194304 v.9 Master of Information Management

MInfoMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042187C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

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Course Overview

Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.

This course is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of information management is developing. This course is designed to provide graduates with a professional qualification in information management or an avenue to upgrade previous qualifications. Areas of study include Librarianship, Records Management, Corporate Information Management, Archives, Intranet Content Management, Knowledge Management, Digital Libraries.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia, the Australian Society of Archivists and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), only if the specified units are completed.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

Course Overview Note

Regular and reliable Internet access is required as is access to a Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Specifically, applicants require a three year bachelor degree in another discipline or a four year honours degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word processing and use of Internet browser software before commencement of the course.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Applicants professionally qualified in either librarianship, archives or records management and with professional experience will be eligible for credit for recognised learning of up to one year.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:

Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives; Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

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Course Organisation

Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.

The first year consists of professionally orientated units in information and library studies or records management and archives. In the final semester, students are expected to undertake higher degree coursework in relevant information units or take units within other relevant schools/departments within the University. There is opportunity to undertake an applied research project and present a final report.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2014	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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
300310	v.6		Information and Library Studies Stream		300.0
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300311	v.6		Records Management and Archives Stream		300.0
					300.0

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Humanities on telephone (08) 9266 3400, email humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://humanities.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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