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Monash University Handbook 2010Postgraduate areas of study by faculty: Information TechnologyInformation Technology aos collation-pg-byfaculty-it Business application development
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DescriptionBusiness application developers are responsible for the design, development and implementation of information systems and related applications. Business application developers will work in small and large organisations, governments and other areas. Areas covered include developing database applications, interface design, applications for Web-based systems and programming. The goal of the business applications development track is to prepare students for work as professional application developers in a wide range of areas. Graduates from this track will have strong skills in developing applications and will be employable across a range of roles from entry-level programming positions through to senior managers leading business application development teams. They will be employed in government, private enterprise, large and small organisations. In addition to entry-level system and analyst/programmer knowledge and skills and the desirable generic graduate attributes identified by the University, graduates should be able to:
UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesBusiness intelligence
DescriptionBusiness intelligence (BI) professionals use information systems to improve the processes and outcomes of human decision-making. Areas covered include personal decision support systems, business intelligence systems, executive information systems, online analytical processing systems, group decision support systems, data warehousing, customer relationship management systems, financial modelling and computer modelling for business systems. The goal of the business intelligence professional track is to prepare students for professional practice in supporting management decision-making using IT. Depending on their qualifications and experience prior to graduate study and the nature of their elective study, graduates could be employed in a variety of roles ranging from entry-level BI positions through to senior management consulting. In addition to entry-level system analyst/programmer knowledge and skills, and the desirable generic graduate attributes identified by the University, graduates should be able to:
Graduates of this track will also have a strong theoretical knowledge of decision support so that they can adapt quickly to changes in technology and methodology. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesBusiness systems
DescriptionBusiness analysis helps a business organisation to improve how it conducts its functions and activities in order to reduce overall costs, provide more efficient use of scarce resources, and better support customers. It introduces the notion of process orientation, of concentrating on and rethinking end-to-end activities that create value for customers, and this task is carried out by a business analyst. It is essential that the modern business analyst has strong IT skills and is capable of approaching these tasks from an information perspective. The main focus of units in this track is to provide students with the practical IT skills and knowledge of latest techniques and technology to effectively carry out business analysis, and managerial advisory duties in business organisations. The goal of the business systems professional track is to provide students with essential skills required by the current day business analyst. Depending on their qualifications and experience prior to graduate study and the nature of their elective study, graduates could be employed in a variety of roles ranging from business systems analyst, systems analyst, and functional analyst through to senior management and management advisory roles. In addition to entry-level system analyst/programmer knowledge and skills, and the desirable generic graduate attributes identified by the University, graduates should be able to:
Graduates of the track will also have a strong theoretical knowledge of systems thinking, business dynamics and business processes as well as latest cutting edge intelligent data mining and customer relationship management technology. This will enable them to easily adapt to the fast changing and evolving field of business IT - an essential requirement for a modern day business analyst. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesCorporate information and knowledge management
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DescriptionThis professional track is designed to produce skilled information and knowledge management (IKM) professionals, including information and knowledge managers, information architects, information policy developers, information project managers and information consultants for business and government organisations. It focuses on:
The goal of the corporate information and knowledge management professional track is to prepare students for professional practice in business information, knowledge and content management and appreciate the role of the modern ICT in achieving efficient strategies for managing personal and organisational knowledge. Depending on their qualifications and experience prior to graduate study and the nature of their elective study, graduates could be employed in a variety of roles ranging from entry-level document management analysis through to senior knowledge and information management consulting. In addition to entry-level system information specialist knowledge and skills, and the desirable generic graduate attributes identified by the University, graduates should be able to:
Graduates of the track will also have a strong theoretical knowledge of information and knowledge management principles that they can apply in designing appropriate technology and policies. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant Courses
Data management
DescriptionThe capacity for enterprise data assets to provide true business value hinges on effective and efficient data management practices. Data management is also the key driver of a large sector of the information technology software market, second only to operating systems in market value. A specialisation in data management provides the knowledge and skills to become a highly valued practitioner and/or researcher in this vital area. Important emerging areas such as multimedia retrieval models, search engine algorithms, web personalisation and semi-structured data management are covered in addition to distributed databases and advanced programming for database applications. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesDistributed and mobile systems
DescriptionDistributed and mobile computing systems have evolved into a solid and widely recognized platform for building applications which are in high demand by industry, government and commerce. Skill sets that include knowledge of this area will be in even more demand in the future, given the growth in internet and web-based systems. The distributed and mobile systems specialisation covers areas in enabling technologies such as wireless and mobile networks, parallel computing infrastructure, computational grids, software agent technology as well as the developmental areas of fault tolerant systems, distributed programming paradigms and related technologies. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesEnterprise systems
