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Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology and Master of Information Technology

Select a Year:2010
Select a Location:North Ryde (Sydney)
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Course Information:
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department(s): Department of Accounting and Finance
Department of Computing
Area Of Study: Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Statistics
Computing, Engineering and Technology
Course Type: Postgraduate
Degree Type : Double Degree
CRICOS Code: 048828D
Key Features:
The Division of Economic and Financial Studies/GACC and the Division of Information and Communication Sciences/PPDP jointly offer the Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology (MIST) and the Master of Information Technology (MIT) as a double degree program. Successful students will graduate with full recognition by Macquarie University that two postgraduate degrees have been earned.  
Suitable For:
The MIST/MIT double degree is designed as a career-relevant pathway for postgraduate students wishing to study in the combined areas of business, information systems and information technology. 
Career Opportunities:
Holding the MIST/MIT postgraduate qualification will be an advantage to graduates seeking work in areas such as business information systems design, information technology management and electronic commerce. 
Requirements - 2010 :  
Entry Requirements: Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 2.70 out of 4.00. However, a preference is given to applicants who hold a degree with a significant business, commerce or information systems/technology component, or a degree that demonstrates successful study of an academic or professional discipline in depth, such as economics, law, science, engineering or humanities.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Details - 2010 :  
Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July), 2010
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 1.5 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 48
Proposed Per Credit Point Fee*: $751.00
Proposed Annual Fee*: $24,032.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 32 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: 6-8
Application: Apply for this course here
Enquiries to: Macquarie International - iso@mq.edu.au
Notes: Please note that a student's MCom specialisation in Information Systems and Technology will not be stated on their testamur (graduation certificate) but it will be included on their academic transcript.

Applicants are expected to have completed foundation units in their Bachelor degree. Students without an adequate foundation are required to complete a four-unit preliminary program before enrolling in any Master of Commerce unit.

Preliminary programs are conducted by the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT), located on the Macquarie University campus. Preliminary programs can be commenced in any SIBT trimester (February, June or October) and take four months to complete. Students who complete a preliminary program will be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology consists of four standard units: Accounting 1A, Business Principles, Introduction to Information Systems & Technologies, and Introductory Statistics. Where it is determined that a student has already adequately completed studies equivalent to one or more of these units, an elective unit can be substituted.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2010, the 2010 fee will apply. For units completed in 2011 (or 2012, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2011 (or 2012) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2010: the 2010 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2011 will take effect from semester one, 2011.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program which will vary from the sample program listed here. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.

It is highly recommended that you access the website http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au at least two weeks prior to your arrival and enrolment at Macquarie University. This will ensure that you have a suitable plan for the days and times that you wish to attend your lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for your enrolled units. Please note that your class timetable still needs to be officially confirmed with your Academic Adviser upon enrolment and may be subject to change due to class availability.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
ITEC800 Systems Engineering Process
ITEC802 Object Oriented Technology
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
ACCG812 Information Technology Management
ACCG822 Information Systems in Business
BUS800 Electronic Commerce
MIST800 Computer Applications in Business
ITEC871 Information Systems Design and Management
ITEC842 Enterprise Management
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
ITEC841 Project and Risk Management
YEAR 2 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
MIST812 Decision Support Systems
MIST822 Web-Database Engineering
ITEC832 Enterprise Application Integration

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