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Domestic online
Fee paying postgraduate:
Full-time - $32,400.00 pa
Part-time - $16,200.00 pa
This business degree develops your in-depth understanding of important factors in successful executive management, including leadership, marketing, strategy, people and project management, and finance.
Preparation for the world's most in-demand industry computing certifications is included as an integral part of this course. You'll learn under the guidance of experienced academic staff and industry-based lecturers who are across the very latest industry trends. The course has been developed in consultation with industry professionals, academic experts and Charles Sturt University alumni to ensure maximum industry relevance.
The latest government higher education statistics show that Charles Sturt University is one of Australia's largest providers of postgraduate IT education. We have built this leadership on the quality of our courses and the breadth of 'on topic' subjects that we offer.
You can study this course online, so you can apply your learning and insight in real-time, and allowing you to update your qualifications while continuing to work. You can also speed up or slow down your study pace to meet your changing professional and personal schedules. Our subjects are supported by a host of educational technologies, from video lectures to online simulations.
Charles Sturt University's research strengths underpin this degree, and one of our aims is to help you develop your research potential. In your final year, you will undertake a capstone project with relevance to your workplace. Upon graduation you could decide to pursue a PhD.
Your Master of Business Administration (Computing) (with specialisations) will position you at the heart of a rapidly growing global industry, and give you a competitive edge in your bid to enter senior and executive roles in the IT industry.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| MGI511 | Project Management Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT501 | Contemporary Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT510 | Strategy and Planning | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC506 | Topics in Information Technology Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGI521 | Professional Communications | 8 credit pts |
| Subject should be completed in the final session of study. | ||||
| ITC571 | Emerging Technologies and Innovation | 8 credit pts |
| Select two (2) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ITC540 | IT Infrastructure Management PG | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT540 | Facilitating Change | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT549 | Toxic Leadership | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT559 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT580 | Forecasting and Risk Assessment | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT584 | Leadership in Teams | 8 credit pts | ||
| MKT501 | Marketing for Managers | 8 credit pts | ||
| MKT525 | Digital and Social Media Marketing | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGI515 | IT Service Quality Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| HRM502 | Human Resource Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC563 | IT Management Issues | 8 credit pts | ||
| ACG515 | Accounting For Strategic Decision Making | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC540 | IT Infrastructure Management PG | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT583 | Managing for Sustainability | 8 credit pts |
| Select four (4) subjects from the same specialisation. This will allow graduation with a particular specialisation - e.g:. Master of Business Administration (Computing - Cyber Security); OR Select four (4) subjects across two or more specialisations. This will allow graduation with a generic Master of Business Administration (Computing) | ||||
| CV0001 | Cloud Computing and Virtualisation | 32 credit pts | ||
| CS0002 | Cyber Security | 32 credit pts | ||
| DI0001 | Digital Marketing | 32 credit pts | ||
| NS0001 | Networking and Systems Administration | 32 credit pts | ||
| PM0001 | Project Management | 32 credit pts |
In this specialisation, you'll develop advanced skills in cloud architectures, cloud security and virtualisation.
Develop hands-on skills in cyber security, and get prepared for the industry's most popular cyber security certifications.
Move into the digital sphere - where marketing is at its most dynamic.
Manage networks and systems for peak performance and to help drive organisational goals. This specialisation also prepares you for industry certifications, such as those from Cisco, which are highly regarded in the industry.
Acquire the skills to successfully manage complex projects. This specialisation also prepares you for a range of project management certifications, including those offered through the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!
They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.
Explore scholarshipsThis course is one of a unique series of online Masters degrees that Charles Sturt University has partnered with IT Masters to develop. You may be eligible for up to six subjects credit for prior study if you've completed a recognised postgraduate qualification or relevant Industry certifications within the last 10 years. Complete the IT Masters Eligibility Form to see if you're eligible for credit for this course.
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