2- Charles Darwin University

    Australia / Sydney

    http://www.cdu.edu.au/

About the Course

Practicing IT professionals know that career advancement often depends on up-to-date management skills and the appropriate qualifications. This Masters degree is intended to complement and facilitate the career path of those who wish to pursue professional careers in the management of Information Technology and associated resources.

Graduates will develop an applied understanding of the theoretical and technical concepts of Information Technology, with relevant connections to industry and the Australian Computer Society. Graduates will bring sound professional standards and ethics to the work environment, together with the ability to work effectively by conceptualising imaginative and innovative responses to emerging challenges associated with the development and operation of Information Technology in an inter-cultural, global and Internet-enabled environment.
 

Course Structure

The course consists of six information technology management units and two elective units. This course is available externally by distance learning for those who are not able to attend classes on campus. Access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high speed broadband highly recommended.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type

Credit Points

Specific requirements

Core
(6 units)

60

Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points.

PRT502 Project Management Tools and Techniques
PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals
PRT542 Risk and Reliability Management
PRIT012 Advanced Information Systems Management

PRIT013 Advanced Business Analysis and Re-engineering
PRBA007 Accounting for Managers

Electives
(2 units)

20

Units totalling 20 credit points at level 400-500 selected from units offered by the University.

80

Total Credit Points

Recommended Study Plan

Students Commencing in Semester 1

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students enrolling a reduced or part time load should use the table as a guide to plan an individual program of study.

Legend:

CO = Core Unit

SE = Specialist Elective

E = Elective

Semester 1

Semester 2

Year 1

PRT502 Project Management Tools and Techniques

CO

PRT503 Entrepreneurship for Professionals

CO

PRT542 Risk and Reliability Management

CO

PRBA007 Accounting for Managers

CO

PRIT013 Advanced Business Analysis and Re-engineering

CO

PRIT012 Advanced Information Systems Management

CO

Elective 1

E

Elective 2

E


Students Commencing in Semester 2

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students enrolling a reduced or part time load should use the table as a guide to plan an individual program of study.