Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration (James Cook University)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
There is a growing demand for graduates skilled in a range of Information Technologies. In addition, there is worldwide demand for graduates with critical business skills and acumen to fully leverage these technical skills into profitable products and services.
This joint degree provides a path for IT courses' graduates seeking to move into the IT and management area. The objective is to provide theory and practical skills in accounting, financial management, marketing, operations management, e-business technologies, multimedia, programming, networking and software development.
Program Features
- Prepares students for management responsibilities and career advancement
- Enables students to work more effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Better equips students to use their IT skills to achieve organisation goals
- A relevant curriculum designed to meet the unique business needs
- Formal business and management education that enhances students’ research, report preparation, presentation and people skills
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Entry requirement requires cognate degree: Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in Information Technology from this or another University.
English Requirements
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0) / TOEFL (Internet Based) 86 (no component less than 21) / Pearson PTE Academic 58 (no component less than 54); or
- Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP); or
- Successful completion of other qualifications completed in English Language deemed comparable to Australian standards on a case-by-case basis in accordance to JCU admissions guidelines.
For further information email admissions-singapore@jcu.edu.au
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
Career Opportunities
The joint masters program prepares students for a broad range of careers in management, science or as specialist consultants.
Modules
Course Structure
4 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)
Study Program
Students need to complete 16 subjects including electives as per the study plan.
Core Subjects
- ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
- ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
- E-Business Technologies or Advanced Human Computer Interaction
- Enterprise Database Systems - Oracle or Advanced Data Communications Principles
- Advanced E-Security
- Data Mining
- Corporate Strategy
- Applied Research Project
- Business Innovation and Technology Management
- Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
- Leadership Future
- Digital Marketing or Marketing Essentials
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Leading and Managing Organisational Change
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Plus two elective subjects