Master of Business Information Management
2009 | 2010 | 2011Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science
| Program Code: DMBF Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM022 Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
1.5 |
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
The program prepares students for careers in a wide range of business information management areas, as: technically skilled records managers, archivists, librarians, preservation managers, internet/intranet coordinators, information analysts and administrators, as well as knowledge and information officers at graduate and postgraduate levels.
Entry requirements
Applicants would normally have a completed recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma in Business Information Management, or equivalent qualification with a Grade Point Average of 5 or better will also be eligible for entry.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
- Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University. Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
The program requires the completion of 54 units comprising 36 units from the Graduate Diploma and either: (a) 18 units of electives provided or, (b) 18 units consisting of either the ICT Masters Project 1 and 2, or the Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 and 2.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 21,250 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2011.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 units from one of the specialisations below | |||
| Plus | |||
4 Electives (See Rule 1a) (See Notes 2 & 3) | 18 | ||
| OR | |||
| INFT 5023 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| INFT 5024 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| OR | |||
| COMP 5005 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| COMP 5003 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| Enterprise Content and Knowledge Management | |||
| INFT 5025 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5063 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5075 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Information Technology Project Management M (See Rule 1) | INFS 5057 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| INFS 5074 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 4013 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5072 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective | |||
| OR | |||
CIS Research Methods (See Note 4) | INFT 4017 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| Records Management | |||
| INFS 5063 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5064 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5066 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5075 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Information Technology Project Management M (See Rule 1) | INFS 5057 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| INFS 5074 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5072 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective | |||
| OR | |||
CIS Research Methods (See Note 4) | INFT 4017 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| Preservation and Archival Management Stream | |||
| INFS 5081 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5082 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5063 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5057 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5069 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5070 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5072 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective | |||
| OR | |||
CIS Research Methods (See Note 4) | INFT 4017 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| Elective Courses | |||
| COMM 5014 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5042 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 5020 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5058 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5068 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5307 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5072 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5243 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 5049 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5080 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5071 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
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The program requires the completion of 54 units comprising 36 units from the graduate diploma and either: (a) 18 units of electives provided, or 18 units from any of the specialisations listed, (b) 18 units consisting of either the ICT Masters Project 1 and 2, or the Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 and 2.
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Students who undertake CIS Research Methods (INFT 4017) will have the choice of the ICT Masters Project 1 (INFT 5023) and 2 (INFT 5024); or the Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 (COMP 5003) and 2 (COMP 5003) when enrolling in the Master of Business Information Management
Notes
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Students are able to study on either a full-time or part-time basis, fully online or face-to-face at the City West campus.
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Not all electives will necessarily be available in any one calendar year and the decision on whether or not to offer a particular elective will depend on student demand.
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Students who successfully complete an equivalent qualification will receive credit, subject to approval of the Program Director.
- Credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director.
Further information
Program director/s
- Dr Jo Hanisch (DMBF)