Master of Information Systems CF75
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 2 years full-time (1.5 years for advance entry students), 3 to 4 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK/BNE/GDC/MEL/SYD/HTD, external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 12 courses/96 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: | direct |
| Accreditation: | This program has been accredited at the highest level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) - Professional Level. For personal eligibility for membership refer to the ACS website http://www.acs.org.au. |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management and Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Professional |
| Interim awards: | Graduate Certificate in Information Systems |
| Contact: | Program Administrator 07 4930 9511 or email ic-program-pg2@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK/BNE/GDC - 009881M, MEL - 023774G, SYD - 021845C |
Program outline
This program provides an opportunity for graduates who wish to extend their knowledge and skills in information technology, information systems processes, and technology management at a professional level. Within this highly relevant framework graduates are well prepared to contribute to future growth and change, whilst at the same time enhancing their individual advancement opportunities. The specialty plans in this program focus on particular aspects of technology, management and organisations.
Program structure
12 courses
Core
All students complete six level 1 & 2 courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| COIS20024 | Systems Management Overview | 1 |
| COIS20025 | Systems Development Overview | 1 |
| COIT29222 | Programming Principles | 1 |
| Term 2 | ||
| ECOM20001 | Information Systems Management: with E-Commerce Integration | 2 |
| COIS20026 | Database Development & Management | 2 |
| COIS20027 | Digital Telecommunications & Networks | 2 |
Specialisations
Students complete a further six courses following one of the below plans.
IS - Information Systems
| Two level 3 courses | |
| One level 2/3 course | |
| Three general electives |
TM - Technology Management
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIS20077 | Knowledge Management |
| COIS20078 | Data Mining |
| COIS20008 | |
| COIS20028 | |
| two general electives |
B&T - Business & Technology
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIS20077 | Knowledge Management |
| COIS20078 | Data Mining |
| one level 2/3 elective | |
| two business electives selected from the list below | |
| one general elective |
Notes on electives:
- Level 3 or level 2 courses must be selected from the list of COIS, COIT and ECOM courses in the list of Informatics & Communications courses below. A level 2/3 course can be either a level 2 or a level 3 course.
- A business elective course must be selected from the list of ACCT, LAWS and MGMT courses in the list of Business & Law courses below. Other Business & Law courses may also be used as a business elective course subject to approval by the program coordinator.
- A general elective may be chosen from any of the the courses listed in the tables below. Other CQU postgraduate courses can also be used as a general elective subject to approval by the program coordinator.
List of Informatics & Communication courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| COIS20024 | Systems Management Overview | 1 |
| COIS20025 | Systems Development Overview | 1 |
| COIT29222 | Programming Principles | 1 |
| ECOM20001 | Information Systems Management | 2 |
| COIS20026 | Database Development & Management | 2 |
| COIS20027 | Digital Telecommunications & Networks | 2 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| COIS20008 | Information Systems Project Planning & Management | 3 |
| COIS20077 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
| COIS20028 | Management & Design of Advanced Systems | 3 |
| COIS20078 | Data Mining | 3 |
| ECOM20002 | Security, Ethics and Electronic Commerce Systems | 3 |
| ECOM20004 | Electronic Commerce - A Global Perspective | 3 |
| ECOM20007 | Developing E-Commerce Solutions | 3 |
| ECOM20009 | Electronic Commerce Project A | 4 |
| ECOM20010 | Electronic Commerce Project B | 4 |
| New Software Development (new for 2006) | 3 | |
| New Network Security (new for 2005) | 3 | |
| HLTH20034 | Decision Support in Healthcare | 2 |
| HLTH29030 | Electronic Health Records & Standards | 2 |
| HLTH20009 | Health Information Science | 2 |
List of courses available as general electives
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT20051 | Accounting for Decision Making |
| LAWS20035 | Environmental Regulations in the Asia Pacific Region |
| LAWS20042 | Law of Electronic Commerce and the Internet |
| LAWS20055 | International Contracts & Business Transactions |
| MGMT20093 | Managing in a Dynamic Environment |
| MGMT20095 | Asia Pacific Business |
| MRKT20019 | Marketing Management |
| MRKT20027 | E-Marketing |
| HLTH20007 | Performance Measurement in Health Care |
| Healthcare Business Systems | |
| HLTH20032 | Advanced Nursing Informatics |
| COMM20036 | Informatics, Communication & Culture |
Notes:
- MRKT20019 requires prerequisite MGMT20093
- Healthcare Business Systems is a new course expected to be approved for development in 2004.
Check the details
Entry
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 GradDip 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 knoledge. These students will undetake nine courses to complete the program. To be granted advanced entry a student must:
- have a bachelor degree, and
- be able to demonstrate they have the required knowledge (based on the content of COIS20024, COIS20025 and COIT29222 and
- 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.
Transfer of credit
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.
Part-time program of study
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.
Workshops
There are no compulsory workshops in this program. However, students are advised that some Business & Law courses may require attendance at workshops.
Computer equipment resources
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.
Transitional arrangements
Students who began studying towards the Master of Information Systems (CF75) or the Master of eCommerce (CU14) 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.