Master of Information Governance
Master of Information Governance
Join the next generation of managers and consultants in the critical area of information governance. This degree is designed to give you the skills to meet the ever-growing demand for effective information security management, and become a leader in tomorrow’s changing information landscape. As the knowledge economy continues, information is…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join the next generation of managers and consultants in the critical area of information governance.
This degree is designed to give you the skills to meet the ever-growing demand for effective information security management, and become a leader in tomorrow’s changing information landscape.
As the knowledge economy continues, information is now the most important asset for businesses. Companies with a proactive and protective information-governance program create opportunities to maximise the value of all business information. They ensure regulatory compliance and minimise risk in an increasingly security-conscious global environment.
At Western, the continually changing information landscape has led to the development of our Master of Information Governance degree. The only program of its kind, this degree transforms you into a professional with cross-disciplinary knowledge of information governance, including an in-depth understanding of the leading issues in business, law and computing.
If you want to be a leader in information management and data security, apply for our upcoming intake.
Your career
As an information governance graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Information management
Data security
REQUIREMENTS
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).
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
