Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology

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Course Type:	Postgraduate Coursework Degree
Award:	MCom - Master of Commerce
More Information:	Graduate Studies Office
Study Pattern Code	INFT70P

Key Features

The aim of this postgraduate degree is to provide graduate students with a breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in information systems and information technology sufficient to operate effectively at a professional level in a wide range of organisational structures. More specifically, the program is provided for students who seek a business perspective in their study of information systems and technology rather than a computer science perspective.

Suitable For

The degree is available to students with or without a business oriented IS/IT background, however students with limited business and IS/IT units in a prior degree will be required to complete a preliminary program to build foundation skills.

Career Opportunities

E-commerce management, software development, database management, information technology marketing, system analysis, software training, web design and management and information technology management.

Requirements

Entry Requirements:	Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a GPA of at least 2.70 out of 4.00. More detail is available in Admission Rules for Australian and International Students. The MCom in Information Systems and Technology does not require prior work experience for admission.
Course Quota:	No
Work Experience Requirements:	No
English Language Requirements:	English proficiency is required at IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580. More information can be accessed from English Language Requirements.
Domestic Students:	Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre. Application forms are also available through Macquarie University's Postgraduate Studies Section. Fees
International Students:	Apply through Macquarie International. Fees

Course Details

Minimum Course Duration:	1 Year
Location:	North Ryde
Course Commences:	Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Study Options:	Full-time Part-time
Course Credit Point Value:	32
Enquiries:	Graduate Studies Office Faculty of Business and Economics Building E4A, Level 2, Room 222 Macquarie University NSW 2109 Telephone: (61 2) 9850 8526 Fax: (61 2) 9850 9956 Email: busgrad@efs.mq.edu.au
Notes:	Please note that a student's 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 should have completed introductory IS/IT units plus some business units, including accounting and business statistics. Applicants without these units will be required to complete a Preliminary Program (PP). The PP will be conducted by the Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) and will consist of four units that can be completed in one semester of full-time study.

Structure of the Course

The award of MCom in Information Systems and Technology requires the completion of eight postgraduate units (32 credit points) selected from the following list of units.

For comprehensive details of the course structure and units available visit the GSO website.

MCom IS&T Double Degree with Master of Information Technology

The Graduate Studies Office and the Division of Information and Communication Sciences jointly offer the MCom 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. For more information see MIST/MIT double degree.

International Study Programs

Students in the MCom are able to participate in an international study experience such as a short 4-6 week program at an overseas university, a semester of study on a student exchange program or an articulated double degree at a university in another country. These international study opportunities are available to both Australian and international students, are partially funded by a Macquarie Travel Grant and count for credit toward the MCom. See International Study Programs for more information.

MCom and Exemptions in the CPA Program

CPA Australia has designated the MCom in Information Systems and Technology a specialist masters degree. Under this arrangement, students who complete the MCom in Information Systems and Technology in full (32 credit points) and then enrol in the CPA program of CPA Australia are able to claim exemption from two elective segments in the CPA program.

Time to Complete

The MCom in Information Systems and Technology can be completed in one year by full-time study or longer by part-time study. Students can take a maximum of four units (16 credit points) in a semester, although three units is the minimum required to maintain full-time status.

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. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au.