悉尼科技大学

The Master of Information Systems (Extension) is a postgraduate coursework offering aimed at meeting emerging demands for a new generation of technology professionals ready to deal with the challenges of complex systems. The offering will focus on the communication and computing infrastructure of enterprises and public organisations as they grapple with addressing contemporary socio-environmental challenges, and in creating a sustainable society. Students will study information systems management, processes and models, data analytics, planning and decision-making and knowledge management.

This course provides working professionals a unique opportunity to upskill to meet the job demands of an increasingly digital world of the future.

MIS (Ext) graduates will be able to lead and create value of a financial, environmental and social nature in any type of organisation.

The MIS (Ext) enables students to study additional subjects to further deepen and broaden their expertise.

Course aims

As a graduate, students will be able to harness the transformative power of Information Systems to drive sustainable and resilient environmental, economic and social practices – think business, government, community, health, non-government organisations and more.

Careers

The MIS (Ext) is designed for professionals interested in moving into an information systems career as much as for those working in information systems or related jobs. This course allows students to expand in further areas through the additional subjects that they engage with.

Roles include Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IS/IT Manager, Information Management Specialist, Data/Enterprise Architect, Digital Transformation Consultant, Business Process Manager, Supply Chain Manager, System Modeller or Data Visualization Expert in a range of sectors such as energy, transport, smart cities, business, and government.

Course structure
Course structure explained

Students are required to complete 96 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of Information Systems core subjects, 12 credit points of IS Studio project subjects, 12 credit points of complex systems core subjects and 12 credit points of complex systems choice subjects and 12 credit points of electives.