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POSTGRADUATE

COURSE GUIDE

2018

Make tomorrow better.

CURTIN BUSINESS SCHOOL

AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY, PROCUREMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND

ABOUT CURTIN BUSINESS SCHOOL

STUDYING AT POSTGRADUATE LEVEL

A postgraduate degree can change your life. It can give you the extra skills you need to move up the career ladder, specialise in a particular area, or take your career in a new direction.

Curtin’s postgraduate programs are accredited, internationally recognised and relevant to today’s workplaces. They also provide employers with professional development opportunities for staff.

• You can study at your own pace, with options for evening and weekend classes, short courses and online access to suit your busy lifestyle.

• You will benefit from Curtin’s strong links to business and industry and from networking opportunities.

• There is a range of support services, including an oncampus childcare centre, disability services, financial assistance and scholarships.

Curtin University is a vibrant and collaborative place where ideas, skills and cultures come together. With campuses in Western Australia, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as a network of university partners around the world, Curtin is an international university with a rapidly expanding global footprint.

CURTIN BUSINESS SCHOOLAs one of Australia’s top business schools, Curtin Business School (CBS) offers a wide range of quality courses with opportunities to connect with industry and gain international exposure.

There are flexible study options to suit your interests and career goals, and you’ll have access to high-tech research facilities and highly accomplished mentors.

AACSB ACCREDITATIONCBS is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) international. AACSB accreditation is awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality academic and professional excellence and is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognised form of academic accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn, enabling your degree to be recognised around the globe.

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite

business school through its accreditation by the AACSB

The University is ranked in the top two per cent of universities

worldwide in the prestigious Academic Ranking of

World Universities 2016

Curtin Business School received a 4 Palmes of Excellence rating in the

Eduniversal Business School Rankings 2016

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPSTo ensure our teaching and research remains applied and highly relevant, we have partnered with an extensive network of more than 70 highly qualified business professionals. These professionals contribute to the development of courses, student learning and research output via the Curtin Business School Advisory Network.

INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT Well-placed in the Asia-Pacific, Australia provides information systems and supply chain management professionals with many opportunities in areas such as product development, content development, technical assistance and global sourcing.

Employment for this occupation remained relatively steady in the past five years, rose slightly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for ICT Business and Systems Analysts to November 2020 is expected to grow moderately.

ICT Business and Systems Analysts are mainly employed in: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Financial and Insurance Services; and Information Media and Telecommunications.

Source: joboutlook.gov.au

“I chose to study at Curtin for my masters because the university ranks highly in the ARWU Australian World Rankings 2016, and because it offers a double masters with my partnership school in Paris.

The flexible class and lecture times mean I can choose a timetable that suits me. I’ve found the Culture and Ethics in Business unit especially enjoyable because it’s taught me a lot about working with other countries and cultures.”

Jason BenilloucherMaster of Supply Chain Management

ABOUT PERTHPerth is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities. As the capital of Western Australia, Perth is safe, prosperous and multicultural – an ideal destination for students and tourists alike.

The city is set against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean and combines natural beauty with period architecture. Browse for fashion on Murray Street mall, learn to surf on the iconic Scarborough Beach or enjoy a cappuccino in historic Fremantle.

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global university that we are today. 50years.curtin.edu.au

Curtin Business School offers postgraduate information systems programs that are relevant to modern, technology-driven business environments.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYThe graduate certificate program is suitable if you already hold a degree but do not have a computing background. It is also suitable if you have extensive business management or supervisory experience but you don't have a first degree.

In this course you will acquire skills and knowledge in the planning and development of information systems in organisations.

It will provide you with a fundamental knowledge of programming and database development for the business sector, as well as simple design techniques.

The course is of a practical nature, and you can consolidate your learning by applying your knowledge and skills in the business environment.

Completion of this course can lead to entry to the Master of Information Systems or to the Technology or the Master of Commerce (Information Systems and Technology).

