People
- Programme Director: Gillian Oliver
Senior Administrator: Chris King
- Writer: Nick Butler (Unlicensed)
Resources
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/study/postgraduate/mis
- Calendar pages: 203-206
- GatherContent:
- JIRA ticket:
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Versions
- v2.2: Updated layout to align with Gather
- v2.1: Refined wording, exemptions, etc.
- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v1: Initial draft
Qualifications covered
- Master of Information Studies (MIS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies (PGDipIS)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies (PGCertIS)
Movement
Enrolments are accepted in to any of the three qualifications.
Staircasing allows movement in both directions.
Master of Information Studies (MIS)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 3-4 of 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: Minimal
Required contact: Evenings
Location: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea)
Size (in points): 180
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.
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 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 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
Questions
- 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
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies (PGDipIS)
Length 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: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea)
Size (in points): 120
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 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
Questions
- 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
Length 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: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea)
Size (in points): 60
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 If you want to enrol for in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss their your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information. If you have any questions, talk to the Programme Director or Administrator.