University of Ballarat @ AMI
for International Students

Master of Information Systems
CRICOS Code 059117M

Duration
2 years full-time  (4 units)                       

Tuition Fee (2007)
$28,000 

• Successful completion of Australian Secondary education or equivalent
• Successful completion of Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent at a recognized university.
• Required proficiency in English (IELTS) - Overall band score of 6.0 with no individual sub score below 5.5.

Course Outline
The Master of Information Systems is designed specifically to attract graduates that do not necessarily have a background in information technology and need to learn more about the utilisation of information technology in business environments. The main focus of the Master of Information Systems is to provide a state-of-theart program that considers modern principles and theories of computing together with the practical applications of information technology. The Master of Information Systems examines both the organisational and technological issues that are needed for the analysis and design of business information systems with a strong emphasis on electronic commerce.

The Master of Information Systems aims to provide students with the appropriate knowledge, skills and values to be effective in modern business environments.

Course Objective
On completion of this course you should be able to:

• understand the different types of information technology tools and their applications ;
• manage the impact of technology in organisations;
• understand the role of technology in managing knowledge and information;
• critically evaluate currently existing technology systems and new developments;
• become familiar with the latest developments in information technology;
• understand the organisational settings in which information systems are used;
• recognise the threats and opportunities of technology in business;
• show an awareness of ethics and social implications of their interest area; and
• understand the role of modern information systems in society and business

Course Structure
Areas of study include:

• Introduction to Computing
• Communication and Technology
• Database Management Systems
• Business Information Systems
• Internet Design
• Electronic Commerce
• Multimedia Communication
• Professional Development
• Business Data Communications
• IT Project Management
• Principles of Software Engineering

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