Introduction to Master of Business Information Systems (C6003) (Monash Malaysia)

MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (C6003)

Welcome to the School of Information Technology and congratulations on your offer of a place in the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS).

Quick Facts

Units have a code and a title:

e.g. FIT9132 Introduction to databases

Foundation units are denoted by a ‘9’ as the first digit and core, elective and capstone units are denoted by a ‘5’ as the first digit.

PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVE AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Master Business of Information Systems program

Monash Graduate Attributes

Monash University prepares its graduates to be:

1. Responsible and effective global citizens who:

a. engage in an internationalised world

b. exhibit cross-cultural competence

c. demonstrate ethical values

2. Critical and creative scholars who:

a. produce innovative solutions to problems

b. apply research skills to a range of challenges

c. communicate perceptively and effectively

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

The Master Business of Information Systems program expects to produce graduates, who are:

1.competent in a business and IT related field

2.responsible and effective global citizens

3.leaders in their chosen profession or society at large

Program Outcomes (POs)

The Master Business of Information Systems program has developed a set of Program Outcomes (POs) for all of its graduates based on the competencies required by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)

PO1 Knowledge : Apply knowledge of business information system, and to solve advanced and complex IT problems in a technology-independent manner

PO2 Problem Analysis : Identify and analyse advanced and complex IT problems reaching substantiated conclusions

PO3 Design/Development of solutions : Design solutions for advanced and complex IT problems and assess their effectiveness.

PO4 Business and IT Professionalism, and Society : Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional business and IT practice

PO5 Ethics : Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of professional business and IT practice

PO6 Communication : Communicate findings and the rationale of design solutions to the full range of stakeholder

PO7 Lifelong learning: Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual development as a business and IT professional

PO8 Project management and finance : Demonstrate knowledge of project management, entrepreneurial principles and economic decision-making and apply these to manage research or industry projects.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE

96 credit points must be completed to qualify for the Master of Business of Information Systems:

• 24 points of level-9 units and 72 points level-5 units

Please visit this website for information on course structure:

http://www.monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/courses/C6003.html

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Kindly refer to this link:

https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/international-students/attendance-requirement

OVERLOAD AND UNDERLOAD

Application to Overload

• It may be possible for you to enroll in more than the required number of units in a semester. The maximum credit points overload permitted per standard academic year (i.e. semesters one and two) is normally 12 points and no more than 6 points per semester
• You need to get approval from your course coordinator before enrolling in more units each semester
• The criteria for overloading are:

• Completed at least one year of university study (8 units)
• A minimum of 60% average in previous academic years.

Application to under load

Kindly refer to this link for further information.

INTERMISSION

Kindly refer to this link : https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/student-admin/enrol-and-re-enrol/changing-your-enrolment/intermission

Kindly take note if you are an international student, you will also need to obtain approval for intermission from the International Student Pass office by submitting your request to ISP Helpdesk

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

Kindly refer to this link : https://www.monash.edu/exams/changes/special-consideration

STUDENT EXPERIENCES TO STUDY ABROAD

Intercampus exchange

• A change of study location, not a course
• Continue to receive credit for your overseas study towards your Monash degree - all your units will appear on your academic transcript as per usual
• Pay your normal fees to Monash Malaysia in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

International/Inter-University exchange

• A change of study location, not a course
• You will receive an official transcript from your host university showing all the units you did and your marks. Your Monash transcript will only show Satisfied Faculty Requirements (SFR)
• Pay your normal fees to Monash Malaysia in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

For more information visit Monash abroad website at https://www.monash.edu.my/study-abroad

EXAMINATION

Refer to this link

ACADEMIC PROGRESS

For further information regarding the Academic Progress, you can visit the below link: https://www.monash.edu/students/academic-progress

RESULTS

Refer to this link

GRADUATION

Further information pertaining to graduation, refer to:

https://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/student-admin/graduations

COURSE DISCONTINUATION

If you are planning to discontinue your study, you may wish to discuss with staff of your school Education Management Office or your lecturers. You may wish to consider applying for intermission as an alternative. Should you decide to proceed with course discontinuation, you should be aware of the strict deadlines which apply with regards to discontinuing units and courses and the financial and academic penalties that will be applied.

You can discontinue your course by submitting a Course Discontinuation form

RE-ENROLMENT

• All award students seeking to continue studies in the following academic year need to select units and formally enrol in them in order to be considered “re-enrolled’.
• From October to November every year
• Re-enrolment can be done via the Web Enrolment System (WES)
• Students will receive bulk email from Student Services
• 8 units to be enrolled = 1 academic year

- 4 units for Sem 1

- 4 units for Sem 2

• Avoid financial penalty

STUDENT PORTAL

• my.monash

Login to my.monash to access your email and key study resources, read student news and find out what’s happening on your campus.

http://my.monash.edu.au/

• Web Enrolment System (WES)

View and edit your enrolment details, exam schedules, academic records, apply to graduate and track your application

http://my.monash.edu.au/wes/

• Timetables

Allocate+ the system where you enter and edit your timetable preferences

http://www.monash.edu/timetables/allocate

• Moodle

Access your unit materials, participate in discussion, submit assignment and check your grades.

http://moodle.vle.monash.edu/my/

IMPORTANT DATES

Principal Dates for Monash University Malaysia

http://www.monash.edu.my/student-services/student-admin/semester-principal-dates

Semester dates summary

https://www.monash.edu/students/dates/summary-dates

System access dates

http://www.monash.edu/students/dates/system-access-dates

Census dates and teaching periods

https://www.monash.edu/enrolments/dates/census

IMPORTANT MESSAGES

Update your current address/contact number on WES.

1. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their correct mailing address is registered. Students may update their address/contact number on the Web Enrolment System (WES) online.

Check your student email regularly

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW?

Now that you understand your course so it’s time to enrol.

Domestic and International Students to:

* Follow the ‘Let’s Begin’ guidelines

Join the Virtual Orientation

If you have any questions related to the content of the orientation webpage, you may raise them during the school’s virtual orientation day.

Thank you and see you!