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Master of Management (Information Technology)

Microsoft SQL 2005 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;
  • Industry certification as a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer (MCITP: Database Developer), or a Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP: Database 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 is 2 years. There are 3 trimesters per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per trimester.

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:

Subject: MGT571 Contemporary Management Practice

University Electives (choose 5):

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

Stream A: Database Administrator

Industry Subjects (Core):

Subject: ITI535 Network & Operating Systems Essentials
Subject: ITI536 Supporting a Network Infrastructure
Subject: ITI537 Implementing & Administering Network Directory Services
Subject: ITI592 Planning and Designing Database Administration Solutions Using SQL Server 2005 (Credit Only)
Subject: ITI593 Developing and Optimizing Database Administration Solutions Using SQL Server 2005 (Credit Only)
Subject: ITI598 Implement and Maintain SQL Server

Important Note:
Subjects ITI592 and ITI593 from the Microsoft Database Administrator stream are only available for credit and are not available for study via Distance education with Charles Sturt University.   Credit for ITI592 and ITI593 industry certification subjects will be awarded on proof that the students have passed the Microsoft industry certification exams numbers 70-443 (Subject ITI592) and 70-444 (Subject ITI593).

Stream B: Microsoft Database Developer

Core Subjects (6 Subjects):

Subject: ITE502 ASP.NET Application Development
Subject: ITE503 ADO.NET Application Development
Subject: ITI530 Application Development Fundamentals
Subject: ITI594 Designing Database Programming Solutions using SQL Server
Subject: ITI595 Developing Database Programming Solutions Using SQL Server
Subject: ITI598 Implementing and Maintaining SQL Server

Important Note:
Subjects ITE502, ITI594 and ITI595 from the Microsoft Database Developer stream are only available for credit and are not available for study via Distance education with Charles Sturt University.   Credit for ITI594 and ITI595 industry certification subjects will be awarded on proof that the students have passed the Microsoft industry certification exams numbers 70-441 (Subject ITI594) and 70-442 (Subject ITI595).

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.