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Master of Information Systems (864AS) // Entry and participation requirements
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
- Notes
Coordinator
Dr Sean Maynard
Email: sean.maynard@unimelb.edu.au
Contact
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: enquiries-STEM@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: Course webpage
- Email: Enquiry form
Entry requirements
Applicants must have:
- An undergraduate degree in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average in the final year of study or equivalent and two years documented relevant work experience; or
- A four-year Honours degree in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average in the final year of study or equivalent; or
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline, one year documented relevant work experience and the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average or equivalent; or
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline and the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems with at least H3 (65%) average or equivalent.
Language Requirements
All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University's English language entry requirements in accordance with Selection Principles: Regulation 11.1.A2 – Admission and Selection to Courses.
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements
For graduate students the University's English language entry requirements are set out at:
http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements/graduate-toefl-ielts
The University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)
The UMELBP provides a direct English language pathway from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific courses at the University of Melbourne. Students who have achieved an IELTS band 0.5 lower than their University of Melbourne course entry requirement may be able to proceed directly to their University studies upon successful completion of the UMELBP. More information is available from the Hawthorn Melbourne website. http://www.hawthornenglish.com/
The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/english-requirements.html
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Master of Information Systems welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.
The Master of Information Systems requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
a) the ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information;
b) the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks;
c) the ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Last updated: 30 January 2024