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This course aims to qualify students as information and knowledge professionals in diverse and contemporary environments. It is designed to equip students with the relevant skills for professional practice in all knowledge and information management agencies including libraries.

The course emphasises the management and use of digital information for a diverse society and an organisations competitive advantage in the effective use of the internet. A broad theoretical base, emphasising the need for communication, is translated into the necessary skills for professional practice.

The course allows for specialisation in the fields of Knowledge Management, Internet Communication, Records Management and Librarianship or a general stream that allows students to customise an information studies qualification to suit their needs.

COURSE DURATION

Standard two semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum eight semesters.

Award(s) /Official Abbreviation

Master of Information Studies / M InfSt

ALTERNATE EXIT AWARDS

Master of Information Studies in Internet Communication
Master of Information Studies in Records Management
Master of Information Studies in Librarianship
Master of Information Studies in Knowledge Management

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

(a) Master of Information Studies (24 credit points)

(b) Students will choose a generalist course or one of four specialisations. The mix of required and restricted choice units will depend on this choice and is outlined below.
(c) Required as follows:
- (a) Information Studies (generalist) - Must pass 3 credit points as follows
- (b) Knowledge Management specialisation- Must pass 18 credit points as follows
- (c) Internet Communication specialisation - Must pass 12 credit points as follows
- (d) Librarianship specialisation - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
- (e) Records Management specialisation - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
(d) Restricted Choice as follows:
- (a) Information Studies (generalist) - Must pass 21 credit points from the following
- (b) Knowledge Management specialisation - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
- (c) Internet Communication specialisation - Must pass 12 credit points from the following
- (d) Librarianship specialisation - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
- (e) Records Management specialisation - Must pass 6 credit points from the following

Admission is normally based on four years academic standing in a related discipline with the completion of any of the following:a) Three year undergraduate degree plus an additional honours yearb) Four year undergraduate degree; orc) Three year undergraduate degree plus a graduate diploma; ord) Qualifications deemed the equivalent by the University.In addition, where an applicant does not meet the normal University requirements for admission they may be eligible for admission under RPL-based admissions provisions applicable to the course.ASSUMED KNOWLEDGEIt is assumed that students can demonstrate foundation skills and knowledge of computing, including the use of common software packages and the ability to access the internet and use email.

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✔️ Flexible study schedule
✔️ Experienced teachers
✔️ Certificate upon completion

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

Please note that UC Scholarships are available to all students, including interstate campus students.

New Scholarships 2014:

Max Salthouse Leadership Scholarship for Women
Rotary Club of Ginninderra Scholarship
The Neilson Foundation (in association with Platinum Asset Management) scholarship for Second and Third Year Financial Planning Students
Platinum Asset Management Scholarship for Second and Third Year Financial Planning Students
University of Canberra and John & Helen Grant Scholarship for Educational Leadership

Apply for a Scholarship at the University of Canberra

As a student you could be eligible for a University of Canberra Scholarship. The University has a number of scholarships available to all students, including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Domestic and International students. Scholarships are available in most disciplines and are supported by community organisations, the Government and the University of Canberra.

Step 1: Search - via semester/specific course/category and find scholarships that match your circumstances;
Step 2: Collect and complete supporting documentation to submit with your application;
Step 3: Log in to the applicant portal and apply online.

Accreditation

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

The Librarianship stream is accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). The Master of Information Studies is accredited by Records Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA). No professional recognition is available for the Knowledge Management and Internet Communication streams.

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