This program is offered only to continuing students. No new admissions will be accepted. Students who are interested in this study area should consider the MISP Master of Information Systems which will be offered from Semester 1, 2015.
| On-campus | External | |
| Start: | No new admissions | No new admissions |
| Campus: | Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place | Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place |
| Standard duration: | 2 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time | |
Notes
There are a limited number of courses available in semester
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Contact us
Current students
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside
Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
Email usq.support@usq.edu.au
Professional accreditation
The Master of Information Systems Extended program is accredited at professional level by the .
Program aims
The Master of Information Systems Extended is a vocationally and academically oriented program. The Master of Information Systems Extended provides for graduates in programs other than computing to gain skills and knowledge in key areas of computing which relate to their needs and the needs of their profession or industry. It aims to produce graduates who are managers in IT departments.
Program objectives
The Master of Information Systems Extended aims to produce graduates who are able to:
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acquire specific knowledge and skills in information technology which are relevant to their disciplines and careers
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understand a broad range of topics in information technology
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design, manage and develop software systems in an effective manner
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lead discussions relating to the computing aspects of their workplace
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become better problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment
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identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialisation, and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information
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demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level
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identify, analyse and solve problems in one or more areas of technology by selecting and using either quantitative or qualitative techniques appropriate to the resolution of technological problems
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satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies
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identify, interpret and evaluate major issues in a range of contemporary business information technology areas
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apply acquired knowledge associated with the studies to work environments
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articulate the principal theories, concepts and applications associated with the selected business information technology area(s)
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understand and act in accordance with the ethics of their profession.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
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hold at least a two-year diploma from an Australian or other recognised university, or an approved equivalent qualification, in an area other than computing; and have introductory knowledge of computing consistent with that found in the CIS1000 Information Systems Concepts course, or
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have successfully completed the equivalent of a Graduate Certificate in Business or Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Systems) and have introductory knowledge of computing consistent with that found in the CIS1000 Information Systems Concepts course.
International applicants must have met the or have completed the 精东传媒app's ELICOS/EAP programs.
Program fees
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Program structure
Students enrolled in the Master of Information Systems Extended must complete 16 courses.
Students must complete one of the following three specialisations:
General Information Technology specialisation:
| Course | Semester of offer Distance/Online |
Semester of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester of offer Springfield campus |
| All students - 2 compulsory core courses: | |||
| CIS2000 Systems Analysis and Design | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS2002 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Plus any 8 courses from the list below: | |||
| CIS1101 Business Online | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS2003 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS2005 Principles of Information Security | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS3001 | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS3002 Agile Methods | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS3003 Networks and Distributed Systems | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS3007 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS3008 Information Technology Service Management | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS3009 Enterprise Systems in Practice | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS3010 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS3011 * | 2 | 2 | |
| Plus any 6 courses from the list below: | |||
| CIS8000 Global Information Systems Strategy (Formerly CIS5001) | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | 1 |
| CIS8004 | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS8008 Business Intelligence | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8009 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8010 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8011 Digital Innovation | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8018 Cyber Security | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8100 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Footnotes | |
| * | CIS3011 replaces CIS2200 Advanced Office Applications: Access and Word from Semester 1, 2011. |
Information Systems Development specialisation:
| Course | Semester of offer Distance/Online |
Semester of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester of offer Springfield campus |
| Compulsory courses: | |||
| CIS1101 Business Online | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS2000 Systems Analysis and Design | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS2002 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS2003 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS3001 | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS3003 Networks and Distributed Systems | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS3007 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS3010 | 2 | 2 | |
| Plus any 2 courses from the list below: | |||
| CIS2005 Principles of Information Security | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS3002 Agile Methods | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS3008 Information Technology Service Management | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS3009 Enterprise Systems in Practice | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS3011 * | 2 | 2 | |
| Plus any 6 courses from the list below: | |||
| CIS8000 Global Information Systems Strategy (Formerly CIS5001) | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | 1 |
| CIS8004 | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS8008 Business Intelligence | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8009 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8010 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8011 Digital Innovation | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8018 Cyber Security | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8100 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Footnotes | |
| * | CIS3011 replaces CIS2200 Advanced Office Applications: Access and Word from Semester 1, 2011. |
Information Technology Management specialisation:
| Course | Semester of offer Distance/Online |
Semester of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester of offer Springfield campus |
| Compulsory courses: | |||
| CIS1101 Business Online | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS2000 Systems Analysis and Design | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS2002 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS2005 Principles of Information Security | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS3003 Networks and Distributed Systems | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS3008 Information Technology Service Management | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS3009 Enterprise Systems in Practice | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS3011 * | 2 | 2 | |
| Plus any 2 courses from the list below: | |||
| CIS2003 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS3001 | 1 | 1 | |
| CIS3002 Agile Methods | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS3007 | 2 | 2 | |
| CIS3010 | 2 | 2 | |
| Plus any 6 courses from the list below: | |||
| CIS8000 Global Information Systems Strategy (Formerly CIS5001) | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | 1 |
| CIS8004 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8008 Business Intelligence | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8009 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CIS8010 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8011 Digital Innovation | 2, 3 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8018 Cyber Security | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CIS8100 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Footnotes | |
| * | CIS3011 replaces CIS2200 Advanced Office Applications: Access and Word from Semester 1, 2011. |
Exit points
A student who chooses not to complete or who does not maintain good standing in this program will be permitted to exit with a lesser qualification as set out below, provided that they have met the requirements of that program.
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A student who completes all the requirements of the Master of Information Systems may, upon application, exit with that qualification.
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A student who successfully completes 8 courses that satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Business may, upon application, exit with that qualification.
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A student who successfully completes 4 courses that satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Business may, upon application, exit with that qualification.
Credit
As the Master of Information Systems Extended is a graduate conversion program, credit approved in the program does not automatically apply to other postgraduate programs offered by the USQ.
Candidates for the 16-course Master of Information Systems Extended may be eligible for up to a total of 8 units of credit. These may be granted on the basis of completed equivalent postgraduate study from a recognised university or on the basis of relevant completed undergraduate study. However, the maximum credit that will be considered on the basis of undergraduate study is 4 courses.
Recommended enrolment pattern
Recommended enrolment pattern
Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.
Please refer to the program structure. Students requiring assistance should contact the Senior Administration Officer (Student Support).
