HSS – Postgraduate courses

Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management


UTS course code: C04203 Testamur title: Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management Abbreviation: MA Course fee: $166.67 per cp (local); $7,450 per semester (international) Total credit points: 70 or 72 Admission requirements Course duration Course structure Course program Professional recognition Admission requirements To gain entry to this course an applicant must demonstrate a very strong level of education, background and capability. It is expected that applicants will have one of the following: an Honours degree; a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant work experience; or a Graduate Diploma in Information Management or a Graduate Diploma in Knowledge Management. It is expected that all applicants will have demonstrated a high level of interest in, and some knowledge of, information and knowledge practices. Course duration This course is offered over three semesters full time or equivalent part time. Course structure Students who are admitted to the Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management normally complete five compulsory subjects and three elective subjects. Students may choose subjects beyond the specified list with the approval of the Graduate Course Adviser. This course requires completion of between 70 and 72 credit points, depending on subject choice. Compulsory subjects (48 credit points) 57099 Enabling Information Access 8cp 57100 People, Information and Knowledge 8cp 57086 Information Seminars 8cp 57089 Information Research and Data Analysis 8cp 57009 Information and Knowledge Management Project 16cp or 57104 Information and Knowledge Management Project Part A 4cp and 57105 Information and Knowledge Management Project Part B 12cp Elective subjects (22–24 credit points) Three subjects are selected from the list. Course program Typical full-time program commencing in Autumn semester Year 1 Autumn semester 57099 Enabling Information Access 8cp 57100 People, Information and Knowledge 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 8cp Spring semester 57086 Information Seminars 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 6–8cp Year 2 Autumn semester 57089 Information Research and Data Analysis 8cp 57009 Information and Knowledge Management Project 16cp Typical part-time program commencing in Autumn semester Year 1 Autumn semester 57099 Enabling Information Access 8cp 57100 People, Information and Knowledge 8cp Spring semester 5xxxx Information elective 8cp 57086 Information Seminars 8cp Year 2 Autumn semester 57089 Information Research and Data Analysis 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 8cp Spring semester 57104 Information and Knowledge Management Project Part A 4cp 5xxxx Information elective 6–8cp Year 3 Autumn semester 57105 Information and Knowledge Management Project Part B 12cp Typical part-time program commencing in Spring semester¹ Year 1 Spring semester 57100 People, Information and Knowledge 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 6–8cp Year 2 Autumn semester 57099 Enabling Information Access 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 8cp Spring semester 57086 Information Seminars 8cp 5xxxx Information elective 8cp Year 3 Autumn semester 57089 Information Research and Data Analysis 8cp 57104 Information and Knowledge Management Project Part A 4cp Spring semester 57105 Information and Knowledge Management Project Part B 12cp Footnote: 1. This course does not have a full-time intake commencing in Spring semester. Professional recognition The Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management is recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Graduates are eligible for professional membership of this Association.