Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

UTS course code: C11138
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management
Abbreviation: GradCertInfTechM
Program Leader: Associate Professor K Dovey
Course fee: $302.50 per cp (local)¹
Total credit points: 24

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

UTS course code: C06060
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management
Abbreviation: GradDipInfTechM
Program Leader: Associate Professor K Dovey
Course fee: $302.50 per cp (local)¹
Total credit points: 48

Master of Business in Information Technology Management

UTS course code: C04161
Testamur title: Master of Business in Information Technology Management
Abbreviation: MBus
Program Leader: Associate Professor K Dovey
Course fee: $302.50 per cp (local)¹
Total credit points: 72

Footnote:
1 This course is not offered to international students.

Overview
Course aims
Admission requirements
Advanced standing
Course duration
Course structure
Course programs
Rules and regulations
Other information

Overview

These courses form a joint program between the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Business. Administration of these courses is the responsibility of the Faculty of Information Technology.

Course aims

The courses aim to:

• develop the professional skills necessary for successfully undertaking the role of manager in terms of people, resources and processes in a variety of organisational contexts (which may include business, community, public, manufacturing, consultancy or professional contexts)
• enable the acquisition of conceptual and analytical understanding of the corporate/organisational needs from the differing perspectives of individuals and groups within the organisation
• provide a well-balanced selection of subjects from both advanced information technology (IT) and management, in an integrated program which is relevant to the current and future demands of the IT industry
• develop an understanding of the IT business environment and to extend knowledge and skills in specialist areas of management related to management of IT in business, and
• enhance and develop a partnership between UTS and the IT industry.

Admission requirements

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

• A recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as Business or Computing. Normally students are expected to have a minimum of five years' professional work experience in the IT industry, plus some supervisory experience. Selection for admission is based on merit. Applicants should also provide references and a CV outlining their practical experience.

  or

• Evidence of general and professional qualifications, such as other post-secondary school qualifications that can establish the applicant's aptitude, knowledge and practical experience, which will satisfy the Faculty Board in Information Technology that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue postgraduate studies (experience in the IT industry will be especially important in this regard, e.g. five years' minimum vocational experience).

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

• A recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as Business or Computing. Normally students are expected to have a minimum of five years' professional work experience in the IT industry plus some supervisory experience. Selection for admission is based on merit. Applicants should also provide references and a CV outlining their practical experience.

  or

• The prior successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management (such students will therefore be exempt from Semesters 1 and 2), where entry to the Graduate Certificate was based on a recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as Business or Computing.

or

• The successful completion of an approved bridging program for non-graduate entry (i.e. the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management) with passes in all subjects and a Credit average over the entire course.

Master of Business in Information Technology Management

• A recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as Business or Computing. Normally students are expected to have a minimum of five years' professional work experience in the IT industry, plus some supervisory experience. Selection for admission is based on merit. Applicants should also provide references and a CV outlining their practical experience.

  or

• The prior successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management (such students will therefore be exempt from Semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4).

  or

• The successful completion of an approved bridging program for non-graduate entry (i.e. the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management) with passes in all subjects and a Credit average over the entire course.

It should be noted that applicants for these courses may be required to attend an interview.

Presumed knowledge and prerequisites

Subjects in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master's courses are presented at postgraduate level. Students are expected to be familiar with the undergraduate material on which the postgraduate work is based. A set of references to the presumed undergraduate material is given by each lecturer before the start of each semester for the subjects offered by the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Business. It is important to note that these references are not 'pre-reading' but are a summary of the undergraduate knowledge required for each subject. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are completely familiar with the undergraduate knowledge implied by those references. If they are not, they should seek advice from the Program Leader, Information Technology Management Program, in the first instance, and may then be advised to contact the Subject Coordinator before the start of semester to determine whether they possess the prerequisite knowledge for that subject.

For subjects offered by faculties or schools other than the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Business, students are advised to contact that subject's coordinator before the start of semester to determine whether they possess the prerequisite knowledge for that subject. If students do not possess the prerequisite knowledge, they should seek advice from that school or faculty on the feasibility of a remedial program. The Program Leader, Information Technology Management Program, will assist in obtaining this advice.

In addition, there are prerequisite requirements within the structure of the course itself (see Course structure, below).

Advanced standing

Students may apply for exemption from core subjects on the basis of the successful completion of equivalent postgraduate level subjects taken in other UTS faculties or UTS approved universities. Students interested in applying for subject exemptions should in all cases first consult the Program Leader, Information Technology Management Program.

Note that exemptions are not normally granted to students for elective subjects.

