Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIS7204 30 Credit Points
Research Project 3
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will conduct scholarly and professional research into a
topic of wide significance for the discipline of information
systems. An emphasis will be placed on the application of
information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIS7205 30 Credit Points
Research Project 4
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will conduct scholarly and professional research into a
topic of wide significance for the discipline of information
systems. An emphasis will be placed on the application of
information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIS7206 30 Credit Points
Research Project 5
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will conduct scholarly and professional research into a
topic of wide significance for the discipline of information
systems. An emphasis will be placed on the application of
information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIS7207 30 Credit Points
Research Project 6
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will conduct scholarly and professional research into a
topic of wide significance for the discipline of information
systems. An emphasis will be placed on the application of
information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIS7208 30 Credit Points
Research Project 7
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will conduct scholarly and professional research into a
topic of wide significance for the discipline of information
systems. An emphasis will be placed on the application of
information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIS7209 30 Credit Points
Research Project 8
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will conduct scholarly and professional research into a
topic of wide significance for the discipline of information
systems. An emphasis will be placed on the application of
information systems theory and methods to solve practical
management and business problems. The thesis component
requires the highest level of excellence in the planning,
implementation and reporting of research. Students will identify
their research topic during the first 12 months of the DBA(IS)
program. In most cases research topics will be related to papers
written as part of module work. Each student will be supervised
throughout the research phase by a member of staff with expertise
in the area of concern.
MIT5101 20 Credit Points
Midwifery Theory 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides the foundation for theory and practice
development in midwifery. Using critical, problem solving
approaches, students study and examine the bio-pyscho-social and
spiritual needs of the well childbearing family. They participate in
the implementation of education programs that address the
childbearing family's information needs. Students also explore
emerging models of care and will begin to incorporate their
beliefs into a framework for beginning midwifery practice.
MIT5201 20 Credit Points
Midwifery Theory 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisites :
MID5101 Contemporary Issues in Midwifery 1
MIP5101 Midwifery Practice 1
MIT5101 Midwifery Theory 1
This unit provides the foundation for students' theory and practice
development in complex care situations in midwifery. Students
study a range of conditions and diseases that may exist before
pregnancy or occur as a result of pregnancy, birth and the
puerperium. Students utilise research findings, theory and critical
problem solving in the development of collaborative models of
maternity care. Students promote quality outcomes for midwifery
care and demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures that
have legal and ethical implications for midwifery in a range of
settings.
MKT4101 15 Credit Points
Marketing
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces the principles and concepts of
marketing encompassing the marketing planning process,
marketing environment, consumer behaviour, market
segmentation, and the marketing mix elements. The unit’s major
feature is the semester-long marketing plan project based on a
given marketing case.
278 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008