Master of Information Management - 2017

Please note: This course has recently undergone a major change. Please refer to Transition Arrangements for more information.

Course summary

Course summary - 2017

Level: Postgraduate
Qualification: Masters Degree
Number of units: 14 units to complete
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The Master of Information Management offers graduates the opportunity to complete all of the units required for triple accreditation in librarianship, records management and archives. In addition you will complete a major research project that allows you to specialise in an area of your choosing with the support of a supervisor. Successful completion of a Master of Information Management to a required standard can be a pathway to entry into a PhD.

This course is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of information management is developing. This course is designed to provide graduates with a professional qualification in information management or an avenue to upgrade previous qualifications. Areas of study include Librarianship, Records Management, Corporate Information Management, Archives and Knowledge Management.

At the completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. understand the disciplines of librarianship, records management and archives, their theoretical underpinnings, ways of thinking and professional approaches; understand and apply in practice established and developing knowledge and professional practice; extend the boundaries of knowledge through academic research and have developed a commitment to continuing research, both work-based and academic
  2. apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of an issue; think creatively to generate innovative solutions to information management issues
  3. understand the nature of information and how information is created, organised, distributed and used in the information management sectors; apply best practice in servicing the needs of users of libraries, records and archives; locate and evaluate information resources and manage collections effectively
  4. communicate appropriately with information users and colleagues; assess the information needs of information user groups, in both the public and private sectors
  5. assess the impact of emerging technologies on the work of the librarian, records manager or archivist; learn the technologies relevant to information creation, organisation, dissemination and use; decide on appropriate applications and systems for specific information service needs
  6. apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity; develop a commitment to professional research and publication within the librarianship, records management and archives sectors
  7. think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives; apply relevant international standards, tools and practices to the professional practice of librarianship, records management, and archiving
  8. recognise individual human rights, including rights of free access to information; appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when disseminating information to diverse user groups; value diversity of language and how this may be fostered in services offered by information professionals
  9. apply as appropriate the professional skills of librarians, records managers and archivists; work independently and in teams; demonstrate leadership; understand and demonstrate professional behaviour; understand issues in the ethical use of information and demonstrate how ethical practices may be followed in the workplace. Understand and apply major tools for information organisation, metadata creation and indexing and recordkeeping throughout the continuum to ensure efficiency and compliance.

The Master of Information Management is accredited by the Australian Society of Archivists; the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA); and the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Academic

Applicants are required to have completed a first degree in another discipline, or a Graduate Diploma in a related discipline.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Applicants need to meet Curtin’s English Language requirement as all courses are taught in English. If your education courses were not solely in English, as per the International Handbook of Universities or the World Higher Education database, please attach a scanned original copy of English Proficiency Test results. Admission requires an overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) (or equivalent test) score of at least 6.5 and competence in all test components (IELTS score of 6.0).

Please refer to the 'Minimum English Entry Requirements' document at http://students.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/English_List.pdf.

Curtin is very committed to professional experience for students and satisfactory completion of practicums is a requirement. All students undertake three-week full time work placements in two units; INFM510 Management of Information Services, and INFM130 Information Theory and Research.

The Department of Information Studies' Practicum Coordinator will organise the practicum placement in consultation with you at your State. There will be an email requesting students to submit applications for their placements at the end of the Study Period by the Practicum Coordinator. Lookout for this email and respond accordingly. In the interim, read all you need to know about practicum placements at http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/mcca/information-studies/practicum-information/

All students must complete the 14 units to complete the Master of Information Management.

Students should enrol in INFM120 as a first unit of study.

New pre and concurrent requisites have been implemented in the course structure to guide student enrolment and to ensure successful study sequence, therefore learning experience.

Students enrolled in the Master of Information Management may choose to take an interim award of a Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies or a Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives. If you believe this is possible, you should take care to firstly ensure you have completed the 8 units required for these qualifications.

