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Master of Information Technology ProjectManagement - 2015

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Do you want to build a career in managing Business-ITProjects?IT is the major source of innovation and transformationin contemporary organisations and is critical for longterm competitive position and sustainability. Business-IT Projects are assuming greater strategic andoperational importance in organisations with thesuccess of the organisation often linked to its successat the timely and agile implementation of IT andmanagement of change . Organisations are alsoincreasingly demanding a clear, demonstrablebusiness case and return on the investments theymake in IT, meaning there is greater emphasis on thedelivery of business value from IT-driventransformation projects. The skills, knowledge andattributes required to lead teams involved in theimplementation of these projects is a valuablecapability for today's organisations. You will gainvaluable insights, knowledge and skills to take yourcareer to the next level by enrolling in the Master of ITProject Management.

Level PostgraduateQualification Masters DegreeNumber of units 16 unitsProvider Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Information Technology Project Management

Swinburnes Master of IT Project Management is designed to enhance and further developunderstanding, competencies and expertise in managing the very diverse and complex aspects of

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modern IT projects contained within larger business transformation projects. The objective of thisdegree course is to deliver high quality industry-relevant education to prospective IT projectmanagers or those currently involved in managing projects wishing to progress to more senior roles,to develop an appreciation of factors contributing to IT project productivity and success, and todevelop the skill sets required to underpin the practice of IT project management with a soundconceptual understanding of the key issues involved. Key areas covered in this course include ITproject management fundamentals; managing project resources, especially multicultural andmultidisciplinary teams; managing business-IT portfolios and programs; managing multiple vendors,relationship and alliance building; understanding global ICT practices; managing IT-related risk andsecurity; acquiring and implementing package software; managing IT-driven transformation andchange; and ensuring the delivery of business value from IT investments.Course Objectives

To deliver high quality industry-relevant education to prospective IT project managers andthose currently working in IT project delivery wishing to progress to more senior positionsTo develop an appreciation of factors contributing to IT project productivity and successTo develop the skill sets required to underpin the practice of IT project management with asound conceptual understanding of the key issues involved

Learning OutcomesAt completion of the Master of Information Technology Project Management, graduates should beable to:1. Demonstrate a substantial knowledge on the advanced aspects of IT Project Management

including IT project portfolios in organisations, IS/IT strategic alignment, managing IT-drivenchange, relationship/alliance building, management of multiple vendors, managing IS/IT riskand complexity, and understanding the value of IS/IT investments in organisations

2. Critically evaluate a range of theories, models, frameworks, and practices pertaining IT ProjectManagement to appropriately apply them in a range of IS/IT project, management, businessand organisational contexts

3. Draw on an interdisciplinary knowledge base to approach and analyse problems from multiplepoints of view, make high-level independent judgements in a project managementenvironment, and design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundlyarticulated rationales

4. Articulate and communicate a coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideasappropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders, and the business particularly within theIS/IT project environment

5. Evaluate, justify and articulate an appropriate response to ethical organisational and IS/ITissues and dilemmas particularly in a project management environment to a range of differentstakeholders with conflicting interests

6. Demonstrate a critical understanding of IS/IT and project management to champion



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technological advance and promote innovation as appropriate in various project, business andorganisational environments

7. Work in a self-reliant, independent manner, show leadership and take initiative whereappropriate particularly in a diverse team environment

8. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the fundamental research principles,research methods, and/or research design within a chosen and/or specified context in the areaof IT Project Management.

Career OutcomesThe Master of Information Technology Project Management is an advanced-level course that aimsto equip students with the relevant knowledge, skills and capabilities to effectively manage allaspects of IT project management. The knowledge and skills you acquire can be applied in a rangeof project contexts, including:

Business transformation projects, especially those with substantial involvement of ITThe acquisition and implementation of software packages for organisations, large and smallThe management of IT portfolios, business alignmentIT outsourcing and offshoring projectsManaging IT service delivery



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Transition ArrangementsPlease note: For students who are continuing with the pre2015 Master of Information TechnologyProject Management or transitioning from the 2014 degree into the 2015 degree, please see below:

If you have completed INF70001, do not enrol into INF70005. If you are yet to completeINF70001 you will be required to enrol into INF70005 as INF70001 will no longer be offeredfrom 2015.

