Managing Information

This unit assists managers to strategically manage information. Emphasis is placed on learning from various organisations and teams that effectively manage knowledge and information so students can enhance current practices and develop successful information governance techniques.  

Designed For
Middle or senior managers who have either an undergraduate degree or significant managerial experience and want to take their skills to the next level.   

Content

• Information and knowledge as competitive assets
• Knowledge management
• Organisational information requirements
• Collecting information
• Information systems
• Analyse information
• Information governance
• How to connect with customers and stakeholders
• Align Information Management and IT with business strategy

Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish between information management and knowledge management
• Identify and assess the characteristics and the role of information management
• Understand and appraise the role of information management in organisational performance
• Carry out research on information sources
• Assess and apply relevant models in the organisation and storage of information
• Understand and apply relevant models of information analysis, and make recommendations based on the evaluation
• Understand the requirements of information governance, select and apply policies and strategies
• Develop business information reporting strategies
• Analyse Information Management functions and accountabilities

Assessment

A combination of class participation, projects and reports. 

Written assessment tasks are based primarily on the student's organisational context and experience. Assessment is at postgraduate level and requires academic referencing and evidence of having read and synthesised the literature.   

Relationship to Qualification

Students who successfully complete this program and accompanying assessments will be granted credit towards the Graduate Certificate Professional Management or Graduate Diploma Management Innovation.

Enrolment

Enrol now or contact the AIM Graduate School on (07) 3227 4873 or email graduateschool@aimqld.com.au.