307969 v.1 Master of Commerce (Information Technology)

MComInfoTech(Curtin)

Introduction
This Masters by coursework is designed for information systems or information technology professionals who recognize the need to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information technology in competitive, global business environments. This course combines theory, research and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporative objectives with leading edge technologies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Necessary for entry into Stage I, candidates must hold a degree in a computing-related discipline from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification. For entry into Stage II of the course, a candidate must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is four semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
The core areas studied in Stage I include - managing information systems projects and risks, business information technology management, enterprise network infrastructure, web design and architecture, datamining and advanced database management, enterprise network management and problem solving. Optional units are offered in the areas of object-oriented design, information security management, statistical data analysis, web platform design and development. Stage II incorporates - advanced coursework involving business intelligence and cyberwarfare, enterprise network security, object oriented programming and research methods. Students may choose to undertake a research project or optional units covering strategic alignment of information systems, computer forensics, web services and platforms or new paradigms in e-business.

Professional Recognition
With a prior computing related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities
Masters graduates generally find employment in management and leadership roles within private and public organisations utilising information technology.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11455 v.4 Business Information Technology Management 512 3.0 25.0

11741 v.3 Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0

13013 v.4 Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 25.0

302120 v.3 Web Site Architecture 501 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11454 v.4 Enterprise Network Management 612 3.0 25.0

11745 v.4 Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655 3.0 25.0

307773 v.2 Datamining and Advanced Database Management 601 4.0 25.0

5698 v.5 Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11730 v.4 Advanced Problem Solving for IS Managers 501 3.0 25.0

13038 v.3 Enterprise Network Security 601 3.0 25.0

13587 v.4 Object Oriented Programming 502 3.0 25.0

307339 v.1 Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601 3.0 25.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

11747 v.3 * Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 3.0 25.0

13037 v.3 Strategies for Web Site Management 601 3.0 25.0

13199 v.5 Internet Enabling Technologies 601 3.0 25.0

13586 v.3 Development Tools for Web Environments 501 4.0 25.0

302119 v.4 New Paradigms in e-Business 601 3.0 25.0

307335 v.2 Computer Forensics 601 3.0 25.0

307776 v.2 Object Oriented Design 501 4.0 25.0

307786 v.1 Information Technology Research Project 697 3.0 50.0

307787 v.1 Information Technology Research Project 698 3.0 75.0

307788 v.1 # Information Technology Dissertation 699 3.0 100.0

307790 v.1 Web Services 601 3.0 25.0

# Students may select a Dissertation/Project unit together with appropriate option units to the value of 100 credits

* Or any other CBS unit approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

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