MASTER OF BUSINESS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
KPT/JPT (R/481/7/0743) 06/21 - MQA/SWA0163
(c) Two elective units (12 points) from Part 2,
section (b), above or any FIT Level 5 units
or Level 5 units offered by any faculty of
the University with approval from
the Course Director.
You will have the option of pursuing either
an industrial experience path or to undertake
a research project. (a) As a research pathway student, you will
complete:
> IT research methods
> Masters thesis part 1
> Masters thesis part 2
> Masters thesis final
Course structure
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS FOR ADVANCED
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(24 points)
Four advanced preparatory units:
> Introduction to business information systems
> Systems analysis and design
> Programming foundations in Java
> Introduction to databases
PART 3: ADVANCED PRACTICE (24 points)
You may choose to join the (a) research stream
or the (b) industry experience stream.
2 years (Full-time)
4 years (Part-time)*
Classes are held on weekday evenings.
February and July
This program will prepare you for careers in big
data analytics, information systems analysis and
design, IT project management, business
intelligence and enterprise systems. It is suitable
for students with previous qualifications in any
discipline, but if you do have a background in
Information Communication and Technology,
you will still find advancement opportunities in
the business management world.
Coursework
RM 54,100 Malaysian Student
RM 59,500 International Student
2019 fees for full course
*Part-time study is not available for international students.
(b) As an industry experience student, you
will complete:
> Professional practice
> Industry experience studio project
(12 points)
> FIT Level 5 elective
(b) Five units (30 points) from:
> Information and knowledge management
systems
> IT for management decision making
> Enterprise systems
> Enterprise architecture and management
> Distributed databases and big data
> User interface design and usability
> Business process modelling, design and
simulation
> Business intelligence and data warehousing
PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS
If you have a previous qualification in
the field of information communication
and technology, you may be granted
credit transfer (with a reduced fee) for
one semester of study. This means that
you can graduate in 1.5 years instead of
2 years.
“I chose Monash because of its world class
reputation, diverse student body, and different
approach to education than what I’m used to.
Over the past two years, I've gained enduring
and diverse friendships, brilliant and engaging
educators, as well as new perspectives.”
FIRDAUS MD DIN
Master of Business Information Systems
Firdaus completed his course while on study leave from Malaysia's
Public Service Department. He believes that information technology
will play an increasingly important role in public service delivery,
and that disruption is inevitable for the nation to become more
competitive. He hopes to be a part of that change.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 29
PART 2: CORE MASTER'S STUDY (48 points)
You must complete:
(a) Project management (6 points)