307964 v.1 Master of Information Systems Management

MInfoSysMgnt(Curtin)

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Introduction
This professional masters program is designed for experienced 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 and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methods and technologies relating to information systems management.

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 three semesters full time study 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 Master of Information Systems Management consists of 12 units of study. The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, business information technology management, information security management, object oriented design, advanced enterprise systems modeling, datamining and advanced database management, business intelligence and cyberwarfare and problem solving. Students may choose optional units from the areas of object-oriented programming, global network security, statistical data analysis, strategies for web management, strategic alignment of information systems, computer forensics, and new paradigms in e-business.

Professional Recognition
With a prior computing-related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society and the British Computing 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. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11455	v.3		Business Information Technology Management 512	3.0	25.0
11730	v.3		Advanced Problem Solving for Information Systems Managers 501	3.0	25.0
11741	v.3		Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501	3.0	25.0
12527	v.3		Information Security Management 551	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11745	v.3		Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655	3.0	25.0
307773	v.1		Datamining and Advanced Database Management 601	4.0	25.0
307774	v.1		Advanced Enterprise Systems Modelling 501	4.0	25.0
307776	v.1		Object Oriented Design 501	4.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
5698	v.5		Organisational Behaviour 550	3.0	25.0
					25.0
Year 3 Semester 1
307779	v.1	#	Information Systems Research Project 691	3.0	50.0
					50.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1				Hrs/Wk	Credits
6427	v.4		Statistical Data Analysis 674	3.0	25.0
11747	v.3		Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601	3.0	25.0
13037	v.3		Strategies for Web Management 603	3.0	25.0
13038	v.3		Enterprise Network Security 604	3.0	25.0
13587	v.3		Object Oriented Programming 502	5.5	25.0
302119	v.4		New Paradigms in e-Business 601	3.0	25.0
307335	v.1		Computer Forensics 601	3.0	25.0
#	Students may undertake IS Research Project 691 (50 credits) or choose two optional units

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.