Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

307965 v.2 Master of Information Technology


MInfoTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050633G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This professional masters program is designed for business information systems or information technology professionals who recognise the need to increase their knowledge or skills in the planning, development, application and management of information technology and innovation in competitive, global business environments. This program incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporative objectives with leading edge technologies.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

Course Organisation

The Master of Information Technology consists of 12 units of study. The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, web application and architecture, data mining and advanced database management, enterprise network management, systems development methodologies and problem solving.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Postgraduates generally find employment in supervisory and management roles within private and public organisations utilizing information technology, or design and development of IT systems.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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.1   Business Web Design 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
309856 v.1   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
11730 v.5   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601 3.0 25.0
13587 v.5   Object Oriented Programming 602 3.0 25.0
307773 v.2   Data Mining and Advanced Database Management 601 4.0 25.0
309861 v.1   Web Application Architecture 604 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2006 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.



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