Master of Information Systems

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2018 course information
Award granted Master of Information Systems
Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2018.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2018.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2018.

If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.

CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration

 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

CRICOS course code052316E Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeM722
Approval statusThis course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Information Systems has been developed in response to the rapid growth in the use of information systems and eBusiness applications by businesses and governments internationally.

The mass adoption of social media, the advances of new technologies, and the accumulation of large amounts of data has made information central to many aspects of work and life.

Digital information has revolutionised the way we do business. Its capture, strategic use and associated technology in the business environment, is the discipline of information systems.

The course provides specialist skills in business-oriented principles and practices of information systems and eBusiness. It focuses on the strategic use of information in a business and policy context, supported by a sound technical understanding and capability in specific areas of information systems, particularly information security, supply chain management, and project management.

The course will give you an understanding of the principles and practices of stakeholder analysis, identification of business needs, problems and opportunities, analysis, negotiation and specification of requirements for any solution that may involve technology-inspired change.

You’ll learn quantitative reasoning skills so that you can review business performance to find problems, areas of opportunities, and trends in data using business analytics. You’ll learn data-driven, evidence-based approaches to business decision making and business performance analysis, and you’ll get an understanding of business metrics.

Your project management skills will be developed to ensure that you are able to implement best practice relationship building, communication and resourcing to support your project aims.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

The Master of Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Completion of this course grants eligibility for entry as a Professional member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career opportunities

This course teaches students the skills required to manage the impact of technologies in organisations, understand the role of technology in managing knowledge and information, and recognise the role of modern information systems in society and business.

Graduates can move into careers as data analysts, business analysts, systems analysts, e-Business specialists, security analysts, and information systems project leaders.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Information Systems (M522)
Graduate Diploma of Information Systems (M622)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcome Course Learning Outcome
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate specialised knowledge and research skills needed to lead and manage the resources and processes associated with information systems within an organisation or social setting.
Communication Effectively transmit models, frameworks and management theory with consideration to impacts and outcomes to both specialists and non-specialists.
Digital literacy Expertly apply specialised information application skills relative to information systems settings.
Critical thinking Apply critical thinking, analytical research skills relative to complex information systems settings.
Problem solving Formulate and recommend expert solutions based on organisational needs and a critical evaluation of alternatives.
Self-management Demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and responsibility, self- reflect and critique own performance and identify and plan future development as a professional.
Teamwork Work collaboratively in teams to produce and share specialised and integrated solutions to complex information systems problems.
Global citizenship Demonstrate a high standard of ethical, legal, and responsible behaviour in the development and deployment of information systems to meet organisational needs.
   

 

Course rules

To complete the Master of Information Systems, students must attain a total of 16 credit points, consisting of 11 credit points of core units, 5 credit points of elective units and one zero credit point unit.
Electives may be selected to complete any 4 credit point postgraduate specialisation offered by the University, subject to eligibility.

Students are introduced to research tools and techniques in core units of the course where they learn analytic skills and the practical application of those skills in professional contexts. They must also complete a capstone unit that requires requiring them to integrate the skills learnt over their course of study and produce an applied piece of research with reference to prevailing literature.

 

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Specialisations

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

^Offered to continuing students only

Course structure

Core units

MIS070Unit description is currently unavailable (0 cp)

MIS701Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS712Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS713Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS741Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS761Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS770/MIS770AUnit description is currently unavailable ^

MIS781Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS782Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS798Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS799Unit description is currently unavailable

MPM701/MPM701AUnit description is currently unavailable ^

 

^MIS770A and MPM701A are Start Anytime units.

 

From Trimester 2 2018

MIS070Unit description is currently unavailable (0 cp)

MIS701Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS712Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS713Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS732Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS741Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS761Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS770/MIS770AUnit description is currently unavailable ^

MIS781Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS782Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS798Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS799Unit description is currently unavailable

 

^MIS770A is a Start Anytime unit.

Course structure

Elective units

Plus 5 credit points of postgraduate elective units offered by the University (subject to eligibility) which may include the elective units listed below.

Electives may be used to complete any 4 credit point specialisation offered by the University, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.

MWL702Unit description is currently unavailable *

MWL703Unit description is currently unavailable *

* Special enrolment processes apply to these units.  Please see the handbook entry for MWL702 and MWL703 for more information.

Work experience

This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.

[More information: WIL Programs]

Details of specialisations

Social Media and Mobile Strategies

Unit set code

SP-M72214

Offered to continuing students only.  Please see a student adviser for further advice.

 

 

Details of specialisations

Marketing

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-M75509

Units

MPT732/MPK732Unit description is currently unavailable #

plus 3 credit points of units from:

MMK738Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK739Unit description is currently unavailable

MMK751Unit description is currently unavailable

MPK701Unit description is currently unavailable

MPK713Unit description is currently unavailable

MPT736/MPK736Unit description is currently unavailable #

# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit

Details of specialisations

IT Security

Unit set code

SP-S000028

Offered to continuing students only.  Please see a student adviser for further advice.

 

 

Details of specialisations

Human Resource Management

Campuses

Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-M70106

Units

MPR722/MPM722Unit description is currently unavailable *

MMH709Unit description is currently unavailable

MMH753Unit description is currently unavailable

MMH707Unit description is currently unavailable
or

MPR707Unit description is currently unavailable *

* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit

 

Details of specialisations

Financial Planning

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-M755011

Units

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MAA700Unit description is currently unavailable ^

MAA719Unit description is currently unavailable ~

MAA727Unit description is currently unavailable +

MAA728Unit description is currently unavailable #

MAA745Unit description is currently unavailable *

MAF702Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF707Unit description is currently unavailable

MLC703Unit description is currently unavailable

Note: Students will be required to complete all eight units to satisfy the Financial Planning Association's approved degree requirement for entry into the CFP Certification Program.

~ previously coded MAF708

# previously coded MAF714

^ new unit consolidating MAA746 and MAA729

* previously coded MAF765

+ previously coded MAF709


Details of specialisations

Finance

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-M70115

Units

Select 4 credit points of units from:

MAA754Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF702Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF703Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF704Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF707Unit description is currently unavailable

MAF767Unit description is currently unavailable

 

Details of specialisations

Accounting

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-M70114

Units

MPA701Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus 3 credit point of units from:

MAA703Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA716Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA725Unit description is currently unavailable

MAA763Unit description is currently unavailable

 

Details of specialisations

Business Analytics

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-M72213

Units

MIS771Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS772Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS775Unit description is currently unavailable

MIS784Unit description is currently unavailable

 

Details of specialisations

IT Services

Unit set code

SP-S000048

Offered to continuing students only.  Please see a student adviser for further advice.

 

Details of specialisations

eBusiness and Social Media Strategies

Unit set code

SP-M72215

Offered to continuing students only.  Please see a student adviser for further advice.

 

 

Details of specialisations

Details of specialisations

eBusiness and Supply Chain Management

Unit set code

SP-M72202

 

Offered to continuing students only.  Please see a student adviser for further advice.

 

 


Other course information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Other learning experiences

This course includes the option of other learning experiences including study tour units.

MPT732 Marketing Management (Tour)
MPT736 International Marketing>

Research and research-related study

Research-related learning tasks are embedded across units where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.