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#1 in Queensland

for learner engagement Good Universities Guide 2023, PG Computing

#1 in Queensland

for full-time employment Good Universities Guide 2023, PG Business

#1 in Queensland

for median graduate salary Good Universities Guide 2023, PG Business

Cairns: February, May, September
Singapore: March, July, November
Brisbane: February, May, September

$34,960.00⁺

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

2 years full-time

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in Information Technology

English language requirements

Band 2

If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course.

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What to expect

Learn from industry experts to boost your core IT and business expertise with specialist management, leadership and innovation capability.

Undertake essential core subjects like E-Business Technologies, Data Mining, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. These are complemented by projects to apply your learning. Choose electives to suit your area of interest.

This flexible two-year professional program can also be studied part time and is available at JCU’s Townsville, Brisbane and Singapore campuses.

Refer to the handbook for a detailed overview of core subjects and available electives.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration.

Career Opportunities

JCU Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration graduates are highly skilled and well equipped to manage the challenges of the future in terms of business and technology.

The business knowledge and technical skills you gain throughout your degree will give you the flexibility to pursue a career in almost any industry. However, you will be especially equipped to work in interdisciplinary contexts that require a business and technology background.

Your advanced leadership skills and strong critical thinking abilities could see you pursue careers such as chief technology officer, programmer, network administrator, systems developer, software developer, systems analyst or program administrator.

Alternatively, you may want to work as a chief financial officer, operations manager, investment banker, financial adviser, market research analyst or management consultant.

With 5 stars for full-time employment success*, JCU’s Master of Business Administration is in the top 20% in Australia. In addition, as qualified professionals with competence in their fields, graduates can become Certified Professionals (CP) with the Australian Computer Society upon completion of the course.

* Good Universities Guide 2023, PG Business & Management

Handbook

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2023
Course code	112404
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Owner	Academy
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in an IT-cognate course from this or another university.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy or have successfully completed an AQF 8 qualification from James Cook University within the previous two (2) years.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	48 credit points
Course learning outcomes	JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics. In the context of a JCU graduate on successful completion of the Master of Information Technology, graduates will be able to: Critically analyse to select appropriate tools and technologies to meet project requirements Evaluate industry standard contexts for project management approaches Apply lateral and original thinking to conceptualise and evaluate a range of solutions to relevant problems Demonstrate the ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner Advance knowledge of technologies and networking methods at both area networks and Internet level Critically evaluate legal and ethical issues including scope of liability and digital rights management Communicate technical information clearly through presentations, demonstrations and documentation Apply appropriate tools and technologies to meet project managements Use independent judgment to synthesise information to make intellectual and/or creative advances Critically reflect on progress to tailor self-learning goals to advance professional development. On successful completion of the Master of Business Administration, JCU graduates will be able to: Critically analyse complex business-related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives Evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable business performance methods should be integrated and applied Evaluate sustainable economic, social and environmental practices and value systems from different disciplinary perspectives Research and apply established concepts to solve business and professional practice problems Critically analyse complex contemporary business issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on multidisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence Apply creative and innovative thinking effectively to business theory and practice Present complex business analyses and information appropriately to differing audiences using: Effective oral presentation skills; Clear and fluent written communication Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in achieving common goals, demonstrating both: Collaboration Leadership Adapt sustainable business constructs and skills to novel theoretical or practical situations Exercise independent ethical judgment and initiative in solving differing business problems creatively Demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self-development in relation to professional business learning and practice.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration.
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

CP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design

CP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning

CP5310:03 E-Business Technologies or CP5607:03 Advanced Human Computer Interaction

CP5503:03 Enterprise Database Systems - Oracle or CP5601:03 Advanced Data Communications Principles

CP5603:03 Advanced E-Security

CP5634:03 Data Mining

LB5228:03 The Changing Business Environment (Australia only) or LB5236:03 International Political Economy (Australia only) or LB5113:03 Corporate Strategy (Singapore only)

LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World (Australia only) or LB5124:03 Business Innovation and Technology Management (Singapore only)

LB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations

LB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance (Australia only) or LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise (Australia only) or LB5241:03 Leadership Futures (Singapore only)

LB5232:03 Digital Marketing or LB5202:03 Marketing Essentials

LB5222:03 Technopreneurship: the E entrepreneur or LB5233:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change or LB5205:03 People in Organisations

LB5235:03 Applied Research Project

OPTIONS

Select 6 credit points of any CP level 5 subjects

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Brisbane
JCU Cairns
JCU Singapore

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	8 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	A student who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply.

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure
Maximum allowed	24 credit points and not more than 12 credit points of subjects specified in the course structure, for either component of the degree.
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Credit will not be granted for work experience or undergraduate studies that is used to gain admission to the course.

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Approved abbreviation	MInfTech-MBA
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive one or more of the following awards: Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

Fees and scholarships

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD34,960.00

Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependents accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.

Pathways to JCU

Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.

How to apply

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.

To study with JCU in Brisbane please see the application instructions to apply.

To study with JCU in Singapore, please visit the JCU Singapore website.

Lecturer

Dr Art Suwanwiwat

Information Technology

Are you looking for a career in IT combined with critical business acumen? Offering the flexibility to study at our Queensland or Singapore campuses, JCU paves the way for you to develop the critical knowledge you need.
Lecturer

Jo Pryce

Associate Professor

Connecting with industry experts, collaborating with peers, benefitting from small classes, and opportunities for practical, experiential learning, prepares JCU students to become future leaders who have the business and IT know-how to make a difference in innovation and in technology-driven environments.