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

049883M 6 months full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

GC-ISYSTC Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Feb, Jul Perth

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree or equivalent

qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline other than information systems, information technology, computer science or software engineering OR

• At least five years’ relevant professional or managerial work experience AND

• Meet Curtin’s English competency standards.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 Credits Designing Database Systems 25Introduction to Programming 25Systems Analysis 25Technological Infrastructure 25

MASTER OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYThis master degree is designed for information systems and information technology professionals who want to increase their knowledge or skills in the management and strategic application of information systems and information communications technology in competitive, intelligent and global business environments.

The program combines theory, research and practice, and incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies relating to information systems, information technology and internet security.

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

049881B 1.5 years full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

MC-ISYS Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Feb, Jul Perth

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification

from a recognised tertiary institution in a related discipline OR

• A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline and a minimum of five years’ relevant substantial work experience OR

• A Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology from Curtin AND

• Meet Curtin’s English competency standards.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 CreditsInformation Security Management 25Information Systems Service Management 25Information Systems Implementation 25Business Project Management 25

Year 1 Semester 2Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems OR 25Computer ForensicsOR 25Business Professional Practice 1OR 25Green Information Technology and Sustainability 25ORInformation Systems Service Operations 25Business Enterprise Systems 25Culture and Ethics in Business 25Business Research Methods 25

Year 2 Semester 1Information Systems Dissertation 1 50Data Mining and Business Intelligence 25Enterprise Network Security 25

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONSOur courses are practical and industry-focused, and can help you advance your career in the evolving technology field. They are designed in consultation with our industry advisory board, which includes representation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS), Accenture, CSC and IBM.

INDUSTRY PLAYERS• Logica CMG, Reuters and Infosys

have made Australia central to their global risk reduction strategies.

• Australia has product development facilities for Avaya Canon and IBM

• Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems and CSC run advanced technical assistance centres for operations around the world from Australia.

Source: Australian Trade and Investment Commission

“I currently work at KPMG as an analytics, information and modelling consultant. This course equipped me with a solid understanding in programming logic, database structures and data mining

techniques, which has enabled me to excel in my current position.

The best project I worked on during my course was a real forensic investigation in the

Computer Forensics unit. The case had not yet been solved, so the project was not only

practical, but also intriguing.

The unit focused around the techniques used during a forensic investigation, as well as a thorough investigation relating to the events that unfolded. At the end of the assignment I had to force myself to stop working on it and focus on my other assignments as I became

determined to solve the case!”

Brendan CrakeMCom (Information Systems and

Technology)

Information in this publication is correct as at March 2017 and is subject to change at any time. Courses may change after this publication is printed, and may not be offered in 2018. Please refer to courses.curtin.edu.au for the most up-to-date information.

Professionals in this area find and buy goods or services from an external source, often through a tendering or competitive bidding process.

A procurement professional ensures the buyer receives goods or services at the best possible price, taking into account quality, quantity, time and location.

Procurement can be tactical, and it often forms part of a company’s operations strategy. A procurement professional may use cost-benefit analyses or cost-utility analyses to make good decisions and to minimise risk.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PROCUREMENTThis course offers you a foundation in procurement studies. You will complete one core unit studying organisational behaviour at an individual, group and organisational level, exploring issues that are changing the way work is conducted, organised and managed today. The remainder of your units support learning in procurement.

This course can serve as your entry pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), in which you can major in strategic procurement, or undertake as a challenging, stand-alone course.

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

074566E 4-6 months full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

GC-PROCUR Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Jan, May, Aug Perth city

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree plus at least three

years work experience OR• Significant work experience at a

recognisable level of responsibility AND• Meet Curtin’s English competency

requirements.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Trimester 1 CreditsOrganisational Behaviour for Managers 25Contract and Procurement Optimisation 25Strategic Project Management ORLegal Framework for Managers 251 Optional unit 25

Optional unitsInnovation in Decision QualityContemporary Organisational IssuesEconomics for ManagersFinancial and Management Accounting for BusinessLegal Issues in Human ResourcesMarketing for ManagersGraduate Business Research ProjectInternational Business Study TourStrategic Project ManagementLegal Framework for Managers

MASTER OF COMMERCE (INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY) The Master of Commerce (Information Systems and Technology) is designed for those who want to advance their careers in the technology industry.

