Master of Business Systems (Research) for 2012

Entry requirements

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Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 0175

CRICOS code:008768J

Find out more

Visit http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/research or email fit-research@monash.edu

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Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 28,640 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Information Technology

Course code: 0175

CRICOS code:008768J

Find out more

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Enquire now Apply now

Why study Master of Business Systems (Research)?

The course provides training and research in the analysis, design, development and application of information technology to management and decision-making. This involves the study of business-related techniques, practices and procedures in areas such as management, commercial, financial, health and industrial systems leading to an understanding of the application of computer systems and information technology for business purposes. Areas of research may include business decision support systems, business modelling, data-mining and e-commerce systems, as well as financial, accounting, health care and administrative systems. Students undertake independent research for the thesis component of the course. The thesis comprises 75 to 100 per cent of assessment, with the remainder taken in coursework units. Note: The duration of the course is a minimum of 1 year (full-time) and up to a maximum of 2 years(full-time), with no extensions.

Course details

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Completion of a first degree in one of the following: business systems, computing, engineering, mathematics or statistical sciences, business or commerce.

Applicants' qualifications must comply with one of the following:

(a) completion of a four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline with at least a distinction average in the final year, or

(b) at least a distinction average obtained after completing four units of a masters by coursework in IT with previous research experience in research and development projects;

(c) at least a distinction average in a three-year bachelors degree in IT or cognate discipline and extensive industry experience in research or development.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Completion of a first degree in one of the following: business systems, computing, engineering, mathematics or statistical sciences, business or commerce.

Applicants' qualifications must comply with one of the following:

(a). at least second class honours obtained after completing a bachelors degree with honours in information technology or cognate discipline

(b). at least second class honours obtained after completing four units of a masters by coursework in IT with previous research experience in research and development projects

(c). at least second class honours in a three-year bachelors degree in IT or cognate discipline and extensive industry experience in research or development.

Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may apply.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with no band lower than 6.0; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.