194304 v.9 Master of Information Management

Introduction

This course is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of information management is developing. This course is designed to provide graduates with a professional qualification in information management or an avenue to upgrade previous qualifications. Areas of study include Librarianship, Records Management, Corporate Information Management, Archives, Intranet Content Management, Knowledge Management, Digital Libraries.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A three year bachelor degree in another discipline or a four year honours degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word processing and use of Internet browser software before commencement of the course.

Specific Requirements

Regular and reliable Internet access is required as is access to a Microsoft Windows operating system.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants professionally qualified in either librarianship, archives or records management and with professional experience will be eligible for recognition of prior learning of up to one year.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of 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 Awards 11

Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives; Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies.

Course Organisation

The first year consists of professionally orientated units in information and library studies or records management and archives. In the final semester, students are expected to undertake higher degree coursework in relevant information units or take units within other relevant schools/departments within the University. There is opportunity to undertake an applied research project and present a final report.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia, the Australian Society of Archivists and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), only if the specified units are completed.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

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.

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.