Master of Information Systems
Course summary for current students
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B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Information Systems |
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| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
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| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| CRICOS course code | 052316E |
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| Deakin course code | M722 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of Information Systems course has been developed in response to the rapid growth in the use of information systems and eCommerce applications by businesses and governments internationally. The course provides specialist skills in the business-oriented principles and practices of information systems and eCommerce. 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 eBusiness, supply chain management, and project management. The course is primarily aimed at IT professionals who wish to extend their expertise in information systems and eCommerce, as well as graduates from other disciplines who wish to understand the implications of eCommerce in their business. The course meets the needs of students from different backgrounds and incorporates extremely flexible methods of delivery combining the use of high quality off-campus study materials with periods of intensive face-to face learning, as well as the option to undertake many units entirely through electronic teaching.
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Course rules
The program consists of 12 credit points, including 3 credit points of core units; Information Systems units amounting to 5 credit points which may be grouped to form an Information Systems specialisation; and Information Systems units or elective units amounting to 4 credit points which may be grouped to form an Information Systems or Interdisciplinary specialisation. (Students can only complete an interdisciplinary specialisation if they are also completing an Information Systems specialisation.)
The flexible structure allows students to choose a combination of units most relevant to their interests and needs, via coursework and minor thesis, coursework and business project or coursework alone. Additionally, the wide choice of electives further enhances students' options.
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Specialisations
Information Systems specialisations:
Business Analysis
Business Analytics (new in 2013)
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
IS Project Management
IS Research Thesis
Interdisciplinary specialisations:
Commercial Law
Enterprise Security Management
International Trade and Business
IS Management Issues
Marketing
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Course structure
Core Units
| MIS761 | Enterprise Information Management (B, X) |
| MSC705 | Information Systems Analysis and Design (B, X) |
| MSC770 | Information Systems and Global Issues (B, X) |
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Details of specialisations
Information Systems Specialisations:
Business Analysis* (unit set code SP-M72212)
Specialisation not available in 2013.
Continuing students should discuss unit selections with their enrolment officer.
Business Analytics (new in 2013)
| MIS761 | Enterprise Information Management (B, X) |
| MIS772 | Predictive Analytics (B, X) |
| MIS781 | Business Intelligence (B, X) |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers (B, X) |
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management (unit set code SP-M72202)
| MSC753 | eBusiness and Supply Chain Management (B, X) |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MSC752 | eBusiness Strategies (B, X) |
| MSC756 | Project Management (B, X) |
| MSC767 | Business Security Management (B, X) |
| MSC768 | Knowledge Management (B, X) |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers (B, X) |
IS Project Management (unit set code SP-M72203)
| MSC756 | Project Management (B, X) |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MPI700 | Postgraduate Internship (B, X) |
| MSC753 | eBusiness and Supply Chain Management (B, X) |
| MSC754 | Information Systems Business Analysis (B, X) |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers (B, X) |
IS Research Thesis (unit set code SP-M72205)
| MPP704 | Research Project 4 (B, X) ~ |
~4 credit points
Interdisciplinary specialisations:
Commercial Law (unit set code SP-M72206)
| MLM720 | Introduction to Commercial Law (B, X) |
plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MLC703 | Principles of Income Tax Law (B, X) |
| MLM703 | Chinese Commercial Law (B, X) |
| MLM721 | International Competition Law and Policy |
| MLM731 | Corporations Law (B, X) |
Enterprise Security Management (unit set code SP-M72211)
| MLM770 | Law and the Internet (B, X) |
| MLM786 | Electronic Crime (B, X) |
| MSC755 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MSC767 | Business Security Management (B, X) |
International Trade and Business (unit set code SP-M72209)
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MPE707 | International Banking and Finance (B, X) |
| MPE711 | Global Trade and Markets (B, X) |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers (B, X) |
| MPM703 | Business Strategy and Analysis (B, X) |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
IS Management Issues (unit set code SP-M72204)
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MMH707 | Managing Transitions and Change (ONLINE) |
or | MPM722 | Human Resource Management (B, X) |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers (B, X) |
*MPR code denotes residential version of the unit.
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit.
Marketing (unit set code SP-M72210)
Select 4 credit points of units from:
| MMK733 | Strategic Marketing (B, ONLINE) |
| MMK737 | Online Marketing (B, ONLINE) |
| MMK751 | Services Marketing (B, ONLINE) |
| MPK701 | Research Design and Analysis (B, X) |
| MPK712 | Advertising and Consumer Behaviour (B, X) |
or
* MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Electives from other schools
| MPI700 | Postgraduate Internship (B, X) |
# MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
