296517 v.3 Master of Commerce (Information Systems)

MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 004009C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This master degree is designed for information systems and information technology professionals who recognise the need to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information systems and information communicationstechnology in competitive, intelligent and global business environments. The program combines theory, research, practice and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies relating to information systems, information technology and Internet security.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A high average in an undergraduate or graduate degree in an information systems/information technology or a computing-related discipline. No relevant work experience is necessary for entry to this program.

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 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce Information Systems.

Course Organisation

The Master of Commerce (Information Systems) consists of 16 units of study, each carrying a weighting of 25 credits, totalling 400 credits. Students have the option to choose from areas of study which include strategic information systems, business information technology management, knowledge management, programming, web services and architecture, database mining, problem solving, computer forensics, Internet security and cyberwarfare.

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing, information sytems or information technology related degree, graduates may apply for membership with the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment in supervisory roles within information systems departments in public and private organisations.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11745	v.4	Research Methods (Information Systems) 655	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
307782	v.1	Information Systems Dissertation 694	3.0	100.0
		OR
307788	v.1	Information Technology Dissertation 699	3.0	100.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11454	v.4	Enterprise Network Management 612	3.0	25.0
11455	v.5	Business Information Technology Management 612	3.0	25.0
11730	v.5	Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601	3.0	25.0
11739	v.4	Information Systems Development Methodologies 601	3.0	25.0
11747	v.3	Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601	3.0	25.0
12001	v.2	Information Systems 651	3.0	25.0
12002	v.2	Information Systems 652	3.0	25.0
12003	v.3	Information Systems Contemporary Issues 601	3.0	25.0
13038	v.3	Enterprise Network Security 601	3.0	25.0
13586	v.4	Development Tools for Web Environments 501	3.0	25.0
13587	v.5	Object Oriented Programming 602	3.0	25.0
307335	v.2	Computer Forensics 601	3.0	25.0
307339	v.1	Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601	3.0	25.0
307773	v.2	Data Mining and Advanced Database Management 601	4.0	25.0
307782	v.1	Information Systems Dissertation 694	3.0	100.0
309860	v.1	Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems 611	3.0	25.0
309861	v.1	Web Application Architecture 604	3.0	25.0
6427	v.4	Statistical Data Analysis 674	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.