Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) are widely diffused across contemporary organisations, and are increasingly driving and enabling profound changes in the ways we conceptualise how and where we work, and the nature of activities required to create efficient and effective organisational processes. IS/IT is critically important in terms of organisational efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness, and indeed, sustainability. Despite this reliance on IS/IT, concerns are still expressed about whether IS/IT delivers adequate value and reasonable returns to the organisation, and whether or not organisations are adept at realising the anticipated benefits from investments in IS/IT. When these concerns are considered against the transformational nature of IS/IT alluded to above - the rate of technological advance, and the sheer complexity associated with the entire IS/IT resource in organisations - then ensuring appropriate capabilities in managing the IS/IT resource becomes of critical importance to most modern organisations. The Master of Information Systems Management , incorporating the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems Management, and the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Mangement (I088), is designed to foster and develop such knowledge, skills and capabilities. It is designed to develop versatile IS professionals with competencies and expertise in the major domains of IS (information, technology, process, relationship/alliance building) who can appreciate and exploit the transformational impacts of IS/IT, who understand the complexity associated with managing the IS/IT resource, and who can contribute effectively to ensuring the delivery of value from IS/IT investments in organisations. Thus, complexity, transformation and organisational value become the underpinning themes that give coherence to this postgraduate program.
Aims & Objectives:
This program aims to: develop knowledge, skills and capabilities required by IS professionals working in dynamic and complex business environments develop an appreciation of the transformational dimensions of modern IS/IT, and the complexity associated with managing the S/IT resource in organisations ensure graduates are able to consistently deliver benefits from IS/IT investments over time
Course Structure:
The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management normally requires eight units of study (100 credit points) to be completed over one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, with at least five of those units of study (62.5 credit points) being IS Management units. Units of study are chosen from the Master of Information Systems Management program. Students completing this program may progress into the Master of Information Systems Management . A maximum of two exemptions (25 credit points) is available in this program. Entry is possible in both Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July). The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Evening classes are available in most units of study. Please note: some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time. *International student visa holders are required to study full-time.
Units of Study:
Informations Systems HIT6402 Database Analysis and Design HIT6405 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling HIT6411 Business Data Communications and Networks HIT7406 Enterprise Systems HIT7412 Business Information Systems Analysis HIT7420 Database Management Systems HIT7462 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis HIT8036 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World HIT8044 Professional Issues in Information Technology HIT8060 Systems Project Management HIT8078 Knowledge Management HIT8186 IS Governance and Strategy Information Systems Risk and Security (HIT8408) HIT8409 Process Modelling HIT8410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management HIT8413 Business Intelligence HIT8419 Decision Analysis Systems HIT8423 Enterprise Systems Management HIT8425 Information Systems in SMEs HIT8463 Managing the IT Capability HIT8464 Delivering IT Business Value HIT8465 Managing IT-Enabled Transformation HIT8427 Configuring Business Information Systems Solutions HIT9466 Advanced Topics in Information Systems Management + other suitable postgraduate FICT electives as approved by the program coordinator Business HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making HBH580 Strategic Human Resource Management HBI680 Global Business HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing HBO480 LeadingManaging Diversity and Culture (HBO580) HBS580 Business Strategy HBF543 Dimensions of Global Change Social Sciences HAM425 Key Cultural Issues in Media and Communication HAM426 Communication Environments HAM427 Media Public Policy HAM500 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications Master recommended study sequence Stage 1 (50 credit points) HIT7462 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis HIT8036 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World HIT8408 Information Systems Risk and Security Elective (Stage 1) Stage 2 (50 credit points) HIT8186 IS Governance and Strategy HIT8463 Managing the IT Capability HIT8464 Delivering IT Business Value HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making Stage 3 (50 credit points) Option 1 HIT7407 Information Systems Project Management or HIT8060 Systems Project Management HIT8465 Managing IT-Enabled Transformation Business Elective (Stage 3) Elective (Stage 3) Option 2 HIT8424 Information Systems Management or HIT8060 Systems Project Management HIT8465 Managing IT-Enabled Transformation HIT8070 Research Report (25 credit points) Option 3 HIT8067 Minor Thesis (50 credit points)
Graduate Attributes:
The graduate attributes that relate to this program help to produce graduates who: are capable in their chosen professional areas are adaptable and manage change operate effectively in work and community situations are aware of environments are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within ther business or community
Entry Requirements:
Entry is available to students who have a degree in any field other than information systems, and significant relevant business experience, usually at least two years.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants who have previously completed university-level units of study in this area may be granted exemptions in Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies programs. All exemption applications must be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment. Each application is considered by the program manager, who then makes recommendations to the Academic Committee.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
In 2010, tuition fees for this program are based on $2150 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
In 2010, tuition fees for this program are based on $2150 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply 2010 Closing Dates: 19 February for start 1 March16 July for start 9 August
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/ict