The course will help boost your proficiency in the management and strategic application of information systems in a competitive, intelligent global business environment.

Combining theory, research and practice, this course incorporates a range of modern concepts, methodologies and technologies relating to information systems, information technology and computer security.

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

078409G 2 years full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

MJRP-ISYST Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Feb, Jul Perth

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree or an equivalent

qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution OR

• A Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology from Curtin University AND

• Meet Curtin’s English competency standards.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 CreditsDesigning Database Systems 25Introduction to Programming 25Systems Analysis 25Technological Infrastructure 25

Year 1 Semester 2Information Security Management 25Information Systems Service Management 25Information Systems Implementation 25Business Project Management 25

Year 2 Semester 1Business Professional Practice 25OR Green Information Technology and Sustainability 25 OR Computer Forensics 25OR Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems 25OR Information Systems Service Operations 25Business Enterprise Systems 25Culture and Ethics in Business 25Business Research Methods 25

Year 2 Semester 2Information Systems Dissertation 1 50Data Mining and Business Intelligence 25Enterprise Network Security 25

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (CONTINUED)

Information in this publication is correct as at March 2017 and is subject to change at any time. Courses may change after this publication is printed, and may not be offered in 2018. Please refer to courses.curtin.edu.au for the most up-to-date information.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree or equivalent

qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in a related discipline OR

• A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline and a minimum of five years’ relevant substantial work experience OR

• A Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Curtin AND

• Meet Curtin’s English competency requirements.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 CreditsIntermediate Financial Accounting 25Business Enterprise Systems 25Supply Chain Quality Management 25Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 25

Year 1 Semester 2Culture and Ethics in Business 25Strategic Procurement 25Business Research Methods 25Supply Chain Planning and Design 25

Year 2 Semester 1Information Systems Dissertation 1 50Strategic Supply Chain Management 25Procurement and Contract Negotiation 25

MASTER OF COMMERCE (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)Curtin’s Master of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) is designed to help you advance your career in logistics, supply chain management or procurement.

It offers a strong grounding in the management and practise of operations in a global business environment.

The course will also help you expand your knowledge in operations management, transportation, physical distribution, procurement, warehousing and inventory in private and government industry.

The course may incorporate guest lectures from logistics professionals, real-life practical assignments and case studies, and industry networking opportunities.

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

078409G 2 years full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

MJRP-SUCMM Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Feb, Jul Perth, Online (most units)

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree or an equivalent

qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution OR

• A Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Curtin AND

• Meet Curtin’s English competency requirements.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 Credits Business Project Management 25Operations Management 25Logistics Analytics 25Global Distribution and Transportation 25

Year 1 Semester 2Intermediate Financial Accounting 25Business Enterprise Systems 25Supply Chain Quality Management 25Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law 25

Year 2 Semester 1Culture and Ethics in Business 25Strategic Procurement 25Business Research Methods 25Supply Chain Planning and Design 25

Year 2 Semester 2Information Systems Dissertation 1 50Strategic Supply Chain Management 25Procurement and Contract Negotiation 25

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTThis course is ideal if you want to advance your career in the area of logistics and supply chain management.

You will be introduced to the principles of logistics management, considering logistics as the management of the flow of goods and services in profit and non-profit organisations. You'll explore some typical logistics activities including transportation, material and inventory management, distribution, customer service, information systems and order processing.

You will also study transportation as part of the logistics process, exploring transport economic theory. You'll examine topics in materials and inventory management, and in enhancing logistics management with information technology.

This course meets the needs of professionals with or without a first degree who have technical and supervisory skills in logistics and supply chain management.

