1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Location
Normally these classes will be held at Ernst & Young
premises.
Course convener
Dr Bruce Johnson on 9214 3417.
~097 Master of Information Systems
Course objectives
The objective of this program is to provide advanced study
in the discipline of information systems. This includes:
an examination of the issues and directions in
information technology
the development of analytical and managerial skills to
manage these issues and directions of IT
the provision of a contextual framework which
facilitates appropriate selection and effective use of
advanced techniques.
acquisition of advanced skills in the application of
systems development tools and methods
Two streams address the demand for advanced skills:
IT Management - the effective management of
information technology for strategic advantage
IS Development - the awareness of and ability to utilise
advanced technologies and methodologies for the
implementation of information technology.
This course will meet the needs of applicants who wish to
pursue advanced studies in IS with the aim of enhancing
their career opportunities through the development of
managerial or technical skills.
Duration
The course takes two years full-time or four years part-time
study.
3 Course structure
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Stage 1
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i$ An approved sequence of subjects from the Graduate
w Diploma of IS may be taken at Stage 1 to meet the
2. prerequisite requirements for either the IS Development
W stream or the IT Management stream in Stage 2.
Progression to Stage 2 will be dependent on students
$ achieving a satisfactory standard (normally a credit average)
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2 in Stage 1 of the course.
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W Stage 2
Stage 2 comprises eight subjects which may be primarily
technical or management in nature. Students will
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nominate to take either the IS Development Stream or the
o IT Management Stream. Six subjects will be taken from
the nominated stream with the two remaining elective
subjects taken from either stream or other approved
2 subjects. Alternatively, students who meet suitable criteria
may take a minor thesis, equivalent to four subjects, in
either stream. Note that the IT Management Stream is
unsuitable for students who do not have some relevant
business experience.
IS Development Stream
Stage 1
Graduate Diploma of Information Systems including
specific subjects determined by the prerequisites for the
Stage 2 subjects. Currently the Graduate Diploma in
Information Systems would have to include the following
subjects:
BT560 Information Analysis
BT576 Database Management Systems 1
OR
Equivalent knowledge gained through previous education
and experience. An additional bridging program of study
will be prescribed that ensures students have the necessary
knowledge, equivalent to the above, to proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2
The structure of Stage 2 is as follows:
Stage 2A
BT711
BT712
BT713
BT714
Stage 2B
BT715
Information System Requirements
System Strategies
Automated Development Methods
Information Systems Dynamics
Automated Systems Development Project
(50 credit points)
AND
2 IS Development subjects + 2 electives
OR
BT732 Project 2 + 2 electives
OR
BT733 Minor thesis
IT Management Stream
Note that the IT Management Stream is unsuitable for
students who do not have some relevant business
experience.
Stage 1
Graduate Diploma of Information Systems including
specific subjects determined by the prerequisites for the
Stage 2 subjects. Currently the GradDipInfSys would have
to include the following subjects:
BT560 Information Analysis
BT573 Information Technology Strategies
OR
Equivalent knowledge gained through previous education
and experience. An additional program of study will be
prescribed that ensures students have the necessary
knowledge, equivalent to the above, to proceed to Stage 2.
For applicants with substantial relevant business
experience, this will comprise at least BT638 Business
Analysis plus one other subject.
Stage 2
The structure of Stage 2 is as follows:
Stage 2A
BT601
System Project Management