307964 v.2 Master of Information Systems Management
MInfoSysMgnt(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 049881B
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 professionals who recognise the need to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information systems in competitive, intelligent, global business environments. The program combines theory and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methods and technologies relating to information systems management.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A high course average in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems or computing related higher degree, or a high course average in an undergraduate degree either in a non-information systems, information technology or computing-related discipline. Students wishing to undertake a PhD at a later stage should enrol in the Master of Commerce (Information Systems).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management may apply for recognition of prior learning to a total of 200 credits. Waiver from specific units may be approved, but will require substitution in an approved unit by the Course Coordinator.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from 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
This course consists of 12 units of study. The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, business information, technology management, strategic information systems, knowledge management and intelligent systems, object oriented development, advanced problem solving, database management and information systems implementation and technological infrastructure.
Professional Recognition
With a prior computing-related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society and the British Computing Society.
Career Opportunities
Masters 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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 11455 | v.5 | Business Information Technology Management 612 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 309860 | v.1 | Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems 611 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | 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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