Bachelor of Information Technology and Master of Information Systems Management

Macquarie University

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Overview The Bachelor of Information Technology and Master of Information Systems provides graduates with the necessary skills to pursue a high-level career in Information Technology with a focus on Information Systems, including advanced material at the postgraduate level.

The overall aim is to enable students to understand IT-related management activities in … For more content click the Read More button below.

A foundation of programming, data, networking and cyber security provides a solid base for later study.

The Information Systems and Business Analysis major from the Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundational undergraduate study in the area.

The emphasis is on concepts, insights and skills that enable graduates to use current technologies and to also evaluate and adapt to new technologies as they emerge.

Central to the learning of the conceptual material is extensive practical experience where non-trivial problems are analysed, solutions designed and developed, both individually and in groups.

A final-year undergraduate industry-based group project in the PACE/capstone unit brings everything together to solve a real world problem.

In the transition third year, students study a mixture of advanced undergraduate information systems, including applications to accounting systems, and build on their undergraduate knowledge and skills with the beginning of postgraduate study.

The fourth year comprises advanced postgraduate courses in Information Systems and Technology, including a 20cp capstone project that can be either an industry placement (internship) or internal research project.

This capstone allows students to gain experience working on real information technology management projects and for appropriate students - direct exposure to industry problems and practices.The Bachelor of Information Technology and Master of Information Systems provides graduates with the necessary skills to pursue a high-level career in Information Technology with a focus on Information Systems, including advanced material at the postgraduate level.

The overall aim is to enable students to understand IT-related management activities in organisations while learning how to generate value through the use of technology.

A foundation of programming, data, networking and cyber security provides a solid base for later study.

The Information Systems and Business Analysis major from the Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundational undergraduate study in the area.

The emphasis is on concepts, insights and skills that enable graduates to use current technologies and to also evaluate and adapt to new technologies as they emerge.

Central to the learning of the conceptual material is extensive practical experience where non-trivial problems are analysed, solutions designed and developed, both individually and in groups.

A final-year undergraduate industry-based group project in the PACE/capstone unit brings everything together to solve a real world problem.

In the transition third year, students study a mixture of advanced undergraduate information systems, including applications to accounting systems, and build on their undergraduate knowledge and skills with the beginning of postgraduate study.

The fourth year comprises advanced postgraduate courses in Information Systems and Technology, including a 20cp capstone project that can be either an industry placement (internship) or internal research project.

This capstone allows students to gain experience working on real information technology management projects and for appropriate students - direct exposure to industry problems and practices.Read More

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in core aspects of Information Technology, including programming, data storage and modelling, cyber security and networking.
2. Demonstrate specialised knowledge of information systems management theory and principles.
3. Apply persistent storage concepts to design and implement data management systems using knowledge of the role that data plays within an organisation.
4. Identify current business processes and informational needs, and translate these into written specifications and graphical business information models for the development of quality and sustainable socio-technical systems, and communication with wider management as well as IT professionals.
5. Identify requirements for the management of Information Systems and manage the development and maintenance of software and hardware projects and systems.
6. Appraise risk management across the organisation, develop recommendations and communicate recommendations and their implications to senior management.
7. Critically assess emerging IT trends to remain current as a practitioner, and, in the context of the strategic organisational environment, evaluate and explain options to senior management.
8. Evaluate enterprise systems to maintain competitive advantage for your organisation in a global market and model solutions for maintaining a market edge.
9. Employ expert judgment in estimating and preparing financial frameworks in an IT context and developing contractual recommendations for senior management.
10. Communicate effectively using advanced presentation and writing skills, to convey information, ideas and specifications to technical and non-technical audiences, including those outside the IT domain.
11. Lead and interact professionally and inclusively with team members on collaborative projects, particularly with regard to issues of culture and gender.
12. Exercise clear, critical thinking, well-developed judgement and professional standards in relating knowledge and skills in information technology to a broader societal context, and making decisions regarding ethical and security concerns.
13. Independently design and implement research the area of information system management.

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