This program is a professionally oriented degree for those who want to obtain graduate level skills in Information Systems.  It is a conversion program for graduates who already possess a high quality degree in a non-information systems discipline provides in-depth coverage of the core areas of the Information Systems discipline but without assuming existing background or knowledge on the part of those enrolled. The prgoram aims to take those who enter it to a level of competence in the discipline that will enable them to embark upon a career in the field or to progress to more advanced study. Students who achieve the required grades may transfer into the more advanced Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) program after one year of study.

Students who have completed an information systems major in their undergraduate degree may apply for the program, but may be required to substitute more advanced courses for those already undertaken.

Admission Requirements

i. Applicants will be required to hold a pass (Bachelor) degree from an Australian university or overseas equivalent. Performance in the last two years of the degree is required to be at an average of 65% or better (or equivalent).

ii. Students who fail to meet the academic entry requirement at (i) above may be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate at least one year of full-time relevant work experience which was undertaken after graduation from their degree. The suitability of the students to enter the program will be at the discretion of the Dean.

iii. Students entering the program are required to have an understanding of mathematics at university level including calculus and algebra. Students who do not possess this assumed knowledge may undertake a mathematics bridging program. Students entering the program will also be assumed to be competent in the use of normal office automation software such as word processors, spreadsheets and presentation packages.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.