Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

and reflect on this in relation to current professional developments
in maternity services.
MIR5201
20 Credit Points
Master of Science (Midwifery) 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students in this unit are expected to develop the basic foundation
of a research proposal related to midwifery. The aim of the unit is
to commence work on a thesis proposal which contains an
introduction, review of related literature, a study framework, one
or more methodologies appropriate for the study, and a plan of
action outlining how the investigation will take place.
MIR5202
20 Credit Points
Master of Science (Midwifery) 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
MIR5201 Master of Science (Midwifery) 1
Students in this unit are expected to complete their research
proposal, ethical clearance and formal proposal review.
MIR6200
0 Credit Points
Master of Science (Midwifery) 3
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
MIR5202 Master of Science (Midwifery) 2
Students in this unit are expected to implement their research
study, analyse data and write up their thesis.
MIS4104
15 Credit Points
IS/IT Project Management IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit will cover the fundamentals of Project Management
including project definition, planning, control and
implementation. The basic skills of project management will be
introduced including estimating and negotiation, critical path
analysis and associated network techniques, team management
and resource evaluation. An emphasis will be put on Project
Network Techniques (PNT) and their implementation using
project management software.
Practical knowledge of the workplace and/or theoretical
knowledge of management is assumed. The unit will concentrate
on Information System projects although it will be applicable to
anyone wishing to learn generic project management skills, and
use examples from various industries.
MIS4106
15 Credit Points
Designing Web Useability IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces students to the growing area of usability in
business web site design. Students will be exposed to a systems
approach to web design, will develop interface design guidelines
and will learn techniques for managing the development cycle.
Students will cover pervasive usability by studying human
behaviour and experience, requirements and task analysis,
conceptual design, and evaluation. They will also experience the
production process, including mock-ups and prototypes and
launch testing and analysis.
As this is online-directed study, students are required to have
Internet access, download facilities and a word-processing
package.
MIS4108
15 Credit Points
Supply Chain Management IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit deals with Supply Chain Management (SCM) from an
Information Systems perspective. It presents concepts and tools,
together with case examples, important for the effective
management of the supply chain as it is transforming and
emerging within metamorphosing organisational forms. This Unit
introduces students to the necessity to consider each contributing
facility and customer requirements - from supplier through
warehouses and suppliers to distribution channels and onward
throughout product or service lifecycle. The emphasis throughout
is on a systems approach to SCM, from the operational through
the tactical to the strategic level. The study of SCM and Logistics
Management are viewed as increasingly inseparable aspects of the
same business processes.
MIS4115
15 Credit Points
Introduction to ERP Systems
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
applications and explores the many organisational benefits that
they can provide. The unit will focus upon what is proclaimed to
be today’s fastest growing ERP - Microsoft Axapta. The concepts
and framework of enterprise software are introduced and rationale
for deployment in organisations discussed. The key issue
explored is how the functions and features of Axapta can achieve
organisational objectives and benefits. The unit has a major labbased
practical component where the features of the Axapta
application will be configured and administrated by students.
MIS4118
15 Credit Points
Business Planning for Information Systems IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit provides students with the skills to manage the planning,
implementation and continuing operations of electronic commerce
initiatives. Students develop an E Business Plan based around
their own electronic commerce ideas and identify specific
objectives linked to overall business strategies. The unit provides
students with the skills to recognise and exploit the potential of E
Commerce technologies in creating an exciting range of new E
Business opportunities. The ability of companies to develop
entrepreneurial ideas and skills in planning, designing and
implementing cohesive E Business strategies will define success
or failure in the 21 st Century.
MIS4121
15 Credit Points
Business Process Integration IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
As technology extends its reach into every facet of the
enterprise the need for a managed approach to enterprise systems
becomes more and more critical. ERP and similar integrated
enterprise-wide systems have revolutionized the way that
organizations do business. Planning for and managing such
integrated systems presents new and unique challenges. This unit
presents some of the managerial issues involved in implementing
and managing ERP systems. It explores the organisational and
technical context necessary for effective enterprise systems
development. The unit also discusses the importance of planning
and managing enterprise systems from an architectural
perspective and highlights how an agile systems
architecture can more effectively support changes in business
strategy.
MIS4195
15 Credit Points
Web Commerce Development IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit focuses on the management processes required for the
successful development of large, complex Web-based systems for
internet commerce. The main themes include the processes,
methodologies, system design approaches, life-cycle, key
technologies and management of large Web based systems. The
unit will review the evolution of work in the area, discuss case
studies and highlight best practices.
MIS4205
15 Credit Points
Enterprise Applications IV
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit provides an overview of the issues related to
implementation and operation of enterprise applications. It
highlights the critical link between business processes,
information technology and the Internet. It presents e-business
technologies as an important basis for enterprise integration and
discusses associated architectures and applications supporting
enterprise applications. It emphasises the critical role managers
play in the integration and implementation of enterprise
applications and adopts a business process emphasis to examine
organisational change processes. A particular focus is placed on
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