Online Information Systems Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course prepares students for employment in Information Systems or related industries and as information systems professionals. Students develop an understanding of the underlying principles and applications and acquire professional knowledge and skills which will enable them to adapt to this interesting and dynamic field.

Career opportunities exist in the areas of systems analyst as well as ICT business analyst. Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry training modules, including Cisco (internal students) and Microsoft (internal and external students).

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Master of Information Systems at CQUniversity provides you with an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in information systems processes as an integral tool for improving organisational performance. This program develops your capacity to manage the functional responsibility for choosing, implementing and maintaining information systems within an organisation in any industry.

You will extend your knowledge and understanding of design, implementation and management issues involved in the application of information technology (IT) and obtain an advanced understanding of the techniques and practicalities of the information systems development process. The program will give you the knowledge of management of organisation technology and security. It will also equip you with the skills required by modern businesses for solving contemporary information systems problems. Within this program you will study six courses giving you the foundation knowledge in information systems, in addition to choosing a major in Business Analysis, Information Systems (IS) or Technology Management.

The majors offered in this program focus on particular aspects of technology, business management and information systems. Within each area of specialisation you can choose elective courses from within the business or IT areas. The choice within this program allows you to design your degree to suit your interests and desired career outcomes.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college; or a CQUniversity Graduate Certifi cate in Information Systems, or equivalent.

If you have completed an approved graduate diploma such as the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems, you may be granted standing of up to four core courses and two electives provided the electives are chosen from the approved list of courses for the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems.

Advanced entry is available directly into term two if you can demonstrate that you have attained the required knowledge. You will undertake nine courses to complete the program. To be granted advanced entry you must:

have a bachelor degree;
be able to demonstrate the required knowledge (based on the ICT Management, COIT20233 Professional Skills in ICT and COIS20025 Systems Development Overview);
either:
have two years relevant work experience;
have one year other postgraduate education; or
have attained a final year GPA of 4.7 in your undergraduate degree at an Australian institution, or equivalent

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Bachelor of Information Systems aims to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to build a career as an information systems professional and recognise the value of the contribution they can make to society as a professional.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed VCE or equivalent, including a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Master of Information Systems course has been developed in response to the rapid growth in the use of information systems and eCommerce applications by businesses and governments internationally. The course provides specialist skills in the business-oriented principles and practices of information systems and eCommerce. It focuses on the strategic use of information in a business and policy context, supported by a sound technical understanding and capability in specific areas of information systems, particularly eBusiness, supply chain management, and project management. The course is primarily aimed at IT professionals who wish to extend their expertise in information systems and eCommerce, as well as graduates from other disciplines who wish to understand the implications of eCommerce in their business. The course meets the needs of students from different backgrounds and incorporates extremely flexible methods of delivery combining the use of high quality off-campus study materials with periods of intensive face-to face learning, as well as the option to undertake many units entirely through electronic teaching.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution, or for those without a degree, a masters degree may be accepted in lieu of a 3-year bachelor degree, or a graduate certificate in a cognate area plus 5 years minimum relevant work experience. Applicants may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning for appropriate units of completed postgraduate study.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The many and varied outcomes of this program will be largely dependent on the students, the nature of their commitment, and the focus of their elective course work. Graduates will be expected to demonstrate expertise and leadership in their chosen streams. The program fully expects to enable graduates to fill key positions in the growing information technology and services sector. This will include taking positions in information systems management, IT project management, software design, and research implementation and developments.
The program also expects that, given the high quality of training, and the focus of training on applied skills, graduates will demonstrate significant entrepreneurial activity in their chosen areas. As well, the program is expected to produce qualified instructors for public and private organizations providing IT training and education.

Entry Requirements

• Hold a baccalaureate degree in computer science, information systems, or a related area, or
• Hold a baccalaureate degree or higher and have significant professional-level experience with information systems (defined as follows: "Experience must be in a role requiring the use of a significant level of IT knowledge where a high level of independent judgment and responsibility are exercised"), or
• Hold the CIPS ISP designation or equivalent (Canadian IT Professional [CITP] or Certified Computing Professional [CCP] designation).
• Successful completion of a degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction; proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required;
• A grade of 70% or higher in an Athabasca University undergraduate or equivalent level English course that is recognized by the faculty/centre;
• Successful completion as a non-program student of a number of Athabasca University courses as determined by the faculty/centre;
• Most recent official score, taken within the last two years, of any of the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain a minimum score of 550 (on the written test) or 80 (on the Internet-based test);
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a minimum score of 6.0;
• Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test and obtain a score of 80;
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) and obtain a minimum score of 60.

Other Fees

• $150 Application fees

• $200 Admission fees

• $100 Non-program application fee (non-refundable) required only once and waived if previously an AU student

• $250 Transfer credit evaluation fee

• $100 Supplemental examination fee

• $250 Course extension fee

• $75 Letter of Permission fee

• $250 Per course Western Deans' Agreement administration fee (non-AU visiting students)

• $350 Course withdrawal processing fee

• $13 AU Graduate Student Association Fee (per credit)

• $4,440 Project option fee (in Canada)

• $7,400 Thesis option fee (in Canada)

Notes

• If the potential applicant does not have a degree, but believes his or her education and experience is equivalent to an undergraduate degree, then it is the responsibility of the applicant to put forward this position in writing as part of the application process.
• Applications for program admissions will be considered only if the applicant has full and unrestricted access to the World Wide Web.
• Currency of academic credentials may be an issue if the candidate has not worked in the IT field for more than five years.

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