Specialisation: Management Studies
Management Studies
MAN19DSV1
600 level
This specialisation must be completed as part of an award. The general requirements for the award must be satisfied in order to graduate.
Requirements for the Specialisation:
Credit points
800 level
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED TO SATISFY THIS SPECIALISATION
| Overview and Aims of the Program | The Management Studies specialisation provides Graduate Diploma of Information Technology students with an opportunity to choose a selection of fundamental units and more advanced topics with a focus on management of Information Technology systems and projects. It provides a pathway to higher-level degrees such as the Master of Information Technology with specialisation in Management. |
| Graduate Capabilities | The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Interpersonal or social capabilities |
| Program Learning Outcomes | By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to: 1. identify business processes currently in existence and translating such processes in to written specifications that are able to be understood by wider management as well as IT professionals. Conducting business information modelling as a means of graphically representing what the business currently achieves (K, P, C, J) 2. identify requirements with regard to the management of Information Systems and managing the development and maintenance of software and hardware projects and systems (K, P, C, J) 3. appraise risk management across the organisation including the principles and guidelines which underpin risk management standards and developing recommendations for senior management, explaining the consequences and likelihood of security and risk scenarios, as well as their possible impacts and controls (K, T, P, C) 4. assess emerging IT trends in contrast to the strategic organisational environment and evaluating and explaining options to senior management (T, J) 5. evaluate enterprise systems with a view to maintaining competitive advantage for your organisation in a global market and modelling possible solutions for maintaining a market edge (K, T, P, E) 6. estimate and prepare financial frameworks in a IT context and developing contractual recommendations to senior management (K, T, P, C) |
| Learning and Teaching Methods | A variety of learning and teaching methods will be used to achieve the PLOs highlighted above. Teaching methods will include: • a combination of lectures and tutorials: interactive lecture and tutorial sessions including discussions and seminars (K, P, I, T) • practical laboratory work (K, P, T) • student presentations and research report writing (K, P, C, E, T) • individual and group based assessment tasks (C, J, T) • self-directed study. In keeping with the relevant nature of this program, students are expected to solve realistic problems drawn from industry in tutorials, assessment tasks and final Examination. Learning is reinforced in problem-based tutorial classes, where groups of students work together and apply the knowledge gained from lectures and laboratory work in problem solving. The program places a significant emphasis on developing advanced practical technical skills depending on the nature of the unit studied. The program develops the soft skills expected by employers, such as writing, research and team working skills. Throughout the program students are encouraged to undertake independent reading both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. |
| Assessment | The Program Learning Outcomes are tested and assessed during the program using a combination of written examinations, coursework assignments, quizzes, laboratory formal reports and log book, individual and group oral and visual presentations. Throughout the course, students are given formative assessments and feedback on their progress. These help identify any areas of difficulty and give them the time to seek assistance from the teaching staff. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Information can be found at: https://mq.edu.au/rpl |
| Support for Learning | Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus. |
| Program Standards and Quality | The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability | Graduates of this program will find a rewarding career in technology and infrastructure departments of many types of organizations in industry, government, education, telecommunication or the non-profit sector. |
| Assessment Regulations | This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
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