301512 v.3 Master of Internet Studies

MInetStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032988G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course provides skills and knowledge, plus an understanding of the growth, uses and future development and application of the Internet. Students are educated in aspects of Internet use or development for information dissemination and design, communication and community-building, policy development and advanced research skills. The course is designed to complement and extend existing knowledge, combining a general qualification with more specific educational opportunities to learn in a way that best suits existing needs and priorities. Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree with an appropriate level of achievement in any field from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students unable to enrol directly into the Masters program may gain entry through enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Internet Studies and successful completion of specified units in that course.

Specific Requirements

Students are required to have and maintain reliable Internet access.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time study or equivalent part-time study through flexible delivery using Internet technologies, including additional classes for on-campus students. Class attendance is mandatory for international students in Australia.

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 II

Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies; Graduate Diploma in Internet Studies.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Special Note

Students should note that master level units require substantial and independent advanced project work. 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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
300579	v.4	Internet Studies 502 - Internet Communications	2.0	25.0
300580	v.4	Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction	2.0	25.0
301498	v.2	Internet Studies 505 - Current Issues and Developments	2.0	25.0
305995	v.1	Internet Studies 506 - Cyberanalytics	2.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
306035	v.1	Internet Training and Development Major (Graduate Internet Studies)		100.0
		OR
306036	v.1	Internet Design Major (Graduate Internet Studies)		100.0
		OR
306037	v.1	Internet Content Management Major (Graduate Internet Studies)		100.0
		OR
308914	v.1	Internet Communications Major (Graduate Internet Studies)		100.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
305993	v.2	Internet Studies 695 - Network Culture and the Virtual Society	2.0	25.0
310565	v.1	Media, Society and Culture 693 - Master Project	2.0	50.0
310567	v.1	Media, Society and Culture 695 - Master Project	1.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2009	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.