Master of Information Systems

2015 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2015 course information
Award granted	Master of Information Systems
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	052316E Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	M722

Course sub-headings

Course overview

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. The Master of Information Systems has been developed in response to this new emerging information-focused economy, where organisations are keen to hire specialists who understand the strategic use of information in the business context. In addition to learning about broad business-oriented principles and practices of information systems, the course also allows students to specialise in Business Analytics, Social Media and Mobile Strategies, or Supply Chain Management.

The course is aimed at graduates from all disciplines seeking to build a career as an information systems professional, particularly in the IT services and consulting industry, in IT solutions, and IT support. The course incorporates extremely flexible methods of delivery combining the use of high quality Cloud (online) study and face-to face campus mode learning and has a high level of industry engagement.

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.
	Approved by Faculty Board October 2014.

Course rules

The program consists of 16 credit points, including 10 credit points of core units and one zero credit point unit; an Information Systems specialisation of 4 credit points and 2 credit points of general postgraduate elective units.