MITPM_OUA_Transition_Information_2014-2015.pdfRecommended Study PatternSwinburne University will provide new students with advice about their unit enrolments at the start oftheir study program.Students should complete:

4 Core Introductory IS units; and10 Core ITPM units; and2 electives from the approved list of 4 electives

Students should complete any prerequisites before enrolling in the advanced units and completeINF80003 in their final study period.Please note: You cannot re-enrol into Swinburne units that you have already passed.Course structure

Introductory Systems Units - Core

Total number of units to complete: 4 units Required Elective Optional Provided by INF60007 Introduction to Business Information Systems Swinburne INF60009 Database Analysis and Design Swinburne INF60010 Requirements Analysis and Modeling Swinburne ICT80008 Professional Issues in IT Swinburne

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Stage 2 - Information Technology Project Management

Total number of units to complete: 12 units Required Elective Optional Provided by INF70005 Systems Project Management Swinburne INF80002 IT Portfolio and Program Management Swinburne INF800031 IT Project Management Research Project Swinburne INF80004 IT Project Resource Management Swinburne INF80042 Technology Essentials for Managers Swinburne ACC60005 Accounting Principles Swinburne INF80008 Advanced IT Project Management (Coming in 2016) Swinburne INF80018 Enterprise Architecture, Strategy and Governance (Coming in 2016) Swinburne INF80029 IS/IT Risk Management (Coming in 2016) Swinburne INF80030 Systems Acquisition & Implementation Management Swinburne INF60012 Enterprise Systems Swinburne INF80014 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis (Coming in 2016) Swinburne ORG60001 Leading (Coming in 2016) Swinburne INF80039 Global ICT Practice Swinburne

1 Students should complete this unit in their final study period.



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EligibilityAdmission to the Master of IT Project Management (MITPM) requires successful completion of anundergraduate degree in any discipline equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.Applicants may be granted exemptions from particular units of study depending upon the content oftheir undergraduate degree and previous work experience.Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology ProjectManagement or the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management may progressto the Master of Information Technology Project Management, and will be given full credit for theunits completed towards the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Project Management orthe Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management (including those studied asrequired pre-requisite units).A special entry provision is available for applicants without an appropriate qualification but who havesignificant relevant work experience (usually at least five years) and evidence of academic capability(e.g. successful completion of a Certificate or Diploma course at a TAFE with high grades orattaining a GMAT of 550 or higher). Such applicants may be eligible for admission to the GraduateCertificate of Information Technology Project Management (subject to completing the required pre-requisite units).International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English with a certified copy oftheir IELTS scores, not more than 12 months old. IELTS Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 orTOEFL (paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); or, aTOEFL (internet-based) minimum score of 68 with no band less than 18.

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Award RequirementsTo qualify for a Master of Information Technology Project Management, a student must complete 16units of study (200 credit points) as follows:

4 Core Introductory IS units; and10 Core ITPM units; and2 electives from the approved list of 4 electives

Students with a previous tertiary degree in IS or IT from a recognised institution and/or relevant workexperience may be eligible for exemptions.Please note: You cannot re-enrol into Swinburne units that you have already passed.Recognition of Prior Learning / CreditSwinburne University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.Applicants with substantial relevant industry experience may also apply for additional exemptionsthrough RPL. The Faculty of Information & Communication Technologies RPL panel will assess theprior learning and experience of applicants and determine appropriate unit exemptions.For information on how to apply for credit please refer to Swinburnes website athttp://www.swinburne.edu.au/open-universities-australia/advanced-standing-rpl.htmlAlso see information listed here under: Eligibility.

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From the very start, long before we were called Open Universities Australia (OUA), and even beforethe internet became a part of everyday life, our organisation has been all about making educationeasier to access.

Where we've come from

A pioneer from the beginningIn 1990, the Australian Government establishedthe Open Learning Initiative, a project aimed atextending access to and increasing participationin higher education, examining the potential ofcommunication technologies for education andincreasing public awareness of higher education.The initiative launched in 1991 with theTelevision Open Learning Pilot, investigating thepossibility of creating an educational televisionchannel, hosted by Monash University, andsupported by a consortium of Australianuniversities, as well as Australias publicbroadcaster, the Australian BroadcastingCorporation (the ABC).Although study via television may soundoutdated now, it was at the time a pioneeringventure (the first time Australian universities haddelivered educational content nationally viatelevision) and established a philosophy ofinnovation that still exists today.Open Learning AustraliaThe launch of the pilot program was followed bythe formation of Open Learning Australia in1993, a publicly funded company with MonashUniversity as its single shareholder. Also underthe auspices of the Open Learning Initiative,

the Open Learning Electronic Support Service(OLESS) was established in 1994, and OpenNet in 1995. The goal of Open Net was toprovide access to online learning services to allstudents, regardless of their location.In 1997 the separate strands of the OpenLearning Initiative were combined under theumbrella of Open Learning Australia (OLA).ExpansionIn 1997 seven new shareholder universitiesgave their backing to OLA: Australian NationalUniversity, Curtin University of Technology,Griffith University, Macquarie University, RMITUniversity, the University of Queensland, andthe University of South Australia.OLAs entry into the higher education landscaperesulted in fewer bureaucratic procedures, moreflexible study schedules for students andexpansion into new study areas that hadntpreviously been available via distance educationsuch as science and art.By 2000, with web presentation and datacompression techniques advancing rapidly, OLAhad begun to turn many of their courses frompaper-based to online.



