199503 v.11 Master of Information Systems

Introduction

This is a specialised research course designed for suitably qualified candidates interested in undertaking research into the development and management of information systems.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Information Systems) or Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Information Technology) with creditable performance, or an appropriate honours degree, including a unit covering information systems research methods, may apply for selection.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, School of Information Systems. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses

The Curtin Business School provides facilities and benefits for those studying this course by research, including access to suitable computer facilities, office space, financial assistance to attend appropriate intra or interstate conferences and towards associated research costs.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Information Systems) or Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Information Techonolgy) but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.