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Course Information

Master of Management Information Systems

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code L71

This course is relevant to employment of both information technology (IT) and non-IT professionals who recognise the need to acquire knowledge and managerial skills with respect to the role and pervasiveness of information and communications technology and its associated management implications in contemporary organisations.
Management Information Systems (MIS) describes the broad opportunities for supporting the application of technologies in business. This course specifically addresses the business and technology issues arising from enterprise use of IT and covers technological, managerial and strategic issues. Students have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as supply chain and logistics, project management, business analytics, or cyber security. These specialty streams are at the cutting edge of developments in the sector today. The course will sharpen commercial awareness in information systems and develop competencies for analysis, effective decision making, communication and ethical practice.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Clinical or professional work placement Option

Students can choose to complete a 20-credit point work placement unit. The 20-credit point work placement option requires students to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of learning in a work setting. Work placement hours are typically completed on a part-time basis and students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their course learning outcomes. Work placements will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.

Duty of care

Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

Application process

Enrolments into work placement units are by application only. Interested students should contact the work-integrated learning team at least one semester prior to when they hope to commence their placement. Eligible students will be required to participate in a recruitment process which could involve submitting recruitment documents and attending an interview (virtual or face-to-face) with the work-integrated learning team and prospective industry partners. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee entry into work placement or internship units.

Professional practice rules

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the host organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

Implications of failing

Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate the ethical, professional, and sustainable implications of information systems decisions and justify responsible courses of action.
2. Strategically implement information systems practices, technologies, tools and technical skills appropriate to promote continuous improvement in diverse national and global contexts.
3. Collaborate effectively and inclusively within teams to communicate information systems insights professionally with diverse stakeholders.
4. Act with autonomy, accountability, and strategic insight, informed by ongoing learning and reflection that drive solutions for complex information systems challenges.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Membership

Students can apply for membership with Australian Computing Society.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. This course allows eligible applicants to fast track their degree through Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL), where they have completed a degree in a specified discipline (or with appropriate experience): You may be able to receive CRPL if you have any of the following: - A Bachelor degree, or major, in a related discipline*, or - A Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus two years relevant work experience^, or - A Graduate Certificate of Information Systems (or equivalent), or - A current professional certification in Information Systems, such as ACS-CP, or - Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent. Depending on the nature of your prior study and experience, you may be able to complete your course in 1.5 years of full-time study (3 years of part-time study) – 180 credit points. *Related discipline refers to any Information Systems related discipline. ^Relevant work experience constitutes professional experience in Information Systems positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator. All applications are assessed individually, and the exact amount of credit awarded will depend on how your previous study or experience aligns with this course.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• City Campus: Part Time, Full Time
• Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time

Cross Campus Attendance

SCI units delivered at the Joondalup Campus

Course Coordinator

Dr Sashah MUTASA

Course Structure

This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.

• Learning Units are where students develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through regular activities and feedback.
• Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate that learning.

Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.

* Assessment Unit

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course