Version and resources
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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
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Programme structure
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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
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Relationship between qualifications
Enrolments are accepted in to
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any of the
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three qualifications.
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Staircasing allows movement
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Questions
- We need to pin down the deliver options, both for the 'summary card' and the implications for a study visa for international students.
Master of Information Studies (MIS)
At-a-glance
Minimum duration (if studied full-time): 3-4 trimesters
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1
Composition: Coursework, Research
Research component: Little
Required contact: Evenings
Location: Distance (100%) or On-campus (Pipitea)
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
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
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To be accepted by the
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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
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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 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
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.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information. If you have any questions, talk to the Programme Director (link to http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/about/staff/gillian-oliver).
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)
Minimum duration (if studied full-time): 2 trimesters
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:
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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
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Include eight courses:
- INFO 520
- INFO 521
- INFO 522
- INFO 523
- INFO 527
- Three further courses from INFO 500-599
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When completing the PGDipIS you may obtain a specialisation
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in Archives and Record
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Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:
INFO 534
INFO 535
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When completing the PGDipIS you may obtain a specialisation
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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.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information. If you have any questions, talk to the Programme Director (link to http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/about/staff/gillian-oliver).
Questions
- Same as 1 for MIS above
- 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 trimester
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:
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
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60 points
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Include four courses:
- INFO 520
- INFO 522
- Two further courses from INFO 500-599
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When completing the PGCertIS you may obtain a specialisation
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in Archives and Record
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Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:
INFO 534
INFO 535
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When completing the PGCertIS you may obtain a specialisation
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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.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information. If you have any questions, talk to the Programme Director (link to http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sim/about/staff/gillian-oliver).
Questions
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]