Online Courses Handbook 2003

194304 v.8 Master of Information Management

Introduction
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of information management is developing, and to enhance technical skills.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A three year bachelors degree in any discipline, plus relevant professional experience, or a four year honours degree in any discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in using word-processing, spreadsheet and database packages before commencement of the course. A bridging course in computing may be conducted by the school prior to first semester.

Specific Requirements
Regular and reliable Internet access is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants professionally qualified in either librarianship or records management and with professional experience will be eligible for recognition of prior learning of up to one year.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the of Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies or Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives, subject to the approval of the Head of School. For further definition please refer to the Statement and Awards Section under General Information.

Course Organisation
The first year consists of professionally orientated units in information and library studies or records management and archives. In the final semester, students are expected to undertake higher degree coursework in relevant information units or take units within other relevant schools within the University. There is opportunity to undertake an applied research project and present a final report.

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

300310 v.3 Information and Library Studies Stream 300.0

OR

300311 v.3 Records Management and Archives Stream 300.0

300.0