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Our goal has always been to make education easier to access. One of the ways we do this is bymaking many of our undergraduate courses and units available without academic requirements -things like ATARs (Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks, the scores students receive aftercompleting secondary school in Australia) and grade point averages. We refer to these courses andunits as open access or open entry (which, by the way, is where our name comes from).

Open Universities AustraliaOpen Learning Australia became OpenUniversities Australia in 2004, reflecting thechanging demands and expectations of itsonline students. Although our name changed,our role as pioneers in the online learningmovement remained the same.OUA began to incorporate new technologies andinteractive multimedia, streaming media, andsocial media into its higher education offerings.These technologies allowed OUA to furtherminimise the isolation of online students, as wellas harness the learning potential presented bychanging technology.

TodayOUA and its university providers continue toenjoy the benefits that come from the pioneeringopen learning legacy established more than twodecades ago.Since our foundation, OUA has helped nearlyhalf a million students with their education andcareer goals.Find out more about working with us at ourLinkedIn Careers page.

Open Access

How does open entry work?Say youve got your eye on the Bachelor of Arts(Fine Art) with Curtin University. If you want tostudy it as an on-campus student there is atleast one academic entry requirement standingin your way, even if youre applying as a mature-age student.If you study towards the same degree onlinethrough OUA there are no academic entryrequirements to hurdle during enrolment. Youdont need to worry about your previous studyand whether your study schedule will suit yourwork or family obligations you can shape yourtimetable to fit your life.

After initially missing out on the ATAR scoreto get her into the university course she hadher eye on, Avalon Keft found a new way.That new way was Open UniversitiesAustralia, which let her pursue her passionfor ancient history and work towards adegree with Macquarie University online.



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OUA offers all our students access to online support, advice and guidance. Whether you need tospeak with someone about swapping units, trouble with assignments, clarification on a result or needto talk over some personal issues, our support services team is here to help.

Student support services

Getting adviceJust because youre studying online, doesntmean youre alone. If you have any questionsabout your study or youre unsure about how itall works, an answer is very often only be aphonecall or email away.Student cardTo help you identify yourself as an OUA studentand take advantage of select student discounts,well supply you with an OUA student card.Disability supportWere committed to providing open andaccessible education for all. Our academicproviders offer access to a range of options fordisability support.Complaints managementWe take the satisfaction of our studentsseriously and investigate all formally raisedissues through our complaints management.Changing your personal detailsMost of your details, such as your contactinformation, can be changed by signing into MyStudy centre and updating your profile. Thereare some details that are used for admission,enrolment and government reporting purposesthat cannot be changed online.

Special CircumstancesWe understand that students sometimes haveto withdraw from a unit due to circumstancesbeyond their control. If this occurs, you may beable to reduce or avoid financial and academicpenalties if you can demonstrate SpecialCircumstances.Student coaching and counselling serviceBeing an online student can mean jugglingfamily, work, friendships and of course study.

Student coachingStudent counselling

I have definitely felt supported during mystudies. Most of the tutors have been reallyengaging and easy to contact whenever youneed advice or to ask a question. I fit in studywhen I can and work around my schedule. Iwould definitely recommend OUA to otherpeople.Georgina Scrambler Bachelor ofCommunication, Griffith University.



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Master of Information Technology Project Management - 2015Master of Information Technology Project ManagementAbout this courseOverviewCourse ObjectivesLearning OutcomesCareer Outcomes

Course unitsTransition ArrangementsRecommended Study PatternCourse structure

RequirementsEligibility

QualificationsAward RequirementsRecognition of Prior Learning / Credit

How to Enrol1. Add the unit to your Study Cart2. Go to your Study Cart and register or log in4. Press the ENROL NOW button5. Fill out the Enrol page information3. Tell us when you want to studyWhat about CSP units?

Where we've come fromA pioneer from the beginningExpansionOpen Learning AustraliaOpen Universities AustraliaToday

Open AccessHow does open entry work?

Student support servicesGetting adviceSpecial CircumstancesStudent cardStudent coaching and counselling serviceDisability supportComplaints managementChanging your personal details

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