296517 v.2 Master of Commerce (Information Systems)

MCom(Curtin)

Introduction

This course is designed for those with a degree in information processing, information systems or equivalent who wish to develop skills related to the development and management of information systems.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

For entry into Stage I, candidates must hold a degree in Information Systems, Commerce or Computer Science from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification. For entry into Stage II of the course, a candidate must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Information Systems) or an appropriate honours degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee=paying course is of two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

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

Course Organisation

In the first year of the course students undertake one stream based on their previous background.

Additional Course Expenses

As far as possible the course will be supported electronically with each student required to have access to a home or office personal computer with connections to the Internet.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
300300	v.2	Stream For Students With Business But No Computing Background		100.0
		OR
300297	v.2	Stream For Students With Computing And Business Background		100.0
		OR
300298	v.2	Stream For Students With Computing But No Business Background		100.0
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				200.0
Year 2
11745	v.3	Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655	3.0	25.0
11746	v.2	Information Systems Dissertation 692	3.0	50.0
11747	v.3	Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				200.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
11452	v.2	Distributed Systems 511	3.0	25.0
11737	v.3	Designing Database Systems 502	2.0	25.0
11738	v.3	Executive Support Systems 502	5.0	25.0
11739	v.3	Information Technology Management and methodologies 601	3.0	25.0
11740	v.2	Business Analysis Methodologies 501	3.0	25.0
11741	v.3	Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501	3.0	25.0
13586	v.3	Development Tools for Web Environments 501	4.0	25.0
13587	v.3	Object Oriented Programming 502	5.5	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
5254	v.6	Business Policy 650	3.0	25.0
5749	v.4	Information Systems 650	3.0	25.0
6427	v.4	Statistical Data Analysis 674	3.0	25.0
11731	v.2	Development Technology 652	3.0	25.0
11749	v.2	Group Support Systems Technologies 653	3.0	25.0
11750	v.2	Information Management 602	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y
2004	Uni Bina Nusantara Indonesia	Trimester 1A	Y	Y
2004	Uni Bina Nusantara Indonesia	Trimester 2A	Y	Y
2004	Uni Bina Nusantara Indonesia	Trimester 3A	Y	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.

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296517 v.2 Master of Commerce (Information Systems)

Introduction This course is designed for those with a degree in information processing, information systems or equivalent who wish to develop skills related to the development and management of information systems.

Recognition of Prior Learning Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability This fee=paying course is of two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation In the first year of the course students undertake one stream based on their previous background.

Additional Course Expenses As far as possible the course will be supported electronically with each student required to have access to a home or office personal computer with connections to the Internet.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit