1. Master of Business Information
Systems (DMIS)
Program overview
Program information
Program Code: DMIS
Program Level: Postgraduate
Program Content: 54 units
Home Campus: City West
Program Length: 1.5 years
(full time)
Intake: Study Period 2 + 5 + 7
For more information on Master
of Business Information Systems
please visit: programs.unisa.edu.au/
public/pcms/
Entry requirements
All applicants must arrange an
interview with the program director
before applying. Applicants would
normally have a bachelor degree in
Information Systems, Information
Technology, Business, or equivalent
qualifications; with at least a grade
point average of 5.0 (credit average)
Study options
This program must be taken via
internal delivery and on a full-time
basis only.
The University of South Australia’s Master
of Business Information Systems (BIS) is an
intensive program where students can obtain
a highly sought-after master degree and real
world experience over 12 calendar months.
The program represents a unique convergence
between the IT and Business disciplines and
produces graduates with both technical,
interpersonal communication and management
skills – a highly valued commodity in today’s
competitive business environment.
Catering for the needs of industry, the BIS
program was developed and continues to
develop through close consultation between
the university and the public, private and
not-for-profit sectors. It is a selective program,
with enrolment dependent on a combination of
high academic achievement, a written application
and an interview before a panel comprising an
academic staff member, a program graduate and
an industry partner representative.
A major point of difference of the BIS program is
its concentrated focus on experiential learning.
Students undertake three semester-long industry
placements (two individually, one as part of
a group), centred on applied projects in real
world businesses. Through this, students can
gain a valuable insight into the machinery of IT/
IS management and are able to start making a
constructive contribution sooner, upon entry to
the workplace.
The School of CIS maintains close links with
industry in both its teaching and learning and
research activities, and nowhere is this more
apparent than in the industry partnerships
developed through the BIS program. Some of
our strongest and most enduring collaborative
relationships have begun through the provision
of BIS placements. Participating industry partners
include:
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State and Federal Government
departments – Centrelink, Health SA,
Families and Communities, Information
Economy, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, SA Courts Administration Authority
The finance sector – ANZ Bank
Not for Profit – SA Council of Social
Service, UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide
Utilities, mining and energy sector – ETSA
Utilities, SA Water, APA Group, Santos
Consulting: Deloitte, Fujitsu Australia…
and many others.
Careers and industry
Another benefit of the BIS program is that
it provides expertise in performing an IT
management role, combined with the
analytical ability to use information effectively
for decision-making. This equips graduates
with the necessary skills and knowledge to
secure a position and to progress into a senior
management role. This claim is supported
by a 100% professional employment rate
experienced by BIS alumni.
Employment opportunities abound for BIS
graduates, in diverse roles, including: systems
analyst, business analyst, information systems
specialist, or in general management. Graduates
may also be recruited into an area where
information systems skills can be applied such as
accounting, marketing or human resources.
Contemporary business relies on the
management of information technology
for increased productivity and profitability and
graduates of the BIS program are ideally placed
to establish successful careers at the forefront of
this interesting and dynamic field..
Professional recognition
This program is accredited by the Australian
Computing Society. It is highly regarded both
locally and internationally.
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2. Why CIS@UniSA?
Information for domestic students
Fees: This program is Commonwealth Supported.
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are
calculated at the course level.
How to apply
Applications to this program are online via
SATAC’s Gradstart portal
For further information
Dr Gaye Deegan
Program Director
(08) 8302 0298 or (08) 8302 3969
Email: gaye.deegan@unisa.edu.au
The University of South Australia’s School of Computer and Information Science
(CIS) is the largest information and communications technology (ICT) tertiary
provider in South Australia. Students are given the opportunity to gain industry
experience, up to date technical knowledge and the ability to complete a real-life
project through our Industry Alliance Program which has over 200 industry
partners.
The courses are offered by academics who are active researchers and practitioners
in their field and are able to offer the resulting expertise as part of their teaching.
Our strong links with industry and research organisations ensures that this degree
is highly relevant to industry employers at local, national and international level.
Further information
Information for international students
Fees: $AU 22,750 per 1.0 EFTSL for students
commencing in 2012. Fees are calculated on
a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined
one year in advance and are subject to variation.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in
Reading and Writing subscores and minimum
overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two
years or corresponding results from an equivalent
test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic
English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification
at diploma level or above completed in Australia
within the last two years; or Successful completion
of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma
level or above conducted and completed in
English within the last five years in a country in
which English is commonly used, as determined
by the University. Where the study in English
was more than five years ago, this requirement
may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work
experience of two or more years duration in a
setting where English is the language of business
subject to satisfactory evidence as determined
by the Program Director.
How to apply
Applications to this program are via UniSA’s
Apply Online portal
For further information about
UniSA’s Business Information programs
please contact:
+61 3 96274854
Or freecall:
Australia: 1800 1818 58
China (Northern): 10 800 61 00 245
China (Southern): 10 800 261 0245
Indonesia: 001 803 61 269
Japan: 0053 161 0011
Taiwan: 00801 611 343
Web: www.unisa.edu.au/international/
Email: international.office@unisa.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Number 00121B
Information correct at time of printing (August 2011)
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Master of Business Information Systems
CRICOS code: 036334C (Master)
SATAC code: 4CM023 (Master)
Course List
Units
Rules
Core courses
ICT Specialist Industry Project
ICT Masters Professional Project 1
IT Procurement and Vendor Management
Enterprise Architectures M
ICT Masters Professional Project 2
9
9
4.5
4.5
9
Elective courses
Accounting for Management M
People, Organisations and Leadership
Fundamentals of Information Systems M
Enterprise Data Management
Global Business Environment
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Principles of Finance
Marketing Management
Communication Management, Ethics and the Law
Commercial Law M
Mobile Commerce and Technology M
Electronic Evidence 1 – Forensic Computing
Information Assurance and Security
Mobile Enterprise Workshop
Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Mining
Network Technology M
Enterprise Architectures M
Network Architecture and Realisation M
Enterprise Systems using SAP M
Special Topics in Information Systems M
Networking for Small Business
Computer and Network Security M
Managing Networks and Telecommunications M
Information Security Management M
Information Technology Project Management M
Information Technology Strategy and Management M
Knowledge Management in Organisations M
Organisational e-Transformation
Business Process Modelling and Workflow
IT Stakeholder Engagement
Health Information Systems
Business Information Technologies
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
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4.5
4.5
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4.5
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4.5
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4.5
4.5
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4.5
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The program requires
completion of courses
totalling 54 units taken
over 1 calendar year.
Students are expected to
attend program seminars
scheduled by staff and
industry partners.
Students are required to
complete two courses
while working with an
industry partner. The
industry partners make a
contribution toward the
expenses incurred during
the program.
Students are required
to complete 18 units of
elective courses and should
consult the Program
Director when choosing
the electives.
Students who do not
have an appropriate
business background
will be required to
choose the following
electives: Accounting
for Management M and
People, Organisations and
Leadership.
Students who do not
have an appropriate IS/
IT background will be
required to choose the
following electives:
Fundamentals of
Information Systems
M and Enterprise Data
Management.
Students who have
previously completed ICT
Specialist Industry Project
or equivalent are required
to choose 9.0 units of
elective courses instead.
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