307964 v.1 Master of Information Systems Management


MInfoSysMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 049881B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This professional masters program is designed for experienced information systems professionals who recognise the need to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information systems in competitive, intelligent, global business environments. The program combines theory and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methods and technologies relating to information systems management.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management may apply for recognition of prior learning for up to a total of 200 credits. Waiver from specific units may be approved but will require substitution in an approved unit by the Course Coordinator.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management 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 Master of Information Systems Management consists of 12 units of study. The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, business information technology management, information security management, object-oriented design, advanced enterprise systems modelling, data mining and advanced database management, business intelligence and cyber warfare and problem-solving. Students may choose optional units from the areas of object-oriented programming, global network security, statistical data analysis, strategies for web management, strategic alignment of information systems, computer forensics, and new paradigms in e-business.

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 employing information systems in a management context.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11455 v.4   Business Information Technology Management 512 3.0 25.0
11730 v.4   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 501 3.0 25.0
11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
12527 v.4   Information Security Management 551 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11745 v.4   Research Methods (Information Systems) 655 3.0 25.0
307773 v.2   Data Mining and Advanced Database Management 601 4.0 25.0
307774 v.1   Advanced Enterprise Systems Modelling 501 4.0 25.0
307776 v.3   Object Oriented Design 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

307339 v.1   Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601 3.0 25.0
307779 v.1 # Information Systems Research Project 691 3.0 50.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
6427 v.4   Statistical Data Analysis 674 3.0 25.0
11747 v.3   Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 3.0 25.0
13037 v.3   Strategies for Website Management 601 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
302119 v.4   New Paradigms in e-Business 601 3.0 25.0
307335 v.2   Computer Forensics 601 3.0 25.0
 
# This unit can be replaced with two optional units chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2005 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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.