Challenge rules

Under University Rule 2.28.5, students may apply for an exemption for a subject based on knowledge gained by professional experience, previous informal studies or studies at a private institution. This process is called 'application to challenge a subject' and includes a formal assessment, most likely in the form of an examination set by the Subject Coordinator, and incorporates the assessment requirements of the subject. If successful, the student receives an exemption for the subject. Note that a non-refundable fee of $200 per subject applies to this process.

Course duration

Students may commence these courses in either Autumn or Spring semester.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management is normally completed in one year (two semesters) of part-time study.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management is normally completed in two years (four semesters) of part-time study.

The full Master's degree course is normally completed in three years (six semesters) of part-time study. The project is normally commenced in the fifth semester, together with one subject related to research methodology.

Course structure

All subjects are assessed to the Master's standard, regardless of the course in which a student is enrolled. Therefore, a student who takes several individual subjects may later gain credit towards these awards.

The courses have been designed to allow freedom of choice at the individual subject level. The subjects at the Graduate Certificate level aim to teach the student skills and competencies for IT management. At the Graduate Diploma level, the subjects aim to focus on organisational strategies and planning. At the Master's level, the subjects are related to organisational development and research for the IT industry.

Core subjects are offered by the Faculties of Information Technology and Business on a regular basis. Additional subjects available on an elective basis are offered depending on demand and the availability of specialist staff. The industrially linked project must build on the core/elective subjects already taken by the student and should ideally be related to his or her place of work.

Course programs

Non-award

A student may take any number of subjects relevant to his or her professional needs. Subject prerequisites, if any, need to be taken into account.

All subjects are presented and assessed to the Master's level. Therefore, a student who takes several appropriate subjects may later gain credit towards these awards.

No formal qualification is awarded by UTS.

Level 1 – Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management(24cp)

A student must complete:

the following three core subjects
21788 Effective People Management 6cp
32007 Strategic Information Technology Investment 6cp
32601 Advanced Project Management 6cp
plus one elective from the list below

Level 2 – Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management (48cp)

A student must complete the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management (24cp)

plus the following two core subjects
21806 Managing Organisational Change 6cp
21808 Strategic Business Management 6cp
plus two electives from the list below

Electives

24704 Managing Client Relations 6cp
32005 Strategic Leadership in the Digital Era 6cp
32006 Information Technology Governance 6cp
32604 Systems Integration 6cp
32702 Contemporary Telecommunications 6cp
32703 Information Technology Strategy 6cp
32704 Strategic IT Contract Management 6cp
plus one of the following
25705 Financial Modelling and Forecasting 6cp
25742 Financial Management 6cp
22746 Managerial Accounting 6cp
22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 6cp
or other electives as available, such as
21853 Strategic Competitive Advantage in the Digital Age 6cp
24737 E-Business Marketing 6cp
32126 Web Content Design and Management 6cp
32534 Knowledge Management Systems 6cp

Level 3 – Master of Business in Information Technology Management (72cp)

A student must complete the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management (48cp).

In addition students must complete one of the following curriculum options.

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Project

As part of the Master of Business in Information Technology Management, students are required to undertake a research methods subject (offered either during Summer session or Autumn semester) before undertaking a compulsory introductory project subject (32932 Project A1). Students may then choose to undertake an optional extensive project subject (32933 Project B1 or 32934 Project B2) in Spring semester or they may choose to undertake elective coursework subjects.

Students who enrolled prior to 2001 can elect to complete the pre-2001 program.

32932 Project A1 requires students to choose a project topic; if students complete an optional extensive project (either 32933 Project B1 or 32934 Project B2), the project topic is carried over into that subject (32932 Project A1 involves preparation for 32933 Project B1 or 32934 Project B2). The chosen topic should be directly relevant to the student's professional career goals and should be an area of current research interest in the student's area of study.

The project work should be a vehicle for importing the knowledge learnt from the coursework to the student's professional life. Students are advised to seek the assistance of the lecturing staff and/or the Program Leader, Information Technology Management in finalising the topic for their project work.

The Master's Project website is recommended for access to the latest information on personnel or contacts, dates and times for Project Information Sessions, Project A1 Literature Reviews, and Project B Research Seminars, and current lists of potential supervisors as well as general project information.

Rules and regulations

Subject failure

Students are permitted, at most, two failures during enrolment in the Graduate Certificate, Diploma or Master of Business in Information Technology Management. Note the resolution of the Faculty Board, FBIT/02/28, that any candidate enrolled in the above three courses who records any three failures will have his or her registration in the course discontinued. In addition, students are bound by the Rules of the University and are advised to refer to them. The Rules are published online at:

www.uts.edu.au/div/publications/policies/rules/contents.html

Other information

Further information can be accessed online at: http://itmp.uts.edu.au/