Program Administrator +61 7 4930 9511 or email papg-inf-fbi@cqu.edu.au

A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college; or a CQU Graduate Certificate in Information Systems or equivalent.

Candidates who have completed an approved graduate diploma such as the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management CF05, will be granted standing of up to 6 courses in this program.

Advanced entry is available directly into Term 2 for students who can demonstrate that they have attained the required knowledge. These students will undertake nine courses to complete the program. To be granted advanced entry a student must:

1. have a bachelor degree, and
2. be able to demonstrate they have the required knowledge (based on the content of COIS20024, COIS20025 and COIT29222 and
3. either:

• have two years relevant work experience, or
• have one year other postgraduate education, or
• have attained a final year GPA of 4.7 in their undergraduate degree at an Australian institution or equivalent.

The Master of Information Systems and the Master of Information Technology programs share a common foundation year, entry levels, and also many advanced courses. Therefore, students who transfer from the Master of Technology program can be given full credit for all courses studied in that program, provided that the requirements of this program are met.

In formulating their program of study candidates who are studying part-time by distance education should give consideration to their work and other commitments, and the prerequisites for advanced courses, and if necessary seek advice from the Program Administrator.

There are no compulsory workshops in this program. However, students are advised that some Business courses may require attendance at workshops.

Students will require access to a computer and printer. Access to the Internet is also required for some courses. The suggested minimum requirement is an IBM compatible computer. If buying a new computer, students should purchase the best quality and highest capacity they can afford. CQU campuses have computers, which may be accessed by students on a 24 hour basis.

Students who began studying towards the Master of Information Systems (CF75) prior to winter 2004 will be allowed to graduate under the previous structure if they wish, or choose to graduate under the present structure. Students who begin the program in winter 2004 or after, must follow the new structure.