Master of Science - Information Systems
The Department of Information Systems is about people and their interaction with technology. The core research interests are in Community Informatics, Organisational Information System and Health Informatics.
PhD studies also provide advanced training designed to enhance professional knowledge in a specialist area, and encourage the acquisition of a wide range of advanced and transferable skills.
Course structure
Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course. Entry of all students into the program is dependent on the agreement of a supervisor and part-time students may be accepted. All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville). Mid-year entry is available.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline with at least a H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.
How to apply
You are not required to confirm a supervisor prior to your application submission. However, we encourage students to make contact with potential supervisors prior to applications being submitted. The find an expert website will assist in this process.
How to apply for Science graduate course programs.
Career prospects
Graduates from the MSc (Information Systems) will acquire advanced skills which are not only a strong foundation for a successful research career, but are also transferable to many exciting industry roles.
Demand for ICT skills in Australia is currently at a critical level, with vacancies out numbering supply of suitable candidates.
Graduates can help shape policy as consultants to industry and government in specialised areas such as:
- Usability
- Security
- Change management
- E-commerce
MSc (Information Systems) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the Department of Information Systems, working within our research groups which are world-leaders in areas of organisational and social aspects of information systems, and interaction design and usability.
Contact Details
Dr Reeva Lederman
Department of Information Systems
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 03 8344 1535
Email: reeva.lederman@unimelb.edu.au
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 6128
Fax: +61 3 8344 3351
CRICOS Code 062189B
