Business Information and Logistics Management blends studies in information systems, management science, and decision support systems, enabling students to examine a variety of critical issues in business.

Do you want to build your skills in project management, and focus on improving quality, workflow management, processes, and systems?

The Master of Business Information and Logistics Management at the UWA Business School will develop and expand your skills to manage IT infrastructure projects, determine enterprise systems requirements, analyze organizational data for business intelligence, lead information systems strategies, manage supply chains, and apply emerging technologies across the enterprise.A major focus of the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management is developing your ability to work with IT teams to improve operations. For example, in the Enterprise Information Systems unit, you will learn to:... [-]

Study Program: Management of Information Systems

Awarded academic degree: Master of Engineering Science in Management of Information Systems (Inženierzinātņu maģistrs informācijas sistēmu vadībā).

Accreditation: until 2019 (Accreditation Certificat Nr. 170.)

Study languages: English, Russian, Latvian.

Possible forms of education:

Full-time Program - 2 years (4 semesters) Part-time B.Sc. Program - 2, 5 years (5 semesters) Distance learning - 2, 5 years (5 semesters) Modular form of education

Enrolment requirements: Higher education, Bachelor of Engineering Science or Bachelor of Natural Sciences in Computer Science or Mathematics, or Bachelor of Social Sciences in Management Science or Economics, or higher professional education of the second level in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics, Logistics, Management Science and Economics.... [-]

Description

Briefly, the objectives of this course are as below:

Developing the knowledge and capacities of students to engage in activities inherent to planning, developing and operating information systems and technologies; Transmit training to students in research methods and techniques in the area of information systems; Training students to apply the knowledge they have acquired to take decisions in an environment of uncertainty and which entail integrating knowledge from various scientific areas, especially information sciences and corporate sciences; Honing the student’s communications and negotiation skills, not just amongst specialists in the area but also amongst their peers and their business partners. Target ... [-]

Overview

“EVERY BUSINESS IS IN THE SECURITY BUSINESS”

Ralph Russo, Associate Director, Applied Computing Program

If you understand the critical nature of IT security in business, the online MPS in Cybersecurity Management program can help you hone your skills and elevate your career. Learn from current practitioners on how to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges with IT solutions that are powerful, relevant and effective.

You’ll learn to:

Identify security risks and known threats Formulate preventative security controls Articulate and champion business cases for security projects Implement tailored, organizational cybersecurity posture Develop security budgets based on risk modeling Institutionalize security-relevant governance policy ... [-]

management information systems

Today, companies are looking at how composed the largest share of the total market value of intangible assets, we notice that it takes. VUE by the ismlendiril the (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity), ambiguities and make strategic decisions in a constantly changing world and the opportunities offered by the most important asset of the IT system of the institutions to implement them and are aware of the threats and capabilities that can move using them. It is not possible to obtain a competitive advantage that no institution without information systems, and yes, IT systems critical to be left only to computer experts. Each manager can make a difference to the extent that I understand informatics informatics and each institution can carry forward the extent that he knows how it contributes to achieve the strategic goals. Customer management of the data analysis, the strategic foresight and resource optimization are in the value chain management with ICT management in every area of ​​the most important competitive factor.... [-]

The dissertation will constitute a decided contribution to the knowledge of, and insight into, the subject discipline as well as the field of research. Qualifying students would also display competence in the application of related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication of the research process and findings. Students should be able to reflect on their research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of the information industry.

Admission requirements

Any relevant Honours Degree on NQF Level 7 or 8 with an average of 65% for the Honours Degree. The Dean of the Faculty of Management may refuse a student admission to the Master’s qualifications if of the opinion that the student’s academic background is insufficient for the proposed studies.... [-]

The purpose of the programme is to develop the applied competence of student on an advanced (executive) level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of IT Management principles and methods. Through a Master’s dissertation, the student will show evidence of scientific research and the ability to reflect thereon in the holistic context of IT Management. The programme will assist in the continuing professional development of experience and senior managers and leaders will be enhanced for both South African delegates and, increasingly, promote the development of IT Management skills for students and executive delegates within both local and international context.

On completion of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate competence in:... [-]