Information Systems (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Information Systems

Length

2 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course places strong emphasis on the management of information systems, the computer technology that helps managers make decisions. The course covers the design, maintenance and use of software and applications in business organisations, and incorporates modern data modelling, databases, data communication systems and software engineering techniques. It produces professionals who can build and use information systems.

Course structure

Students can choose from two options. Option 1: eight subjects and a major coursework thesis in information systems. Option 2: 10 subjects and a minor coursework thesis in information systems. Specialised subjects include Intelligent Computing Systems, Cooperating Computer Systems, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Games Technology, Databases, Network Engineering, Software Engineering and Software Systems, and Web Development.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

22 040
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

An Australian Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area such as business, commerce, economics, engineering, or approved international equivalent, along with good programming skills using C++ or Java. Work experience in management, computer science, or computer engineering are also beneficial.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Professional recognition

This course is accredited for professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Contact information

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