CRICOS Code: 095722B

This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

For commencement year 2017, please refer to: 3748.1 Master of Information Governance

Early Exits

Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 3774 Graduate Certificate in Information Governance or on completion of 80 credit points with a 3775 Graduate Diploma in Information Governance

Study Mode 

Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Quang Vinh Nguyen

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

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).

Standard English entry requirement would be enough for this course.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Recommend Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Full-time start - year intake

Full-time mid - year intake 

Part-time start - year intake 

Part-time mid - year intake  

 Additional Completion Requirements

Students must complete a four week full-time or part-time equivalent industry placement as a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component and must enrol in the ICT Practicum unit to receive recognition for WIL.

 Alternate subjects