307971 v.1 Master of Commerce (Electronic Business)


MComElectrnBus(Curtin)

Introduction


This course is designed for information technology or electronic commerce professionals who wish to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information technology in global electronic business environments. The course combines theory, research and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporate objectives by the application of computing and communications based technologies in electronic business environments.

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 with a minimum course average of 60%. For entry into Stage II of the course, a candidate must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology or an appropriate honours degree, in addition, a minimum course average of 65 per cent in prior studies is required for entry into Stage II. No Information Technology/Information Systems industry experience is required for entry into Stage II of the program. Students wishing to progress to a Phd are required to complete a 100 credit disseratation and achieve a minimum Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 70%.

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.

Intermediate Awards


A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation


The areas studied in Stage I include - managing information systems projects and risks, collaborative technologies, enterprise network infrastructure, web design and architecture, object oriented programming and problem solving. Stage II - incorporates advanced coursework involving strategies for web management, enterprise network security, web services and research methods. Students may choose to undertake a research project or optional units covering strategic alignment of information systems, business intelligence and cyberwarfare, datamining and advanced database management, enterprise network management, statistical data analysis, strategic logistics management or internet enabling technologies.

Professional Recognition


With a prior computing related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society and the British Computing Society.

Career Opportunities


Masters graduates generally find employment in management and leadership roles within private and public organisations carrying out electronic business.

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

11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
13012 v.3   Collaborative Enterprise Technologies 502 3.0 25.0
13013 v.4   Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  OR  
11730 v.4   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11745 v.4   Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 3.0 25.0
12527 v.4   Information Security Management 551 3.0 25.0
13587 v.4   Object Oriented Programming 502 3.0 25.0
302120 v.3   Web Site Architecture 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

13037 v.3   Strategies for Web Site Management 601 3.0 25.0
13038 v.3   Enterprise Network Security 601 3.0 25.0
307790 v.1   Web Services 601 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

307788 v.1   Information Technology Dissertation 699 3.0 100.0
  OR  
307787 v.1 ^ Information Technology Research Project 698 3.0 75.0
  OR  
307786 v.1 ^ Information Technology Research Project 697 3.0 50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
6427 v.4   Statistical Data Analysis 674 3.0 25.0
11454 v.4   Enterprise Network Management 612 3.0 25.0
11747 v.3   Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 3.0 25.0
12280 v.3   Strategic Logistics Management 502 3.0 25.0
13199 v.5   Internet Enabling Technologies 601 3.0 25.0
307339 v.1   Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601 3.0 25.0
307773 v.2   Datamining and Advanced Database Management 601 4.0 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
^ If students select these units they must select appropriate optional units provided
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.