Information Systems Management (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Information Systems Management
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is accessible to graduates of any discipline who want to combine existing skills with industry-driven and business-focused IT skills. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to apply information systems management and business intelligence technologies in areas such as accounting, finance, management and marketing.
Students learn skills related to the application of enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS) and gain knowledge and skills in areas such as knowledge management, research methodology, decision support systems, data warehousing, entrepreneurship and IT project management. They also take part in an industry-based business intelligence project.
Course structure
Students complete eleven compulsory subjects drawn from business and information technology disciplines, and one elective. Study options include a business elective in accounting, management or finance. Students may also be selected by one or more of our industry partners for an unpaid internship program of up to 12 weeks. These companies conduct business in a number of areas, including business intelligence, enterprise and resource planning and healthcare.
Subject details
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)
21 990
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/postgraduatesSelection
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 La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or an approved international qualification.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates develop confidence and flexibility to steer their career down paths such as business intelligence manager/consultant, business systems analyst/manager, ERP/IT consultant, IT manager, chief knowledge officer, IT entrepreneurship consultant.
Professional recognition
The course is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).