307964 v.3 Master of Information Systems

MInfoSysMgnt(Curtin)

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

Introduction

The professional master program is designed for computing/business information professionals who are interested in advancing their skills and knowledge in one of the areas designated majors: Information Systems Management, Business Technology or Information Systems Security. The master provides scope for the merger of theory and practice and incorporates new concepts and technologies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants must have a 60% course average in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems, or a 60% course average in a Bachelor Degree in a non-information systems discipline. Students wishing to undertake a PhD at a later stage should enrol in the Master of Commerce (Information Systems).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have already completed the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management may apply for recognition of prior learning 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 or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Graduate Diploma in Information Systems.

Course Organisation

This course consists of 12 units of study. The core areas studied include: managing information systems projects and risks, business information, technology management, strategic information systems, knowledge management and intelligent systems, object oriented development, advanced problem solving, database management, information systems implementation, and technological infrastructure.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Master 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11737	v.3	Designing Database Systems 502	4.0	25.0
307775	v.2	Introduction to Programming 501	3.0	25.0
307777	v.2	Systems Analysis 501	3.0	25.0
309857	v.2	Business Web Design 501	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11741	v.4	Business Project Management 501	3.0	25.0
309856	v.2	Object-Oriented Development 501	3.0	25.0
309858	v.1	Technological Infrastructure 502	3.0	25.0
309859	v.1	Information Systems Implementation 552	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
312439	v.1	Information Systems Management Major		100.0
		OR
312440	v.1	Information Systems Security Major		100.0
		OR
312441	v.1	Business Technology Major		100.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2010	Sydney Campus	Semester 1S		Y
2010	Sydney Campus	Semester 2S		Y
2010	Sydney Campus	Sydney Summer Semester		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.