Program 5539 generated on Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:14:37 GMT

Master of Information Systems/Master of Information Technology (International students)

5539 Nathan Postgraduate Semester 1, Semester 2 intakes Credit points 160 Duration 2 years full-time Delivery by School of Information and Communication Technology Griffith Business School Award abbreviation MInfSys/MInfTech CRICOS code 068408C

Overview and Fees About this program

This program offers a combination of technical and managerial knowledge and skills, which will provide you with a holistic approach to effectively manage information technology in organisations. The program encompasses a comprehensive, modern postgraduate education in the principles and practice of information technology, combined with management tools and practices and the capacity to use that knowledge. You'll develop an in-depth knowledge of information and communication technologies and information systems, which will enable you to manage the functional responsibility for choosing, implementing and maintaining information systems and technology within an organisation and across organisations. My attendance during the program

Attendance information
The Master of Information Systems/Master of Information Technology is offered full-time and part-time on campus at the Nathan campus. You may choose to study courses at other
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campuses if or where the program structure allows. As a full-time student, you will generally attend 9-12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the semester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 3-6 hours of scheduled classes per week. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week. Sufficient classes will be scheduled from 5pm to accommodate part-time students unavailable to attend classes during the day. If you are an International student on a student visa you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Work-integrated learning
The Industrial Affiliates Program is a Work-Integrated Learning program that has been designed to integrate students into the workplace through the completion of an industry based project. It is designed to benefit both the student as well as the industry partner. The Industrial Affiliates Program is an elective course in this degree. The IAP is a one semester 40 credit points industry-based project with both an industry professional supervisor and an academic supervisor. The maximum workplace attendance requirement will be 5 days a week (40 hours) over 14 weeks (ie. 560 hours). Students are also provided with the option of completing a 20 credit points version of the IAP which involves working the equivalent of 2 working days per week over the semester at the Industry Partner's workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning in this degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. What are the fees?

An International student is one who is not:

an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a person who has Australian permanent resident status. Tuition fees An International student pays tuition fees Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date (end of teaching week 4). Tuition fees are charged according to the approved tuition fee for the semester in which the student commences the program Program fees for the Master of Information Systems/Master of Information Technology (5539) Year Fee Category / Band Fee per CP Tuition Fee per EFTSL ( 80 cp) 2013 INT_PG_9B $267.00 $21,360.00 2012 INT_PG_9B $257.00 $20,560.00 2011 INT_PG_3A $238.00 $19,040.00
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Calculating the tuition fees for your full degree program Calculating the tuition fees for your full degree program Changing programs If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the fees applicable to the new program for the semester they commence in that program. Permanent resident status If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the semester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place. The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic feepaying place to a commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admissions Policy. If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the semester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place subject to availability. If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the semester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a place under the Research Training Scheme (RTS). Further information Fees and charges policy: Fees and Charges Policy Schedule B - Fees for International Students Schedule G - Fees for Non-award and Continuing Education Students Fees and financial assistance website My opportunities after graduation

My career opportunities
You'll gain industry-recognised skills as well as technical, analytical and research skills in information systems and information technology. Completion of this combined degree will prepare you for a wide range of senior employment opportunities relating to the development and management of information technology in any organisation. These positions may include systems analyst/developer, web/ eCommerce developer, database designer and administrator and information resource manager. It can also lead to higherlevel positions involved in formulating strategic plans and developing policy. Graduates are not limited to working in the IT industry but may work in all industries where the
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management of IT and implementation of information systems is essential for efficient and effective operations.

Professional recognition
As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Professional accreditation
The Master of Information Systems and the Master of Information Technology are accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

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