Degree information:

Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS)

Specialisations

There are seven postgraduate specialisations in the information management systems field of study. Please read the course structure to see what units constitute each specialisation.

  1. Information Technology Management
2. Information Systems Development
3. e-Business		  
  4. Business Intelligence
5. Knowledge Management		  
  6. Library and Information Services
7. Electronic Recordkeeping and Archiving		  

Information Technology Management

Information Technology Management is concerned with the management of information technology within organizations, including both the technical and social aspects. It includes information systems strategic planning, information systems security, outsourcing, management of information services and electronic commerce.

Information Technology Management units:

Select four units from the following list:

  • IMS5002 Information systems security
  • IMS5007 Electronic commerce
  • IMS5042 Information systems strategic planning (This unit is not available in 2006)
  • IMS5052 Enterprise systems
  • IMS5320 Managing IT risk

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Information Systems Development

Information Systems Development is concerned with the planning, analysis, design and implementation of information systems within organizations. It includes requirements acquisition and modelling, systems development and methodologies, human computer interaction, multimedia systems development and project management.

Information Systems Development units:

Compulsory units within the specialisation:

  • IMS5006 Information systems development practices
  • IMS5024 Information systems modelling
  • IMS5302 Human factors and usability
  • IMS5401 Web-based systems development

Note: For 2006, IMS5052 Enterprise Systems is considered to be part of the ISD specialisation.

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e-Business

The e-Business specialisation is concerned with gaining an understanding of the broad issues involved in moving to an increasingly on-line environment. It includes developing strategies for e-Business, developments in supply and demand chains, developing web-based systems and integrating those with existing information systems, and gathering and using information from a range of sources for competitive intelligence.

e-Business units:

Compulsory units within the specialisation:

  • IMS5004 OLAP and business intelligence
  • IMS5007 Electronic commerce
  • IMS5401 Web-based systems development

plus one of the following:

  • IMS5027 Knowledge management principles
  • IMS5028 Customer relationship management systems
  • IMS5033 Electronic document management and recordkeeping systems

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Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence is concerned with using information systems to improve the processes and outcomes of human decision making. The area includes personal decision support systems, business intelligence systems, executive information systems, on-line analytical processing (OLAP) systems, group decision support systems, data warehousing and customer relationship management systems.

Business Intelligence units:

Compulsory units within the specialisation:

plus one of the following:

  • IMS5027 Knowledge management principles
  • IMS5028 Customer relationship management systems

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Knowledge Management

The Knowledge Management specialisation reflects the new trends occurring in the information professions. It is designed to provide knowledge and training for an emerging type of information professional - one who deals with information flows in their organisation, linking them to user needs with the aim of equipping people with the right knowledge at the right time.

The Knowledge Management specialisation provides students with a comprehensive understanding and training in Knowledge Management from multidisciplinary perspectives of information management, information systems and organisational management.

Knowledge Management units:

Compulsory units within the specialisation:

  • IMS5027 Knowledge management principles

plus three units selected from the following:

  • IMS5005 Decision support systems
  • IMS5023 Information enterprise management and marketing
  • IMS5033 Electronic document management and recordkeeping systems
  • IMS5048 The information continuum
  • IMS5330 Knowledge management systems development (This unit is not available in 2006)

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Library and Information Services

Librarians and information specialists manage information and provide information services to clients in a wide range of contexts. They are concerned with analysing information needs, solving information problems, evaluating information sources, organising information, synthesising information into targeted information products, and training clients in the use of information products, services and systems. They work for commercial, government and community sector organisations, for information consultancies and as independent information brokers. Job titles are diverse, e.g. information manager, web/ intranet content manager, information architect, metadata officer, database manager, reference librarian, teacher librarian, indexer, cataloguer, research analyst, business analyst, health information specialist.

Professional recognition / accreditation

The Library and Information Services specialisation, when undertaken with IMS5023, IMS5048 and IMS9049, within the GDIMS, MIMS and MIMS Professional is recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and is internationally recognised through reciprocal arrangements.

Please see the Professional accreditation page for a complete list of units required for the ALIA accreditation.

Library and Information Services units:

Compulsory units within the specialisation:

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Electronic Recordkeeping and Archiving

Electronic Recordkeeping and Archiving prepares records managers and archivists for the digital age. Recordkeeping professionals ensure that vital records of social and organisational activity are created, managed and made available to business for accountability, corporate memory, enterprise knowledge and cultural purposes. Work settings include most major private and public sector organisations, and archival institutions.

Professional recognition / accreditation

The Electronic Recordkeeping and Archiving specialisation, when undertaken with IMS5023, IMS5048 and IMS9049, within the GDIMS, MIMS and MIMS Professional is recognised by the Records Management Association of Australia (RMAA) and the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA).

Please see the Professional accreditation page for a complete list of units required for the RMAA and ASA accreditation.

Electronic Recordkeeping and Archiving units:

Compulsory units within the specialisation:

  • IMS5010 Evidence and metadata
  • IMS5011 Recordkeeping, archiving and the internet (This unit is not available in 2006, this unit has been replaced by IMS5033 Electronic Document Management and Recordkeeping Systems for 2006)
  • IMS5015 Professional practice
  • IMS5047 Managing business records

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