314720 v.1 Information Systems and Technology Major (MCom)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major is designed to provide knowledge and skills to those either wishing to become information systems and technology professionals or those seeking to increase their knowledge in the management and strategic application of information systems and technology in a competitive, intelligent global business environment. The major combines theory, research and practice incorporating a range of concepts, methodologies and technologies relating to information systems, information technology and computer security.
Professional Recognition
This major is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply systems and systems development theory to provide technological solutions to provide solutions to a wide range of business needs
2. conduct information requirements determination to determine both scope and generate analysis of a problem resulting in appropriate solutions using a range of tools, platforms, languages and environments
3. comprehend the potential synergies between technologies and business information needs to produce maximum strategic benefit to adopting organizations
4. effectively communicate information and systems requirements, policies and procedures, systems designs, specifications and implementation details to all stakeholders
5. comprehend and apply knowledge of potential impacts of information technology on users, understand and appreciate relevant industry standards and their broader implications whilst supporting the organisation goals in the marketplace
6. apply knowledge and practices relating to trends and sources of information available to information systems and technology specialists through research and professional development sources
7. apply professional skills through application of the Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge (aligned with its international counterparts) to render global solutions through application of international standards and frameworks
8. apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in relations to culture, privacy and security in both practice and policy
9. apply professional skills to ensure best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of systems and technology within an organization which ensures ethical practice as a culture
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11737 | v.3 | Designing Database Systems 502 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307777 | v.2 | Systems Analysis 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309858 | v.1 | Technological Infrastructure 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307775 | v.2 | Introduction to Programming 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11741 | v.4 | Business Project Management 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 309859 | v.1 | Information Systems Implementation 552 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309860 | v.1 | Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems 611 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313057 | v.1 | Information Security Management 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314242 | v.1 | Information Systems Service Management 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 314712 | v.1 | Business Research Methods 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11465 | v.2 | Information Technology Seminar 653 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314711 | v.1 | Culture and Ethics in Business 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11455 | v.6 | Information Systems Service Operations 612 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 307335 | v.2 | Computer Forensics 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 5722 | v.7 | Business Research Project 596 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5721 | v.8 | Business Research Project 595 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13038 | v.3 | Enterprise Network Security 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11747 | v.4 | Information Systems Service Strategy 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307773 | v.3 | Data Mining and Business Intelligence 601 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11458 | v.3 | Business Enterprise Systems 653 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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