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Master of Information GovernanceApproved Abbreviation: MInfGov
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3779.1
AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 095722B
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2021 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For commencement year 2017, please refer to: 3748.1 Master of Information Governance
The Master of Information Governance (MiG) is designed to provide a new set of skills and knowledge for next generation managers and consultants, reflecting the increasing demand for training in this area, including the recent rise in information security management issues. The structure of the degree reflects the understanding that the technical, business and legal aspects of information governance are equally important, and that the related knowledge and skills from these areas are interconnected and applied in confluence in practice. The course draws from best practice to graduate professionals with systematic knowledge and skills for managing information assets and ensuring regulatory compliance, in a way that is applicable across all industries and independent of any particular technology or vendor solution. Students will undertake 120 hours of industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component which is required for successful completion of the Master of Information Governance.
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
Applicants must have
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline, OR
- a minimum five years full-time professional work experience in Information and Communications Technologies or related areas AND write an expression of interest outlining their experience, knowledge and skills and how it has prepared them for study. The expression of interest will be assessed by the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences.
Additional Information
Applicants who have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or a Master degree in ICT or a related field in information governance, and gained at least 1 year full-time equivalent professional working experience in Australia may be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing subject to approval by the relevant Director of Academic Programs (DAP).
Standard English entry requirement would be enough for this course.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Work Integrated Learning
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended sequence
Start Year Intake - Full-time
Year 1
Quarter 1
Autumn
| 301005 | Professional Practice and Communication |
Quarter 3
Spring
| 300977 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems |
Quarter 4
| 200841 | Strategic Business Management |
Year 2
Autumn
| 301162 | Information Security Management |
| 301004 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From Autumn 2021, this unit will be replaced by 301387. Students are advised to select 301387 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies.
| 301387 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
| 200958 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy |
And one alternate unit from the list below
Spring
From 2021, 300260 is only offered in Spring
And one alternate unit from the list below
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.
Mid-Year Intake - Full-time
Year 1
Quarter 3
Spring
| 301005 | Professional Practice and Communication |
And two alternate units from the list below
Autumn
| 300977 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems |
And one alternate unit from the list below
Year 2
Spring
| 301004 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From Autumn 2021, this unit will be replaced by 301387. Students are advised to select 301387 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies.
| 301387 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From 2021, 300260 is only offered in Spring
Quarter 4 session
| 200841 | Strategic Business Management |
Autumn
| 301162 | Information Security Management |
| 200958 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy |
And one alternate unit from the list below
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.
Start Year Intake - Part-time
Year 1
Quarter 1
Autumn
Spring session
| 300977 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems |
Year 2
Autumn
| 301005 | Professional Practice and Communication |
Spring session
From 2021, 300260 is only offered in Spring
Year 3
Autumn
| 301004 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From Autumn 2021, this unit will be replaced by 301387. Students are advised to select 301387 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies.
| 301387 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
And one alternate unit from the list below
Spring
Quarter 4 session
| 200841 | Strategic Business Management |
Year 4
Autumn
| 301162 | Information Security Management |
| 200958 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy |
Spring
And one alternate unit from the list below
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.
Mid-Year Intake - Part-time
Year 1
Quarter 3
Spring
Autumn
| 301005 | Professional Practice and Communication |
Year 2
Quarter 3
Spring
| 301004 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
From Autumn 2021, this unit will be replaced by 301387. Students are advised to select 301387 Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies.
| 301387 | Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies |
Autumn
| 300977 | Systems Analysis and Database Management Systems |
Year 3
Spring
From 2021, 300260 is only offered in Spring
Quarter 4
| 200841 | Strategic Business Management |
Autumn
| 301162 | Information Security Management |
| 200958 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy |
Year 4
Spring
And one alternate unit from the list below
Autumn
And one alternate unit from the list below
Additional Completion Requirements
Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.
Alternate units
| 301363 | Advanced Cloud Computing |
| 301178 | Advanced Health Classifications and Coding |
| 301028 | Advanced Healthcare Data Environments |
| 301029 | Advanced Healthcare Software and Systems |
| 301119 | Advanced Machine Learning |
| 301196 | Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence |
| 301236 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity |
| 300252 | Advanced Topics in Networking |
| 301312 | Applied Machine Learning |
| 301314 | Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Organisations |
| 300697 | Content Management Systems and Web Analytics |
| 301315 | Knowledge Representation and Reasoning |
| 200835 | Managing in the Global Context |
| 300256 | Multimedia Communication Systems |
| 301313 | Natural Language Understanding |
| 301365 | Probabilistic Graphical Models |
| 301113 | Programming for Data Science |
| 300696 | Systems and Network Security |
| 301116 | Social Media Intelligence |
| 300770 | Software Testing and Automation |
| 200825 | Understanding Contemporary Organisations |