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  ITMasters

Master of Management (Information Technology)

Microsoft Security Stream

Aims:

The aim of this course is to prepare students to succeed in management positions that leverage computing technology to operate and expand business endeavours. The course will provide educational opportunities to information professionals for the 21st century, as the world moves from an economy of stand-alone companies to interdependent enterprises connected by the products of a global information infrastructure. The needs of existing IT managers, programmers, developers, network engineers, and other IT workers who aspire to move upward into technical management positions will be catered to with the emphasis on exploiting information technologies for productivity and competitiveness.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, graduates will possess:

  • An informed and reflexive perspective on management;
  • Certification as a Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) as either a MCITP: Server Administrator or MCITP: Enterprise Administrator;
  • Knowledge of, and the ability to apply, a range of key management related principles and practices (principally those associated with: general management; change management; strategic management; Human Resource Management; Finance; and Marketing);
  • Advanced skills in the development of computer systems or the design, implementation and management of networks;
  • Higher order system administration knowledge and skills;
  • Problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting complex computing problems;
  • The ability to analyse complex client business and technical requirements and select appropriate solutions, and
  • Skills in the development of leading edge solutions that meets customer business objectives for functionality and performance.

This course can be found on the Charles Sturt University site at: http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/management_information_technology/

Course Structure:

The Course consists of 12 subjects with a total value of 96 points.
For students that do not qualify for any credit, the recommended duration to complete the Masters Degree is 2 years. There are 3 sessions per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per session.

Graduate Certificate in Management (Information Technology):

The Master of Management (Information Technology) is an articulated course that incorporates the Graduate Certificate in Management (Information Technology).  The certificate can be stand alone or, upon successful completion, students may proceed (with full credit) into the Master of Management (Information Technology).  To graduate with the Graduate Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete 4 subjects, which include two industry certification subjects.

University Subjects (1 core):

MGT571 Contemporary Management Practice

University Electives (choose 5):

HRM571 Managing People in the Information Age
ITC563 IT Management Issues
MKT571 Marketing for Business Managers
FIN571 Managerial Finance
MGT572 Managing Organisational Change
MGT573 Strategic Practice
ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
MGT589: Managing Risk

Microsoft Security Stream

Core Industry Subjects (1 Subject):

Subject: ITI581 Network Security Fundamentals

Elective Industry Subjects (Choose 5):

Subject: ITI535 Network & Operating Systems Essentials
Subject: ITI536 Supporting a Network Infrastructure
Subject: ITI537 Implementing & Administering Network Directory Services
Subject: ITI538 Desktop Operating Systems
Subject: ITI598 Implement and Maintain SQL Server
Subject: ITI539 Mail Server Implementation & Administration
Subject: ITI540 Enterprise Administration
Subject: ITI541 Configuring Application Platforms 
Subject: ITE516 Hacking countermeasures
Subject: ITE521 Hardware and Software Essentials

Credit:

Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Request more information to obtain an estimate of your credit entitlements.

NOTE: The actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the Masters Degree.