Completion of this course can lead to entry to the Master of Supply Chain Management or the Master of Commerce (Supply Chain Management).

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

041930G 6 months full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

GC-SUPCMG Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Feb, Jul Perth, Online

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A bachelor degree or equivalent

qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline other than logistics, supply chain management or procurement OR

• At least five years’ relevant professional or managerial work experience AND

• Meet Curtin’s English competency requirements.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Year 1 Semester 1 CreditsBusiness Project Management 25Operations Management 25Logistics Analytics 25Global Distribution and Transportation 25

MASTER OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTThis course has been designed for professional logistics specialists who are interested in significantly advancing their career in the area of logistics and supply chain management.

You will study units in operations management, transportation and physical distribution, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, retailing, global business and logistics, and the role of information technology in facilitating supply chain management.

The course meets the needs of professionals with technical and supervisory skills in logistics and supply chain management.

COURSE ESSENTIALS

CRICOS CODE DURATION

072808G 1.5 years full-time

COURSE CODE STUDY MODE

MC-SCMGMT Full-time, Part-time

INTAKE LOCATION

Feb, Jul Perth, Singapore

Did you know:Curtin Business School is the only

Western Australian University to offer a dedicated postgraduate course in supply chain management and

is internationally recognised for the quality of the program. The Master

of Supply Chain Management ranked 2nd in Australia in the 2016 Eduniversal Best Masters ranking.

Logistics and supply chain professionals manage the supply of goods and services from the point of origin (supplier) to its final destination (customer), in the fastest, safest and most cost-effective way possible.

As the international business sector grows and the need for efficient product distribution increases, experts in logistics and supply chain management are becoming more important.Our dynamic relationship with industry, along with our applied and professional emphasis, ensures your education remains relevant to the real world – locally and internationally.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPWhen you graduate from a Curtin postgraduate course in supply chain management you may be eligible for membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA).

Information in this publication is correct as at March 2017 and is subject to change at any time. Courses may change after this publication is printed, and may not be offered in 2018. Please refer to courses.curtin.edu.au for the most up-to-date information.

Course fee information can be found by searching for your postgraduate course at courses.curtin.edu.au. You may also be expected to purchase textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIf you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you have the option of applying for FEE-HELP – a loan to help pay for part or all of your tuition fees.

fees.curtin.edu.au/feeHELP.cfm

EMPLOYER-PAID STUDYYour employer may be able to help you with the cost of postgraduate study. Many employers have developed formal employee education assistance policies in which education costs may be shared.

TAX BENEFITSYour enrolment in postgraduate study at Curtin may entitle you to an income tax deduction for tuition fees and related expenses, if there is a direct connection between your course and your current work. Please consult the Australian Tax Office for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS Curtin offers a variety of scholarships to international students. Some are offered for academic achievement, while others are designed to make university possible for students who face financial hardship.

DOMESTIC SCHOLARSHIPSscholarships.curtin.edu.au

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSinternational.curtin.edu.au/scholarships

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

COURSEWORK DEGREESOur online guide can help you through the process with links to forms that you’ll need to fill out for your application.

curtin.edu.au/hs/pg-apply

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

COURSEWORK DEGREES To make applying to Curtin as easy as possible, we have put together online guides and services to help you.

International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are specific entry requirements that must be met.

international.curtin.edu.au/apply

RESEARCH DEGREES For information on how to apply and to find a thesis supervisor,

howtoapply.curtin.edu.au/research

Alternatively, you can contact our Graduate Research School for more information:Tel: +61 8 9266 3337Email: GRS.FutureStudents@curtin.edu.au

research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSIn addition to meeting the entry requirements for your chosen course, you will need to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language.

international.curtin.edu.au/apply/english-prerequisites/#postgrad

CURTIN ENGLISHIf you do not meet Curtin’s English competency requirements, consider first taking a study program with Curtin English. You can package your English language course with your chosen course to streamline your enrolment and visa application process.

english.curtin.edu.au

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