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

Introduction

This course is designed for 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, 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%.

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

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management 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 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

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 vital study materials.

Further Information

Postgraduate Coordinator in the School of Information Systems.

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.

^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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Current as of: January 28, 2005
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