145904 v.2 Master of Electronic Commerce

Introduction

This is a specialised professional degree. The coursework based program focuses on the use, management, application and exploitation of computing and communications-based technologies that make up the so-called information superhighway. It examines the ways these technologies can be used to facilitate or enable business processes - in particular those processes involving local, regional and global information exchange between individuals, and within and between groups or organisations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A recognised bachelor degree or postgraduate qualification, or an equivalent qualification and considerable work experience.

Specific Requirements

Students must have their own Internet access.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed units in the Graduate Certificate or Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Electronic Commerce) may transfer into this program, subject to satisfactory performance and receive credit for any completed units. Waiver from specific units may be approved but will require the student to substitute an approved unit from the optional list for the waived unit. Depending on previous field of study students may be required to complete one or more foundation units before commencing the first stage.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course will run throughout the academic year with a view to full-time students completing the program in 18 months.

Intermediate Awards

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

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. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

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.