Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

307968 v.1 Master of Commerce (Information Systems Management)


MComInfoSysMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 049879G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

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

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Necessary for entry into Stage I, candidates must hold a degree in computing-related or business discipline from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification with a minimum course average of 60 per cent. For entry into Stage II of the course, a candidate must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management with a minimum course average of 65 per cent. No information technology/information systems industry experience is required for entry into Stage II of the program. Students wishing to progress to a PhD are required to complete a 100 credit dissertation and achieve a minimum Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 70 per cent.

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. No exemptions will be given, although units may be substituted at the School's discretion. Other units may be approved by the Manager Postgraduate Programs.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is four 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

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management.

Course Organisation

The core areas studied in Stage I include: managing information systems project and risks; business information technology management; problem-solving; information security management; object oriented design; advanced enterprise systems modelling; data mining and advanced database management and research methods. Stage II incorporates advanced coursework involving business intelligence and cyberwarfare, strategic alignment of information systems, and new paradigms in e-business. Students may choose toundertake a research project or optional units covering strategies for web management, enterprise network security, object oriented programming, computer forensics or statistical data analysis.

Professional Recognition

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

Further Information

Contact the postgraduate coordinator in the School of Information Systems.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
11455 v.5   Business Information Technology Management 612 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
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 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
11730 v.5   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601 3.0 25.0
11747 v.3   Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 3.0 25.0
302119 v.4   New Paradigms in e-Business 601 3.0 25.0
307339 v.1   Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
6427 v.4   Statistical Data Analysis 674 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.5   Object Oriented Programming 602 3.0 25.0
307335 v.2 * Computer Forensics 601 3.0 25.0
307780 v.1   Information Systems Research Project 692 3.0 50.0
307781 v.1   Information Systems Research Project 693 3.0 75.0
307782 v.1 # Information Systems Dissertation 694 3.0 100.0
 
# Students may select a Dissertation/Project unit together with appropriate option units to the value of 100 credits
* Or any other CBS unit approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator
 

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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