AUSTRALIAN COMPUTER SOCIETY AND Chifley Postgraduate Programs

Chifley has formed a partnership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) to provide an MBA specifically for IT professionals. The program provides IT professionals, who have completed the ACS Computer Professional Education Program, a pathway for completing a Graduate Diploma of Management (Technology Management), or MBA (Technology Management).

Graduates from the ACS Computer Professional Education Program receive advanced standing for the units completed if they have satisfied Chifley Postgraduate Programs entry requirements. Students must have either an undergraduate degree, be members of the ACS, or have notified the ACS within three months of acceptance into the CPEP program, that they may wish to articulate into Chifley Postgraduate Programs. The integrated program provides those working in the IT industry a seamless pathway for continuing professional education. Students acquire enhanced skills in both technical and management areas of study.

AWARD

Participants who successfully complete the requirements for an award will receive Chifley Postgraduate Programs (Technology Management) or the Chifley Graduate Diploma of Management (Technology Management).

All students are automatically enrolled in the MBA (Technology Management). Students wishing to exit the program with the award of Graduate Diploma of Management (Technology Management) will be required to request this formally in writing. Students who elect to take out the Graduate Diploma and wish to return to complete their MBA at a later time will be required to rescind the previous award before the higher qualification can be awarded.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

To obtain an award students are required to complete a combination of the ACS CPEP program and required units from Chifley Postgraduate Programs.

The ACS Computer Professional Educational Program is an industry-based masters level course of study that consists of four one-semester subjects. To complete the Computer Professional Education Program, participants must pass the 3 compulsory core subjects and one elective subject.

Students will obtain advanced standing for the CPEP program, when completed, and must forward a certified copy of their academic transcript together with the Chifley
Credit Application Form to obtain advanced standing towards the Chifley award.

Click here to view the program structure and a list of required and elective units.

DELIVERY FORMAT

Chifley Postgraduate Programs units are delivered exclusively through proven distance education techniques. Each student receives a comprehensive Study Guide, which contains workplace activities and case studies, so you can apply your knowledge as you learn.

Your Study Guide for each unit contains full lecture notes, readings, references to further resources, your assignment and a sample examination with answers. Your Unit Chair is responsible for setting and marking the assignments and exams, providing commentary on the topics throughout the study period and academic assistance for any questions you have during your study through our e-communities electronic forum.

COURSE DURATION

The ACS Computer Professional Education Program is typically completed in two years; the Graduate Diploma in a further one year and the MBA after another year.

The entire Graduate Diploma must be completed in 6 years and the MBA within 10 years of the first unit enrolment with Chifley.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry prerequisite is possession of a recognized tertiary, professional level qualification (ie. degree) or membership of the ACS. A limited number of places are also available through a Special Entry process, which requires students who are not members of the ACS to advise ACS within three months of their acceptance into the CMACS program of their possible intention to articulate into the Chifley Postgraduate program via Special Entry. Further information can obtained from Chifley or ACS.

COURSE FEES AND FURTHER INFORMATION

ACS Computer Professional Education Program
Visit: www.acs.org.au/cpep or call 1800 671 003

Chifley MBA
Visit: www.mba-distance-learning.com or call 1300 853 377 or (03) 9695 8855

The information published on this website is relevant for students beginning the new CPEP Program from 2007. If you have enrolled in the CPEP prior to 2007 please contact ACS for details on the program structure you are required to follow.