Master of Business and Information Technology

Course 490-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate School Office, Faculty of Economics and Commerce
Course Overview:

Business Savvy, enabled by IT. The Master of Business and Information Technology is designed to provide the essential business skills for leaders and professionals in the digital firm. The program provides a combination of core business knowledge together with essential skills in IT management. The program is ideal for graduates seeking managerial or commercial roles, not just in IT directly, but in any organisation seeking to develop strategic competencies and industry leadership through effective use of IT.

A course plan will be devised for every student on entry to the program. The course planning process will take into account prior study, nature and length of work experience, and expected vocational outcome. Some advanced standing may be given depending on the nature and level of the prior study and work experience.
Objectives: On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:
  • apply relevant theories of economics, finance, management, marketing and information systems to the business environment and to the application of information and communications technology in solving business problems
  • understand the economic and commercial impact of information technology on business performance
  • analyse and apply the fundamental principles involved in managing in an information technology environment
  • explain the role of information technology in enabling innovation in accounting and financial management, marketing, people management and product choice, pricing and promotion
  • explain the inter-relationship between business strategy and technology strategy
  • critically evaluate business proposals and plans from both a business and a technology perspective.

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following attributes and skills:

  • Critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, report writing, assignments and discussion;
  • Effective communication through class presentations, discussion and the submission of written reports;
  • Applying theories to business practice through discussion, assignments and submitted reports;
  • Interpretation, analysis and problem solving through the analysis and discussion of business and information technology case studies, submitted reports and other assessment;
  • Information discovery and retrieval from a variety of structure and unstructured sources including the internet;
  • Team work and collaboration through joint projects and group discussion;
  • Using computer software in a number of business applications through assignments, exercises and classroom demonstrations;
  • Think strategically through case analysis, assignments and discussion;
  • Attention to detail through assignment preparation, problem solving exercises and examination revision;
  • Understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the analysis of case studies, the contextualisation of judgement and being open to new ideas and possibilities; and
  • Time management through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, assignment completion and examination revision.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students enrolling in the twelve-subject Master of Business and Information Technology program will be required to take twelve subjects in total, devising a course plan in consultation with the Coordinator and Director of the program prior to enrolment. The twelve subjects may be selected as follows:
Subject Options: At least two subjects each from the:

Business Foundation Group and the
Information Technology Group

At least one subject each from the:

People/Organisations Group
Management of Technology and Operations Group and
Management Issues Group

Additional elective subjects

Students enrolled in the 12 subject program may select five additional elective subjects from any group, subject to consultation and only with the permission of the Director of the Master of Business and Information Technology.

Program Subjects:

Core Subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Group 1 Business Foundations
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Group 2 Information Technology
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Group 3 People/Organisations
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50

Group 4 Management of Technology and Operations
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50

Group 5 Management Issues
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement is an undergraduate degree or equivalent, and at least one year of full-time relevant work and/or professional experience since completion of the undergraduate degree or equivalent.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes: None
Notes: Graduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology
Students may be eligible to exit the Masters program and take out the Graduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology. Students must have completed eight subjects as approved by the Academic Director of the program.

Graduate Certificate in Business and Information Technology
Students may be eligible to exit the Masters program and take out the Graduate Certificate in Business and Information Technology. Students must have completed four subjects as approved by the Academic Director of the program.

Assessment
Students must pass all twelve subjects to qualify for the 12 subject Master of Business and Information Technology.
Students must pass all eight subjects to qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology.
Students must pass all four subjects to qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Business and Information Technology.

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