307971 v.1 Master of Commerce (Electronic Business)

MComElectrnBus(Curtin)

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Introduction
This master by coursework is designed for information technology or electronic commerce professionals who wish to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information technology in global electronic business environments. The program combines theory, research and practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporate objectives by the application of computing and communications based technologies in electronic business environments.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Necessary for entry into Stage I, candidates must hold a degree in a computing-related discipline 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 Information Technology or an appropriate honours degree, in addition, a minimum course average of 65 per cent in prior studies is required for entry into Stage II.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business may apply for recognition of prior learning of 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 four semesters full time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business 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 areas studied in Stage I include - managing information systems projects and risks, collaborative technologies, enterprise network infrastructure, web design and architecture, object oriented programming and problem solving. Stage II - incorporates advanced coursework involving strategies for web management, enterprise network security, web services and research methods. Students may choose to undertake a research project or optional units covering strategic alignment of information systems, business intelligence and cyberwarfare, datamining and advanced database management, enterprise network management, statistical data analysis, strategic logistics management or internet enabling technologies.

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 carrying out electronic business.

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
11741	v.3		Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501	3.0	25.0
13012	v.3		Collaborative Enterprise Technologies 502	3.0	25.0
13013	v.3		Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501	5.0	25.0
5698	v.5		Organisational Behaviour 550	3.0	25.0
			OR
11730	v.3		Advanced Problem Solving for Information Systems Managers 501	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11745	v.3		Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655	3.0	25.0
12527	v.3		Information Security Management 551	3.0	25.0
13587	v.3		Object Oriented Programming 502	5.5	25.0
302120	v.3		Web Site Architecture 501	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
13037	v.3		Strategies for Web Management 603	3.0	25.0
13038	v.3		Enterprise Network Security 604	3.0	25.0
307790	v.1		Web Services 601	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
307788	v.1		Information Technology Dissertation 699	3.0	100.0
			OR
307787	v.1	^	Information Technology Research Project 698	3.0	75.0
			OR
307786	v.1	^	Information Technology Research Project 697	3.0	50.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2				Hrs/Wk	Credits
6427	v.4		Statistical Data Analysis 674	3.0	25.0
11454	v.4		Enterprise Network Management 612	3.0	25.0
11747	v.3		Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601	3.0	25.0
12280	v.2		Strategic Logistics Management 502	3.0	25.0
13199	v.4		Internet Enabling Technologies 601	3.0	25.0
307773	v.1		Datamining and Advanced Database Management 601	4.0	25.0
#	Students may select a Dissertation/Project unit together with appropriate option units to the value of 100 credits
*	Or any other CBS unit approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator
^	If students select these units they must select appropriate optional units provided

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.