Course: Master of Information Studies (online) (957AA)

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Award: Master of Information Studies
Course Level: 04
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Design
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885508
CRICOS Code: N/A 21
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:

• UC Bruce Campus
  • Full Time, Online - Convener: Dr Stuart Ferguson (Ph: +61 2 6201 2042)
  • Part Time, Online - Convener: Dr Stuart Ferguson (Ph: +61 2 6201 2042)

Introduction

This course aims to qualify students as information and knowledge professionals in diverse and contemporary environments. It is designed to equip students with the relevant skills for professional practice in all knowledge and information management agencies including libraries. The course emphasises the management and use of digital information for a diverse society and an organisations competitive advantage in the effective use of the internet. A broad theoretical base, emphasising the need for communication, is translated into the necessary skills for professional practice. The course allows for specialisation in the fields of Knowledge Management, Internet Communication, Records Management and Librarianship or a general stream that allows students to customise an information studies qualification to suit their needs.

The Librarianship stream is accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

The Master of Information Studies is accredited by Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA).

Course Requirements

24 credit points:
Students will choose a generalist course or one of three specialisations. The mix of required and restricted units will depend on this choice and is outlined below.

(a) Required as follows:

Information Studies (generalist): (3 credit points)
7935 Dimensions of the Information Sector PG

Knowledge Management specialisation: (18 credit points)
7935 Dimensions of the Information Sector PG
7672 Knowledge Management Principles PG
8306 Knowledge and Information Management Processes PG
8116 Leadership in the Knowledge Society PG
7606 Information Architecture for the Web PG
7604 Knowledge Sharing and Communication using the Internet PG

Internet Communication specialisation: (12 credit points)
7607 Managing the Online Environment PG
7606 Information Architecture for the Web PG
7604 Knowledge Sharing and Communication using the Internet PG
7605 Web Design and Development PG

Librarianship specialisation: (18 credit points)
7935 Dimensions of the Information Sector PG
8113 Connecting People and Information PG
8111 Information Organisation and Description PG
7939 Information Service Management PG
7604 Knowledge Sharing and Communication using the Internet PG
8112 Professional Practice in the Information Sector PG

Records Management: (18 credit points)
7935 Dimensions of the Information Sector PG
8111 Information Organisation and Description PG
8307 Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice PG
8306 Knowledge and Information Management Processes PG
8112 Professional Practice in the Information Sector PG
7939 Information Service Management PG

(b) Restricted choice as follows:

Information Studies (generalist): (21 credit points)
7 units from the following list:
7672 Knowledge Management Principles PG
8306 Knowledge and Information Management Processes PG
8307 Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice PG
8116 Leadership in the Knowledge Society PG
7607 Managing the Online Environment PG
7605 Web Design and Development PG
7606 Information Architecture for the Web PG
7604 Knowledge Sharing and Communication using the Internet PG
8111 Information Organisation and Description PG
7939 Information Service Management PG
6688 Knowledge Management Systems PG
8791 Independent Study PG (6cp)

Knowledge Management: (6 credit points)
2 units from the following list:
7607 Managing the Online Environment PG
7605 Web Design and Development PG
7936 Information Organisation and Description G
7939 Information Service Management PG
6688 Knowledge Management Systems PG
8307 Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice PG
8791 Independent Study PG (6cp)

Internet Communication: (12 credit points)
4 units from the following list:
7672 Knowledge Management Principles PG
8306 Knowledge and Information Management Processes PG
8116 Leadership in the Knowledge Society PG
7738 Marketing Communication Theory PG
7737 Marketing Communication Strategy PG
8111 Information Organisation and Description PG
7939 Information Service Management PG
8791 Independent Study PG (6cp)
7935 Dimensions of the Information Sector PG
8307 Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice PG

Librarianship: (6 credit points)
2 units from the following list:
7606 Information Architecture for the Web PG
7672 Knowledge Management Principles PG
8307 Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice PG
7605 Web Design and Development PG
8306 Knowledge and Information Management Processes PG
8116 Leadership in the Knowledge Society PG
7607 Managing the Online Environment PG
6688 Knowledge Management Systems PG
6621 Advanced Legal Research and Writing PG
8791 Independent Study PG (6cp)

Records Management: (6 credit points)
2 units from the following list:
7606 Information Architecture for the Web PG
7672 Knowledge Management Principles PG
7607 Managing the Online Environment PG
6688 Knowledge Management Systems PG
6621 Advanced Legal Research and Writing PG
7604 Knowledge Sharing and Communication using the Internet PG
8116 Leadership in the Knowledge Society PG
8791 Independent Study PG (6cp)

Typical Course Structure

Sample course structure
Information Studies (general)

Knowledge Management

Internet Communication

Librarianship

Records Management

Course Duration

Standard two semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum eight semesters.

Admission Requirements

Admission is normally based on four years academic standing in a related discipline with the completion of any of the following:
- three year undergraduate degree plus an additional honours year
- four year undergraduate degree; or
- three year undergraduate degree plus a graduate diploma; or
- qualifications deemed the equivalent by the University.
In addition, where an applicant does not meet the normal University requirements for admission they may be eligible for admission under RPL-based admissions provisions applicable to the course.

Recognition of prior learning:
For admission: Admission will also be considered based on various combinations of study, or learning gained from work experience, learning gained from non-credentialed courses, and learning from life as formally set out in the University's Policy Advice on RPL for Applicants.

Assumed Knowledge

It is assumed that students can demonstrate foundation skills and knowledge of computing, including the use of common software packages and the ability to access the internet and use email.

Professional Recognition

The Librarianship stream is accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
The Master of Information Studies is accredited by Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA).
No professional recognition is available for the Knowledge Management and Internet Communication streams.