Master of Science (Information Systems)
The Master of Science (Information Systems) is one of the research training streams of the Master of Science, focussing on people and their interaction with technology. The research training streams give students the opportunity to undertake a substantive research project as well as a broad range of coursework subjects including a professional tools component, as a pathway to PhD study or to the workforce.
On completion of this course students should have:
- a comprehensive understanding of the process and practice of research in Information Systems;
- a sophisticated understanding of the Information Systems discipline;
- completed a substantial piece of original research; and
- the necessary skills for further advanced research in Information Systems (e.g. in doctoral studies).
Download the new Master of Science (Information Systems) flyer (PDF)
Master of Science (Information Systems) Handbook (PDF)
Research Projects
Master of Science (Information Systems) students gain research experience in Information Systems by completing a thesis (worth 100% of the overall score) and two oral presentations (hurdle). Students may complete a 50 point Minor Research Project or, with approval from the Course Coordinator, a 100 point Major Research Project.
Some areas of research interest include:
- Human Computer interaction
- Electronic Commerce
- Enterprise Systems
- IT Outsourcing
- Health Informatics
- Broadband and Mobile Internet
- Knowledge Management
- Information Security
Below is a list of project proposals offered by academic staff for prospective Master of Science (Information Systems) students.
For more information about any of the projects, please contact the staff member, contact details on our staff page. If you have an interest in a particular area of Information Systems that is not listed below, you are welcome to approach academic staff about your ideas and the possibility of supervision.
Master of Science (Information Systems) Research Projects for 2010 (PDF)
Applications and Further Information
For information on course content, please contact Master of Science (Information Systems) course coordinator:
Dr Reeva Lederman
5.49, 111 Barry St Carlton
Phone: +61 3 8344 1535
Fax: +61 3 9349 4596
Email:reeva.lederman@unimelb.edu.au
See the Graduate School of Science for further information and to apply.