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Programme structure

Qualifications covered

The
  • Master of Information
Studies (MIS) has embedded within it the Postgraduate Diploma and the
  • Studies 
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies
.

Enrolments are accepted in to

: Any

any of the programmes.

  • Staircase allows movement: From smaller up and from the larger down.

    • Questions

    We need to pin down the deliver options, both for the 'summary card' and the implications for a study visa for international students

    Staircasing allows movement in both directions.

    Master of Information Studies (MIS)

    At-a-glance

    Minimum duration (if studied full-timeLength of study (in trimesters): 3-4 trimestersof full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time

    Can be studied part-time

    Starting trimesters: 1

    Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

    Composition: Coursework, Research

    Research component: LittleMinimal

    Required contact: Evenings

    Location: Distance (100%) or On-campus (Pipitea)

    Entry requirements

    To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

    • A Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree and
    • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

    Important information

    • Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss their options.

    Programme requirements

    Complete at least 180 points.

    Complete eleven courses:

    • INFO 520
    • INFO 521
    • INFO 522
    • INFO 523
    • INFO 527
    • INFO 528
    • INFO 580
    • Four courses from:
      • INFO 525
      • INFO 530-579

    Student completing the MIS this degree may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

    • INFO 534

    • INFO 535

    Students completing the MIS this degree may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

    • INFO 525

    • INFO 542

    Important information

    Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director (link to http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/about/staff/gillian-oliver) to discuss their suitability for a possible exemption.

    Questions

    1. Do the entry requirements insist on a NZ Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree? What does this mean for international students? I have already removed it in anticipation of this answer (smile)

    Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies (PGDipIS)

    Minimum duration (if studied full-time): 2 trimestersLength of study (in trimesters): 2 of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

    Can be studied part-time

    Starting trimesters: 1

    Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

    Composition: Coursework

    Research component: None

    Required contact: Evenings

    Location: Distance (100%) or On-campus (Pipitea)

    Entry requirements

    To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

    • A Bachelor's degree and
    • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

    Important information

    • Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss their options.

    Programme requirements

    Complete 120 points.

    Complete eight courses:

    • INFO 520
    • INFO 521
    • INFO 522
    • INFO 523
    • INFO 527
    • Three further courses from INFO 500-599

    Student completing the PGDipIS may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

    • INFO 534

    • INFO 535

    Students completing the PGDipIS may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

    • INFO 525

    • INFO 542

    Important information

    Questions

    Same as 1 for MIS above
    • or Administrator.

    Questions

    1. Prospectus talks about a degree with/at 'good academic performance'. Is this a requirements or a suggestion, as I can't see it in the Calendar?

    Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies (PGCertIS)

    At-a-glance

    Minimum duration (if studied full-time): 1 trimesterLength of study (in trimesters): 1 of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

    Can be studied part-time

    Starting trimesters: 1

    Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

    Composition: Coursework

    Research component: None

    Required contact: Evenings

    Location: Distance (100%) or On-campus (Pipitea)

    Entry requirements

    To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

    • A Bachelor's degree and
    • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

    Programme requirements

    Complete at least 60 points.

    Complete four courses:

    • INFO 520
    • INFO 522
    • Two further courses from INFO 500-599

    Student completing the PGCertIS may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

    • INFO 534

    • INFO 535

    Students completing the PGCertIS may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

    • INFO 525

    • INFO 542

    Important information

    Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director (link to http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/about/staff/gillian-oliver) to discuss their suitability for a possible exemption.

    Questions

    Same as 1 for MIS above
    • or Administrator.