Master of Spatial Information Science (MC-SISC)

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Overview

Award title	Master of Spatial Information Science
Year & campus	2019
CRICOS code	069276B
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Graduate Coursework
AQF level	9
Credit points	200 credit points
Duration	24 months full-time or 48 months part-time

THERE IS NO FURTHER ENTRY INTO THIS COURSE. THE COURSE STRUCTURE BELOW ONLY APPLIES TO RE-ENROLLING STUDENTS WHO COMMENCED THEIR STUDIES PRIOR TO 2015.

Prospective students interested in Spatial Information may wish to consider the Master of Information Technology (Spatial) program.

The course serves the needs for a professional qualification for the broad spatial information profession, which covers, among others, areas of government, infrastructure management, planning including public participatory planning, telecommunication (location-based) and web-based services (mapping, navigation, volunteered geographic information), intelligent transportation systems, intelligent building systems, land management, banking and insurance industry, consulting, environments, agriculture and forestry.

Entry requirements

THERE IS NO FURTHER ENTRY INTO THIS COURSE.

A three-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate* discipline with at least a 65% average (University of Melbourne equivalent).

Students must meet the individual pre-requisites of chosen subjects within the course. Prerequisites are not expected to be a major barrier with the general expectation electives are chosen in the area of student's first degree.

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

* Broad discipline areas include computer science, environments (planning, landscape, and agriculture), economics, cognitive science or public health or other discipline specialisation as approved by the Coordinator

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Master of Spatial Information Science 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 Spatial Information Science requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

(1) The ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information

(2) The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks

(3) The ability to actively and safely contribute in laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students

There are additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects

Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Professional accreditation

The MSISc is accredited by EUR-ACE® and RICS as a professional qualification recognized in the Commonwealth and Europe.

Intended learning outcomes

This course has as its objectives that graduates should:

Have a sound fundamental understanding of the scientific principles and the technology of spatial information
Have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the School's courses are accredited
Possess a broad knowledge base of spatial information science and technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professional with whom spatial information experts routinely communicate
Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources
Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology
Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society
Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the spatial information profession and the community
Have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities
Understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development

Generic skills

Graduates are able to demonstrate competence across the broad field of spatial information science and engineering, and, through a specialization in one other science or engineering discipline of their choice, they have an excellent understanding of interfaces and links with other science and engineering disciplines. The Master of Spatial Information Science program develops breadth of understanding and outlook, and ability to engage with a wide range of technologies and applications, with sufficient depth in one or more specific areas of practice to develop competence in handling technically advanced and complex problems

Graduate attributes

Strong analytical skills
Depth of understanding
Practical ingenuity
Creativity
Understanding of global issues
Communication
Business and management
High ethical standards and professionalism
Leadership
Lifelong learners
Academically excellent
Knowledgeable across disciplines
Attuned to cultural diversity
Active global citizens
Leaders in communities

Course structure

The Master of Spatial Information Science is a 200 point course consisting of:

Eight spatial information subjects (six core and two electives) (100 credit points)
Four subjects from (an)other discipline(s) (approved electives) (50 credit points)
An interdisciplinary research project either in one semester or spread over a year (50 credit points)

Subject options

Core and elective requirements in the Master of Spatial Information Science

Students must complete:

Six core subjects - 75 credit points
Two spatial information electives - 25 credit points
Four approved electives - 50 credit points
Interdisciplinary research project - 50 credit points (1 or 2 subjects)

Core spatial information subjects

The following core subjects must be taken:

(75 points)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) No longer available July (On Campus - Parkville)
GEOM90008	Foundations of Spatial Information	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90018	Spatial Databases	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90016	Advanced Topics in GIScience	No longer available
GEOM90007	Spatial Visualisation	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90006	Spatial Analysis	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90015	Spatial Data Infrastructure	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Spatial information selectives

Students must select two subjects from the list below:

(25 points)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
GEOM90042	Spatial Information Programming	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90005	Remote Sensing	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CVEN90045	Engineering Project Implementation	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ISYS90050	IT Project and Change Management	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Interdisciplinary research project subject/s

From the list of interdisciplinary research project subjects below students must select either:

GEOM90020 Spatial Information Research Project or
GEOM90010 Spatial Information Research Project A and GEOM90023 Spatial Information Research Project B or
GEOM90013 Spatial Information Research Project C and GEOM90031 Spatial Information Research Project D

(50 points)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
GEOM90020	Spatial Information Research Project	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	50
GEOM90010	Spatial Information Research Project A	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90023	Spatial Information Research Project B	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	37.5
GEOM90013	Spatial Information Research Project C	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	25
GEOM90031	Spatial Information Research Project D	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	25

Electives

Students must select four elective subjects. The course allows a combination of four subjects of ANY graduate subjects, pending the course coordinator's approval.