Why do the MIS?
Key Features of the MIS
The MIS provides a strong strategic focus, ideal for future IS/IT leaders. It does this by showcasing the research strenghts of the department, combined with its strong links to industry and the rich experiences of the student body.
Benefits include:
- Small classes - around 15-30 students, with the academics/facilitators able to provide individual attention and flexibility.
- Individual course planning with the Program Director to develop a program suited to your learning and career needs and
- A very flexible course with few compulsory subjects and a wide range of relevant electives available from other faculties
For more information on what learning in the MIS is like see the Learning Environment. |
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Who is the MIS for?Applicants for the MIS generally come from three key career backgrounds, each with the intention of developing their knowledge and leadership qualities as information systems professionals. Some students have undertaken an undergraduate degree in IT, IS or a related field and want to develop broader strategic thinking before embarking on a career. Others have had a career in one or more IT professional career paths including programming, systems analysis and design, operations management, systems support, project management, information management, IT architecture and strategic planning, IT training or IT consulting. Alternatively, students may have an undergraduate degree in a field unrelated to IT, however over time they have transitioned into an IT role from their original profession and developed IT skills.
What will I Learn?
While many students focus on the professional IS knowledge and skills derived from studying the MIS (see MIS Program and Subjects), the development of transferable skills is of equal importance in developing IS leaders. This is an intrinsic part of the MIS learning experience. Such skills include:
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- confidence to solve business and IT problems
- critical analysis and research
- independent learning
- collaboration and effective team participation
- time and project management
- application of models, frameworks and management theory with consideration to impacts and outcomes
- development of presentation and oral communication
- report writing and the ability to argue clearly
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It is these transferable skills which allow students to apply their newly learnt professional skills with confidence in the business world and which often lead to career progression. In addition the support gained from studying with a set of peers undergoing the same personal and professional experiences is an important benefit as is the support provided by academic staff committed to student development.
Graduate IT@Melbourne
The MIS is a part of the GraduateIT@Melbourne suite of programs.
Graduate IT is a new generation of graduate coursework programs for those seeking managerial, technical or commercial roles in the information and communications technology industry or for those who are seeking to embrace the latest cutting-edge knowledge in IT
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