Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

307969 v.1 Master of Commerce (Information Technology)


MComInfoTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 018042J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This master by coursework is designed for information systems or information technology professionals who recognise the need to increase their knowledge and skills in the management and strategic application of information technology in competitive, global business environments. Combining theory, research and practice, this course incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporative objectives with leading edge technologies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Necessary for entry into Stage I, candidates must hold a degree in a computing-related 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 Technology 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

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

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 Information Technology.

Course Organisation

The core areas studied in Stage I include: managing information systems projects and risks; business information technology management; enterprise network infrastructure; web design and architecture; data mining and advanced database management; enterprise network management and problem solving. Optional units are offered in the areas of object-oriented design, information security management, statistical data analysis, web platform design and development. Stage II incorporates advanced coursework involving business intelligence and cyberwarfare, enterprise network security, object oriented programming and research methods. Students may choose to undertake a research project or optional units covering strategic alignment of information systems, computer forensics, web services and platforms or new paradigms in e-business.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Masters graduates generally find employment in management and leadership roles within private and public organisations utilising information technology.

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
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
13013 v.4   Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 25.0
302120 v.3   Website Architecture 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
11454 v.4   Enterprise Network Management 612 3.0 25.0
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
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
11730 v.5   Advanced Systems Problem Solving 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
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
11747 v.3 * Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601 3.0 25.0
13037 v.3   Strategies for Website Management 601 3.0 25.0
13199 v.5   Internet Enabling Technologies 601 3.0 25.0
13586 v.4   Development Tools for Web Environments 501 3.0 25.0
302119 v.4   New Paradigms in e-Business 601 3.0 25.0
307335 v.2   Computer Forensics 601 3.0 25.0
307776 v.3   Object Oriented Design 501 3.0 25.0
307786 v.1   Information Technology Research Project 697 3.0 50.0
307787 v.1   Information Technology Research Project 698 3.0 75.0
307788 v.1 # Information Technology Dissertation 699 3.0 100.0
307790 v.1   Web Services 601 3.0 25.0
 
# 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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