MC-ISYS v.2 Master of Information Systems and Technology
MInfoSysTech(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 049881B
Registered full-time Duration:
1.5 Years
Course Overview (Generic)
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This professional master program is designed for computing/business information professionals who are interested in advancing their skills and knowledge. The master provides scope for the merger of theory and practice and incorporates new concepts and technologies.
This course is accredited in Australia by the Australian Computer Society.
Career Opportunities
Master 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 and other essential study materials.
Course (Generic) Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline OR an undergraduate degree in any discipline AND a minimum of 5 years' relevant workplace learning OR a relevant Graduate Certificate.
Credit for Recognised Learning (Generic)
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Students who have already completed the Curtin Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Information Systems), may apply for credit for recognised learning for up to a total of 100 credits.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the Graduate Research School website http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/
Course Organisation (Generic)
Master Degrees (Coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
Course (Generic) Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. recommend and manage innovative uses of technology and data driven approaches to improve business and societal outcomes locally and globally
2. evaluate the impact of existing and emerging information and communications technologies on stakeholders, including cultural, ethical, inclusivity, privacy, security and sustainability considerations
3. engage stakeholders and access, evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources to identify business requirements
4. apply systems theory and systems development techniques to design and develop information systems appropriate to a range of business organisations and to participate effectively in a global environment
5. effectively communicate information and system business cases, requirements, policies and procedures, strategies, system designs, specifications and implementation details to a professional standard
This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPC-GOVSU | v.1 | Governance and Sustainability Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPPC-DAVIS | v.1 | Data Analytics and Visualisation Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| SPPC-INSEC | v.1 | Information Security Specialisation | 100.0 | ||
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 125.0 | |||||
| Year 1 | |||||
| ISYS5009 | v.1 | Societal Impact of Technological Innovation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS5007 | v.1 | Data Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ISYS5005 | v.1 | Information Security Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| ISYS5010 | v.1 | Information Systems Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS5001 | v.1 | Business Project Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MGMT5007 | v.1 ## | Management and Organisational Behaviour | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ISYS6019 | v.1 # | Consultancy Capstone | 2.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Options (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| ECOM5005 | v.1 | Business Analytics and Data Visualisation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6003 | v.1 | Business Enterprise Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6013 | v.1 | Data Mining and Business Intelligence | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6009 | v.1 | Enterprise Network Security | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6004 | v.2 | Green Information Technology and Sustainability | 7.5 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6018 | v.1 | Information Security Audit and Control | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6014 | v.1 | Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| MKTG6018 | v.1 | Work Based Learning | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS6011 | v.1 | Computer Forensics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| ISYS5004 | v.1 | Information Systems Implementation | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
# On a case by case basis and with the approval of the Course Coordinator, students may replace ISYS6019 with ISYS6017 Research Dissertation
## On a case by case basis and with the approval of the Course Coordinator, students may replace MGMT5007 with MKTG5004 Business Research Methods"
* 1. On a case by case basis and with the approval of the Course Coordinator, students may replace MGMT5007 with MKTG5004 Business Research Methods
** 2. On a case by case basis and with the approval of the Course Coordinator, students may replace ISYS6019 with ISYS6017 Research Dissertation
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For Current Students: Student Services Office, please click here for further details: https://askcurtinfaq.custhelp.com/app/contact. For Domestic Future Students: Future Students Centre, email: futurestudents@exhange.curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 1000. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: international@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331. For the Graduate Research School, please click here for further details: https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/graduate-research-school/
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International students
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