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Objectives
The Master of Business Systems is designed to bring together in a single program the financial, business systems and technology management skills that will form a solid base for those aspiring to careers as senior managers and planners in information-rich and process-oriented organisations. The program should be particularly suitable for those with a business background who need to enhance their business, management and IT knowledge.
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Practical experience
Work Experience & Internships Some students without practical workplace experience, or with workplace experience in a field different from their studies, choose to undertake an internship as part of their degree. This intensely practical professional development approach fosters graduates who are ready, willing and able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in the workplace.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have: * A completed Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in Business or equivalent industry experience. Students without a Business background will be required to complete a Graduate Certificate in Business.
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Academic title
Master of Business Systems
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Course description
Enrolment
International Students: To fulfil your student visa requirements, you’ll need to enrol in 30cp per semester. However, you may enrol in 40cp per semester (with your Program Advisor’s authorisation) which will reduce the time to complete your program.
Domestic Students have the option of undertaking either 30 or 40cp per semester.
Professional Outcomes
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills which will support a number of initial and middle career options including business analyst, systems and process resource management.
Professional Recognition
Accreditation assessment is currently being undertaken by the relevant authorities.
Course Structure
PROGRAM STR UCTURE (12 subjects equivalent)
Students must complete the following (unless exemption is granted on the basis of prior studies):
IT subjects (7) *
7 from the following 8 subjects must be selected:
Information Systems Development
Database Management
Strategic IS Management
Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
Business Processes/IT Operations
Technology Management
Security and Assurance
ICT Governance
Business subjects (5) *
5 from the following 9 subjects must be selected:
Financial Accounting and Company Reporting
Auditing (Financial Accounting and Company Reporting must be completed prior to this subject)
Management Accounting and Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Managerial Finance
Organisational Behaviour
Strategy
Principles of Project Management
Risk Management
* Alternate subject choices may be made available for students whose recent undergraduate program may overlap with the above.
