M Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration Master of Information Technology (Extended) – Master of Business Administration
MIT-MBA
JCU Degree Code: 50504 Standard Duration : 2 years Fast Track Option: 16 months Total No. of subjects: 16
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Plus 4 undergraduate IT subjects • CP1010 Intro to Multimedia • CP1200 Intro to Computer Science 1 • CP1300 Intro to Computer Science 2 • CP1500 Intro to Database Principles
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TOEFL: A minimum score of 550, with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.0; or a computer-based score of 213 with an essay rating of at least 4.0; or an internet-based score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 19. Alternative pathways that provide evidence of equivalent levels of English .
MIT (Extended) – MBA
JCU Degree Code: 50504A Standard Duration: 30 months Fast Track Option: 20 months Total No. of Subjects: 20
CORE IT SUBJECTS
CP5046 CP5047 CP5220 CP5231 CP5310 CP5503 ICT Project 1: Analysis & Design ICT Project 2: Implementation On-line Multimedia Design Internetworking Principles E-Business Technologies Enterprise Database Systems – Oracle
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Results must be less than two years old at the time of application.
OVERVIEW
The MIT-MBA provides IT/CS/CA graduates with training in a variety of computer and business skills, and includes industry standard Cisco and Oracle technologies. The MIT(EXT)-MBA provides a pathway for noncomputer science / information technology graduates.
ACADEMIC ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
An undergraduate degree in any discipline or other qualifications deemed equivalent; or evidence of professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School or Faculty. Where IT background is inadequate (does not include multimedia, database, “C”, “C++” or JAVA), additional undergraduate subjects may have to be taken and the Extended program may be required.
NON CORE IT SUBJECTS
CP5241 Advanced Internetworking CP5290 Unix-Linux Systems CP5504 Object Oriented Programming with JAVA
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Graduates can normally join the Australian Computer Society. Also includes preparation for Cisco and Oracle industry certification. This provides practical skills for rapid entry into rewarding careers in the IT industry.
BUSINESS SUBJECTS
Data Management & IT Economics for Managers Business & the Law Business: A Global Perspective Marketing & Innovation Sustainable Enterprise Globalisation, Governance & the State Human Relations in the Workplace Competitive Strategy Entrepreneurship & Risk Management Leadership in Contemporary Organisations LB5211 Finance for Managers LB5212 Accounting for Managers LB5213 Independent Studies (Internship) LB5002 LB5003 LB5004 LB5201 LB5202 LB5203 LB5204 LB5205 LB5206 LB5207 LB5208
ADVANCED STANDING CREDIT
JCU recognises advanced standing credit for equivalent studies at an equivalent level from Australian or overseas universities. The credit is determined after receipt of application. Subjects successfully completed for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Information Technology can be credited towards the MIT-MBA or MIT (Ext) – MBA.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The objective of the Master of Information Technology - Master of Business Administration Program is to provide theory and practical skills in business, management, e-business technologies, multimedia, networking and software. It provides a path for business, commerce and other noncomputer science/information technology graduates, as well as for CS/IT graduates, seeking to move into IT management roles in IT/E-Business intensive industries such as finance, banking, retailing and online selling.
CONTACT DETAILS
Address: JCU Brisbane 349 Queen Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Phone: +61 7 3001 7800 Fax: +61 7 3001 7899 Email: jcubrisbane@jcub.edu.au Website: www.jcub.edu.au
INTERNSHIP OPTION
In the final trimester, high performing students, subject to meeting performance criteria, may choose to take up an Industry Internship as an alternative to a classroom based subject. • • • • Integrates theory and practice. Enhances professional soft skills, as expected at postgraduate level Develops abilities to investigate, analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations Career-related experience informs career choice
MIT – MBA
16 subjects • 6 core IT subjects • 4 business subjects • 6 business or non core IT subjects
MIT (Extended) - MBA
20 subjects • 6 core IT subjects • 4 business subjects • 6 business or non core IT subjects
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You must provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not your first language. • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of at least 5.5 in each component
This publication is intended as a general guide. Information is correct at the time of publication. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice. CRICOS Provider Code 00117J 20 Jan 2009