To qualify for the award of Master of Information Management, students must complete a total of 14 units. This consists of 12 units of 25 credit points each, and 2 research project units of 50 credit points each.

Majors

See the attached Study Plan for enrolment sequence.

Master of Information Management Study Plan (81, KB)

Please Note: This Study Plan is for students who started the course in 2017.

If you commenced study in the Master of Information Management prior to 2015, you will continue on with your existing study plan.

Total number of units to complete: 14 units Required Elective Optional
Unit name Code Provider Availability
Information Design
INFM110 CUR SP1 - SP3 -
Technologies for Information Services
INFM120 CUR SP1 - SP3 -
Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice
INFM250 CUR SP1 - SP3 -
Information Literacy
INFM5001 CUR SP1 SP2 - -
Management of Information Services
INFM5101 CUR - SP2 SP3 -
Enterprise Content Management
INFM280 CUR - - SP3 -
Conservation and Preservation
INFM335 CUR - - SP3 -
Archives Concepts and Practice
INFM570 CUR - - SP3 -
Information Theory & Research
INFM1302 CUR SP1 - SP3 -
Reference Services
INFM230 CUR SP1 - - -
Collection Management
INFM210 CUR - - SP3 -
Resource Description & Access
INFM240 CUR - - SP3 -
Advanced Discipline Project 1
INFM6003 CUR SP1 SP2 SP3 -
Advanced Discipline Project 2
INFM6103 CUR SP1 SP2 SP3 -

(continue from Footnote 3) A Supervisor has to be nominated to guide you with your research project. Hence, email the Unit Coordinator a short summary between 250 up to 500 words about the topic you would like to conduct your research before you enrol in the Unit.
1 INFM500 and INFM510 should not be the first units to be taken in this course. INFM510 has practicum placement requirements.
2 INFM130 has practicum placement requirements.
3 These 2 Advanced Discipline Project units are worth 50 credit points each (double unit). You should enroll in these units only after consultation with your Course Coordinator. They can be enrolled in only towards the end of the course and usually after you have completed at least 8 other units.

Applications for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) are assessed on a case by case basis according to Curtin University policies which is available at http://policies.curtin.edu.au/local/docs/policy/Credit_for_Recognised_Learning_Manual.pdf.

Students must be admitted in an award course of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all necessary documentation for a formal assessment.

To officially apply for CRL, students need to submit the CRL application form available from http://students.curtin.edu.au/administration/documents/Application_for_CRL.pdf to opencurtin@curtin.edu.au along with supporting documents. Accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For detailed scanned documents requirements and guidelines, please visit http://courses.curtin.edu.au/course_overview/admission-requirements/scanned-documents.cfm.

For further information, please contact opencurtin@curtin.edu.au.

You can pay fees in one of two main ways:

Eligible OUA students can access the government loan scheme known as FEE-HELP. You pay back the loan through your taxes once your income reaches a minimum threshold.

Who can access it?

  • Australian citizens who will undertake, in Australia, at least one unit of study contributing to their course
    OR
  • Permanent humanitarian visa holders who will be resident in Australia for the duration of their unit
    OR
  • Permanent visa holders who are undertaking bridging study for overseas-trained professionals, and will be resident in Australia for the duration of their study

Find out more about FEE-HELP

You can pay your fees upfront - in full at the beginning of a unit - using:
  • Credit card (Visa and MasterCard)
  • Cheque
  • Money order

You should make cheques and money orders payable to 'Open Universities Australia' and send them to:
Open Universities Australia
GPO Box 5387
Melbourne 3001
Australia

If you commenced study in the Master of Information Management / Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies / Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives prior to 2015, you will continue on with your existing study plan.

Impacted students have been emailed revised study plans to guide course completion. If you have not received a study plan, please contact HUM-MCCAOUAEnquiries@curtin.edu.au.

Please contact the OUA Student Advisor if you need further assistance.

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