DescriptionThis track produces business analysts and information systems analysts who work in small to medium enterprises, large companies, financial organisations, government agencies and consultancy firms. Units are designed to provide management and technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise systems, including information systems, financial systems, integrated business systems, web-based systems and systems that support e-Commerce, e-Government and e-Business. The goal of the enterprise systems professional track is to prepare students to perform as business or information systems analysts in small to medium enterprises as well as large organisations. In addition to entry-level system analyst/programmer knowledge and skills, and the desirable generic graduate attributes identified by the University, graduates should be able to:
Graduates of the track will also have a strong theoretical knowledge of systems development so that they can adapt quickly to changes in technology and methodology. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesIntelligent systems
DescriptionIntelligent systems are integral to the smart use of information technology. Intelligent systems technologies include expert systems, agent architectures, distributed artificial intelligent systems, knowledge discovery and data mining, machine learning, simulation, natural models of computation and optimisation and problem solving. This specialisation provides the knowledge and skills to work as an AI programmer, knowledge engineer, senior designer or consultant. In addition to learning detailed techniques, a foundational understanding of intelligent systems methodologies, their limits and their contrasting capabilities is acquired. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesInternet and web application development
DescriptionThe World Wide Web has come a long way from being a static store of HTML pages, to now supporting millions of users across the world who rely on web applications and services for a range of activities. From simple weather lookup services to booking holidays, buying and selling goods, social networking and dynamic and agile enterprise interactions. Given the ubiquity of the web, a key area of expertise for IT professionals is in developing and delivering innovative and scalable web applications and services. The internet and web application development specialisation includes units covering enterprise level web application development, service oriented computing and web services, mobile internet application development and component based technologies for internet services. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesLibrary, archival and recordkeeping systems
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DescriptionThe track focuses on the design, development, implementation, management and use of library, archival and recordkeeping systems and services. It also addresses a range of professional and ethical issues, and includes a professional practice placement. Library and information services units focus on:
Records and archives units prepare records managers and archivists for the digital age, focusing on the knowledge and skills required to ensure that vital records of organisational activities in all media are created, effectively managed and made accessible. The goal of the library, archival and recordkeeping systems professional track is to prepare students for professional practice as librarians, records managers, archivists and other information and knowledge professionals in business, government and community organisations. Depending on their qualifications and experience prior to graduate study and the nature of their elective study, graduates could be employed in a wide variety of information/knowledge-related roles, such as: information manager, information services manager, librarian, teacher librarian, community information officer, research analyst, indexer, cataloguer, metadata analyst, records manager, archivist, office systems manager, document manager, enterprise content manager, information architect, knowledge manager, chief information officer, chief knowledge officer. In addition to the desirable generic graduate attributes identified by the University, graduates should be able to:
Graduates will have a sound theoretical knowledge of information management principles that will enable them to adapt readily to technological, organisational, and environmental change. Professional recognitionThe track is recognised as a professional qualification by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA) and the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) and comprises the core units required for professional recognition by these organisations. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant Courses
Multimedia systems
DescriptionMultimedia encompasses the different forms of digital media; images, sound, text, animation, film and interactive media. Essential information and devices that enable modern society to function effectively are increasingly accessible solely via effective integration of the various digital media forms. Increasingly, multimedia will be so pervasive that all computer systems and networks will have the capability to handle multimedia data effectively. The specialisation in multimedia systems covers the analysis, design and implementation of multimedia systems with balanced emphases on the conceptual, technical and application aspects. Key areas studied include human-computer interaction, multimedia authoring, advanced multimedia programming and enabling communication and computing technologies for multimedia delivery. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesNetwork computing
DescriptionThis specialisation aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to enable them to analyse a wide variety of information processing and network architecture problems and to develop solutions to these using computer networks. The units in this specialisation cover topics that range from in-depth coverage of the protocols used to operate the internet and intranets, through to the management, design and administration of modern computer networks. Upon completing this specialisation you will have a well-developed conceptual framework, enabling you to keep pace with developments in the rapidly changing field of network computing. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesSecurity
DescriptionSecurity is one of the major areas of concern for any organisation which uses information and database systems. Both universities and industry are engaged in highly active research into the development of techniques that can enhance security in computer systems. There is strong demand for professionals who have a sound understanding in the theory and practice of IT security. By specialising in security, students develop their expertise in this crucial area. The units in the specialisation capture the foundational principles of information and network security through to more advanced areas of secure software development, virtual private networking and information forensics. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant CoursesSoftware engineering
DescriptionSoftware engineering is a core discipline transforming the results of the basic science of computing into large-scale working software systems. Its components include software analysis and design, software project management, quality assurance, validation and verification, advanced object-oriented programming, approaches for real-world systems and design patterns. This specialisation equips students with knowledge of the processes, techniques and theory of software engineering. In addition to the foundational core of knowledge required for professional work in the area, they will also be exposed to advanced topics including web services and service oriented computing, grid computing and parallel computing. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Relevant Courses |
