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Programme structure
The Master of Information Studies (MIS) is integrated with the Postgraduate Certificate and the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies, which provide stepping stones to the full MIS for those who are uncertain whether they can commit to the entire programme.
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Master of Information Studies (MIS)
Entry requirements
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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: https://victoria.gathercontent.com/item/2863555
- JIRA ticket:
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Versions
- v2.3: Updated "At-a-glance"
- v2.4: 2017 style changes
Qualifications covered
- Master of Information Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies
Relationship between qualifications
Enrolments are accepted in to any of the three qualifications.
Staircasing allows movement in both directions.
At-a-glance
Name: Master of Information Studies
Abbreviation: MIS
Duration: 3 trimesters
Duration details: 3-4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time
Schedule: Evening lectures
Intensity: Full time or part time
Type: Coursework and some research
Study at: Fully online
Complete: 180 points (11 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree, or extensive professional experiences
Start: Trimester 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree
To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
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Important information
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- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the
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- programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
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Complete 180 points
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Include 11 courses:
- INFO 520
- INFO 521
- INFO 522
- INFO 523
- INFO 527
- INFO 528
- INFO 580
- Four courses from:
- INFO 525
- INFO 530-579
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When completing this degree you may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management
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by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:
INFO 534
INFO 535
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While completing this degree you may obtain a specialisation in Library
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Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:
INFO 525
INFO 542
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Supplementary information
- Standard ones on Requirements of PG programmes
Tool tips
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Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies (PGCertIS)
Entry requirements
- Same as for the MIS (above).
Programme requirements
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Important information
To access online conferencing, distance students will need to have a device running a recent operating system with a minimum of 2GB RAM and 2.3 GHz, and a microphone, headset and speakers.
- If you don't have good basic IT skills you will need to take an introductory course at a polytechnic or night school, or complete an online course such as [The International Computing Driving License http://iitp.nz/activities/icdl]
At-a-glance
Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies
Abbreviation: PGDipIS
Duration: 2 trimesters
Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time
Schedule: Evening lectures
Intensity: Full time or part time
Type: Coursework
Study at: Fully online
Complete: 120 points (8 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree, or extensive professional experience
Start: Trimester 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree
To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Important information
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
Complete 120 points
Include eight courses:
- INFO 520
- INFO 521
- INFO 522
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- INFO 523
- INFO 527
- Three further courses from INFO 500-599
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A candidate for the MIS may obtain a specialisations as is described for the MIS above.
Supplementary information
- Standard ones on Requirements of PG programmes
Tool tips
- Standard ones on Requirements of PG programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (PGDipISM)
Entry requirements
- Same as for the MIS (above).
Programme requirements
- Total of 120 points required.
- Complete eight courses:
- INFO 520
- INFO 521
- INFO 522
- INFO 523
- INFO 527.
- Three further courses from INFO 500-599.
- A candidate for the MIS may obtain a specialisations as is described for the MIS above.
Supplementary information
- Standard ones on Requirements of PG programmes
Tool tips
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When completing the PGDipIS you 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
When completing the PGDipIS you 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
To access online conferencing, distance students will need to have a device running a recent operating system with a minimum of 2GB RAM and 2.3 GHz, and a microphone, headset and speakers.
- If you don't have good basic IT skills you will need to take an introductory course at a polytechnic or night school, or complete an online course such as [The International Computing Driving License http://iitp.nz/activities/icdl]
At-a-glance
Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies
Abbreviation: PGCertIS
Duration: 1 trimester
Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time
Schedule: Evening lectures
Intensity: Full time or part time
Type: Coursework
Study at: Fully online
Complete: 60 points (4 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree, or extensive professional experience
Start: Trimester 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree
To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
Important information
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
Programme requirements
Complete 60 points
Include four courses:
- INFO 520
- INFO 522
- Two further courses from INFO 500-599
When completing the PGCertIS you 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
When completing the PGCertIS you 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
To access online conferencing, distance students will need to have a device running a recent operating system with a minimum of 2GB RAM and 2.3 GHz, and a microphone, headset and speakers.
- If you don't have good basic IT skills you will need to take an introductory course at a polytechnic or night school, or complete an online course such as [The International Computing Driving License http://iitp.nz/activities/icdl]