Information Systems Management (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Information Systems Management
Length
1.5 years full-time.
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
Application
Apply direct to the University by 15 January for Semester 1 start or 29 June for Semester 2 start. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,370 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates should have the confidence and flexibility to take on roles such as business intelligence manager/consultant, business systems analyst/manager, ERP/IT consultant, IT manager, chief knowledge officer, and IT entrepreneurship consultant.
Professional recognition
The degree holds Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognised both nationally and internationally for excellence in information and communication technology.