C04401v1 Master of Information Systems (Extension)

University of Technology Sydney

About

The Master of Information Systems (Extension) is a postgraduate coursework offering aimed at meeting emerging demands for a new generation of technology professionals ready to deal with the challenges of complex systems.

The offering will focus on the communication and computing infrastructure of enterprises and public organisations as they grapple with addressing contemporary socio-environmental challenges, and in creating a sustainable society.

Students will study information systems management, processes and models, data analytics, planning and decision-making and knowledge management.This course provides working professionals a unique opportunity to upskill to meet the job demands of an increasingly digital world of the future.MIS (Ext) graduates will be able to lead and create value of a financial, environmental and social nature in any type of organisation.The MIS (Ext) enables students to study additional subjects to further deepen and broaden their expertise.

Structure

Students are required to complete 96 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of Information Systems core subjects, 12 credit points of IS Studio project subjects, 12 credit points of complex systems core subjects and 12 credit points of complex systems choice subjects and 12 credit points of electives.

Course completion requirements

course credit
42080 Fundamentals of Information Systems 6cp
32541 Project Management 6cp
32557 Enabling Enterprise Information Systems 6cp
49016 Technology and Innovation Management 6cp
32558 Business Intelligence 6cp
42038 Fundamentals of Database and Software Development 6cp
32560 Information Systems Architecture Design 6cp
42900 Sustainability and Information Systems 6cp
42083 Studio 1 Project 6cp
42084 Studio 2 Project 6cp
CBK91823 Stream choice (Information Systems) 24cp
CBK91738 Electives 12cp
Total 96cp

Course program

Course program for students undertaking the course full time is shown below.

Direct entry or via Graduate Certificate, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

course credit
42080 Fundamentals of Information Systems 6cp
32541 Project Management 6cp
32557 Enabling Enterprise Information Systems 6cp
42082 Introduction to Complex Systems 6cp

Spring session

course credit
42038 Fundamentals of Database and Software Development 6cp
32558 Business Intelligence 6cp
42083 Studio 1 Project 6cp
42081 Complex Data Analysis and Design 6cp

Year 2

Autumn session

course credit
49016 Technology and Innovation Management 6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12cp
42087 Systems Development Methodologies  
42086 Business Process Management for Digital Transformation  
42085 Modelling for Complex Systems  
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Spring session

course credit
42084 Studio 2 Project 6cp
32560 Information Systems Architecture Design 6cp
42900 Sustainability and Information Systems 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options 6cp

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree be completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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