Master of Business Administration – Master of Information Technology
Overview
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Description: |
There is a growing demand for graduates skilled in a range of IT technologies –multimedia, computing, networking and software technologies. In addition, there is worldwide demand for graduates with the critical business skills and acumen to fully leverage these technical skills into profitable products and services. These joint degrees at JCU provide training in a variety of computer support skills, and include preparation for industry standard certification in Cisco and Microsoft technologies. They provide a path for non computer science/IT graduates seeking to move into IT use and management jobs. The objective is to provide theory and practical skills in accounting, finance management, marketing, operations management, e-business technologies, multimedia, programming, networking and software. These programs emphasize advanced people and project management skills, together with ethical behaviour and professional vigour. |
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Duration: |
2 years full time |
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Mode: |
On campus, full or part time * |
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Workload: |
Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks. |
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Type: |
Postgraduate |
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Credit points: |
48 credit points o |
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Intake |
February & August |
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Campus: |
Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore |
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Course code: |
50504 |
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* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only. o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points. |
Structure
Students must complete the 48 credit points as shown below.
MBA Component
Students select a minimum of 21 credit points of LB subjects selected from: the required 48 study credit points.
LB5002:03 Data Management and Information Technology
LB5003:03 Economics for Managers
LB5004:03 Business and the Law
LB5201:03 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202:03 Marketing and Innovation
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5204:03 Globalisation, Governance and the State
LB5205:03 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5206:03 Competitive Strategy
LB5207:03 Entrepreneurship
LB5208:03 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
LB5209:03 Managing Globally
LB5211:03 Finance for Managers
LB5212:03 Accounting for Managers
LB5213:03 Business and Industry – Professional Internship
PLUS
MIT Component
Students must complete the 18 points of core IT subjects.
C. The five core subjects below:
CP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
CP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
CP5231:03 Internetworking Principles
CP5310:03 E-Business Technologies
CP5503:03 Enterprise Database Systems - Oracle
CP5220:03 On-line Multimedia Design
Thus at least 3 credit points of postgraduate CP subjects plus a further 6 credit points selected from any of the MBA or CP postgraduate subjects.
Entry Requirements
Australian students
Direct entry into the joint degree program requires an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, either from this University or from another institution of higher education.
International students
In addition to academic admission requirements, applicants need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. For further information, consult JCU's International Student Prospectus, available from the International Student Centre.
