Information Systems (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Information Systems

Length

2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time

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

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply directly to the University by 11 February for Semester 1 and 8 July for Semester 2.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points)

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

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in business, commerce, economics or engineering, together with demonstrated skills in object-oriented programming using Java. Work experience in management, computer science, or computer engineering and good programming skills using C++ or Java are also beneficial.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Professional recognition

The course leads to Professional Level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Contact information

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