Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Systems)

Overview

 

• Ideal for professionals looking to expand their knowledge of enterprise systems and their applications in contemporary business
• Prepares you for a career as a business analyst, systems analyst, systems manager or database manager
• Complete in 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
• Exit early option with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Enterprise Systems)

QUT course code	IT43
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1.5 years full-time 3 years part-time
Start month	2013 February, July
Delivery	On campus Gardens Point
Faculty	Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact	Email: sef.enquiry@qut.edu.au Telephone: 3138 8822
CRICOS code	003776E

Details

Enterprise systems are engineered information systems that consist of applications and associated information, forming the fundamental structure of organisational processes in most large organisations. Enterprise systems provide comprehensive administrative systems and help to automate and streamline business processes.

Enterprise systems have been extensively implemented worldwide, particularly in larger organisations. The enterprise system market exceeds US$78 billion and it has been one of the largest, fastest growing application software industries in the world. Organisations invest substantial resources in acquiring enterprise systems from vendors such as SAP, Mincom and Oracle, and expect positive impacts on their business operations. Thus, there is a need for graduates with strong knowledge of enterprise systems software and effective management of its implementation.

Course design

This major provides you with advanced knowledge that will enable you to specialise in an area of business operations such as logistics and finance. You will build an understanding of enterprise system processes and configuration activities which occur in companies using enterprise systems. You will understand the business activities that these systems support, preparing you for business, technical or system support roles. The course provides you with hands-on experience with successful enterprise systems so that you can put into practice the theory that supports business activities.

This course also seeks to develop logical thinking and the capability to understand and deal with complex systems, within a business management framework.

Career outcomes

Careers include business analyst, systems analyst, systems manager or database manager.

Units

Students should meet the following requirements before they are able to complete the Masters program:
• Students are required to complete 144 credit points of units.
• Students are required to complete the specified core unit.
• Students wishing to specialise must complete the specific unit requirements for a major.
• Students wishing to complete their postgraduate studies without a single area of specialisation must satisfy the unit requirements for graduation with no major.
• Students may be allowed to take up to four units of electives. These units may be selected from postgraduate units outside of the Science and Engineering Faculty.
 

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this Masters Coursework program, students must meet one of the following criteria:

• Australian equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale)

OR

• Evidence of recognised prior higher learning in the field of Information and Information Technology (e.g. at least five years of relevant full-time work experience). Industry certification alone is not sufficient evidence.

Domestic students:
Domestic students who have completed an undergraduate degree (in any field) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale) are eligible for the programs described in this proposal.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

International Students:
International students must complete the above requirements and also achieve an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or more with no sub-band below 6.0.

International students with an IELTS overall band score between 6.0 and 6.5 with no sub-band below 5.0 are permitted to complete communication units offered by QUT International College as elective units within their Masters degree. These units must be successfully completed in the first semester of the Masters program.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) are recommended to select 3 Basic Elective Units as their electives. These electives are to be taken at the beginning of their studies.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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