consists of 8 units.
| Master of Information Systems (MIS) | ||
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| GCIS: 0.5 years | GDIS: 1 year | MIS: 2 years |
| 4 core units HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
HI5033 Database Design
HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
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7 core units + 1 elective unit
Core Units
HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
HI5033 Database Design
HI6035 IS Governance and Risk
HI6037 Business Analytics Fundamentals
Elective Unit The elective unit may be chosen from the listed units of Holmes’ master courses provided any prerequisites are met. |
12 core units + 4 elective units
Core Units
HI5030 Business Systems Analysis and Design
HI5031 Professional Issues in IS, Ethics & Practice
HI5033 Database Design
HI6007 Statistics for Business Decision Making
HI6008 Business Research
HI6032 Leveraging IT for Business Advantage
HI6034 Enterprise Information Systems
HI6035 IS Governance and Risk
HI6036 IS Strategy and Innovation
HI6037 Business Analytics Fundamentals
HI6050 Contemporary Workplace Project
Elective Units The 4 electives may be chosen from the same specialisation leading to an MIS degree with one specialisation, or across the different specialisations leading to a generic MIS degree. |
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Specialisations: |
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| Cyber Security HI6041 Information Security Systems
HI6043 Computer Forensics and Analysis
HI6044 Computer Network Security
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Project Management HI6045 Managing IS Project Risk
HI6046 Managing People, Projects, Resources
HI6047 IS Portfolio and Project Management
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Business Analytics HI6038 Data Visualisation
HI6039 Predictive Analytics
HI6040 AI/Machine learning
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On successful completion of this course, students are awarded the Master of Information Systems. The course meets the Australian Qualifications Framework specifications for a Level 9 master degree.
Students may be able to shorten the length of this course by applying to transfer any recognised prior learning credits. The application will be assessed in consistence with the principles of the Holmes’ Advanced Standing Policy.
On successful completion of the MIS students will be eligible to seek further advanced studies in a Professional Doctorate or PhD degree. The Professional Doctorate will equip students with deep understanding of foundational theory in their chosen filed while a PhD student will undertake more independent original research.
There are many available career opportunities available upon completion of the Master of Information Systems, and these include IT Business Analyst, Information System Manager, Database Administrator, IT Consultant, and depending on the specialization chosen, this could also include Cyber Security Analyst, Project Manager or Business Analytics specialist, and Data Scientist.
This course is delivered face-to-face on campus. Units are delivered in a lecture and tutorial format.
Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the Master of Information Systems course and these include written assignments, laboratory work in relevant units of study, student group work and presentations as well individual research reports. Heavy use will be made of the individual research reports throughout the MIS in order to develop students analytical, critical thinking and research skills. In some units of study, exams will be conducted at the end of the semester.
The graduates of the Master of Information Systems will be able to:
Course Fees (Yearly) | 39,200.00 |
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Cost of Living (Yearly) | 21,041.00 |
Application Fees | |
ANZ Charges |
| EXAM TYPE | OVERALL SCORE (MIN) | SPEAKING (MIN) | READING (MIN) | WRITING (MIN) | LISTENING (MIN) |
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| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
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