307971 v.1 Master of Commerce (Electronic Business)

Introduction

This course is designed for information technology or electronic commerce professionals who wish to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information technology in global electronic business environments. The course combines theory, research and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporate objectives by the application of computing and communications based technologies in electronic business environments.

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%. For entry into Stage II of the course, a candidate must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology or an appropriate honours degree, in addition, a minimum course average of 65 per cent in prior studies is required for entry into Stage II. 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 disseratation and achieve a minimum Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 70%.

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

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

The areas studied in Stage I include - managing information systems projects and risks, collaborative technologies, enterprise network infrastructure, web design and architecture, object oriented programming and problem solving. Stage II - incorporates advanced coursework involving strategies for web management, enterprise network security, web services and research methods. Students may choose to undertake a research project or optional units covering strategic alignment of information systems, business intelligence and cyberwarfare, datamining and advanced database management, enterprise network management, statistical data analysis, strategic logistics management or internet enabling technologies.

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 carrying out electronic business.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

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.

Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 7, 2004
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