307964 v.3 Master of Information Systems

MInfoSysMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 049881B
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 professional master program is designed for computing/business information professionals who are interested in advancing their skills and knowledge in one of the areas designated majors: Information Systems Management, Business Technology or Information Systems Security. The master provides scope for the merger of theory and practice and incorporates new concepts and technologies.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Master 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 and other essential study materials.

Course Overview Note

Students wishing to undertake a PhD at a later stage should enrol in the Master of Commerce (Information Systems).

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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 must have a 60% course average in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems, or a 60% course average in a Bachelor Degree in a non-information systems discipline.

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.

Students who have already completed the Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Information Systems) may apply for credit for recognised learning for up to a total of 200 credits. Waiver from specific units may be approved but will require substitution with an approved unit by the course coordinator.

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 Information Systems.

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.

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, information systems implementation, and technological infrastructure.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply information systems and knowledge management principles to support business operations by providing an appropriate technological base and managing an effective information systems body

2. apply systems theory and systems development techniques to develop systems appropriate to a range of business organisations

3. conduct information requirements determination, recommend appropriate solutions, manage and participate in their implementation using a range of system development tools, platforms, languages and environments

4. able to effectively communicate information and system requirements, policies and procedures, system designs, specifications and implementation details

5. manage and implement appropriate information systems that provide a suitable technological base to suit a range of business organisations

6. ability to see the business potential of new technologies as they emerge.Ability to appreciate, and apply where appropriate, the philosophies behind new methodological approaches as they emerge

7. apply communications and collaboration technologies to support international organisations, understand and appreciate relevant international ICT standards, and the role of ICTs in supporting international organisations

8. understand the range of potential impacts of information technology on users, and manage and design systems and technologies that are appropriate to a wide range of users

9. apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security, employ best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of information systems and information technology organisations

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is 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
Year 1 Semester 1
307775	v.2		Introduction to Programming 501	3.0	25.0
307777	v.2		Systems Analysis 501	3.0	25.0
11737	v.3		Designing Database Systems 502	4.0	25.0
314242	v.1		Information Systems Service Management 501	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11741	v.4		Business Project Management 501	3.0	25.0
309856	v.2		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
			OR
313057	v.1		Information Security Management 551	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.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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