2019 Australia Awards ProspectusPrograms in Australia

Information Technology Management / Information Security

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics / Information Systems Management

Public Policy and Management / Digital Transformation and Analytics / Public Private Partnerships australia.cmu.edu

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Educating Men and Women For Intelligent Action.

About Us

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a world class institute of higher education. Founded in Pittsburgh USA in

1900, the University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States in the renowned

US News and World Report school rankings. CMU is a private, global research university and is home to

internationally recognized research and innovation. We are proud of our continuing legacy as one of the world’s

most successful universities in bringing ground-breaking ideas and enterprises to the global marketplace.

The First International University in Australia

At the invitation of the South Australian Government, CMU opened its Australian campus in Adelaide in 2006.

Located in the heritage-listed Torrens Building in Victoria Square, CMU was the first international university to

be established in Australia. Our Australian campus (CMU-A) establishes CMU’s presence in Asia, making it a vital

partner to other CMU extension campuses in Silicon Valley, Rwanda, and Qatar.

Ramayya Krishnan

Dean, H. John Heinz III College

“When you come to Adelaide, you will be instructed

by world class faculty with diverse backgrounds

from around the globe. Through an initiative we

call C-cube – Create, Connect and Collaborate –

students will take courses and engage with fellow

students from the university's Pittsburgh and

Washington DC's campuses. I invite you to learn

more about Carnegie Mellon University's programs,

faculty and student experience offered in Adelaide.”

Emil P. Bolongaita

Head, CMU Australia

“CMU-A offers extraordinary educational and career

advancement opportunities for those seeking

to study information technology, information

systems, and public policy and management. Three

factors describe our DNA as a university; the first

is our commitment to excellence, demonstrated

by our world-class faculty and staff. The second

is our record of performance which is reflected

in the accomplishments and entrepreneurship of

our alumni. The third is our relentless pursuit of

innovation, proven by research and development

outcomes and intellectual property that is often

sought after by the market. These three factors

combine to ensure that we produce graduates who

can add tremendous value wherever they apply

themselves. On behalf of the faculty and staff of

CMU in Australia, I am delighted to welcome you to

our campus in Adelaide, South Australia.”

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An American DegreeA Global Education

� Degree awarded by CMU Pittsburgh

� World leading faculty and interdisciplinary

curricula in Technology, Analytics, Policy and

Management

� Support for internships with Australian and

international organisations, and major private firms

in Asia-Pacific region

� Real-world training through work in industry-based

projects

� Small group learning environment with other top

international students

� Access to a global community of more than

100,000 alumni in 140+ countries

Why Carnegie Mellon Australia

University Rankings

#1 IT and Management(US News and World Report 2016)

#8 Public Policy Analysis (US News and World Report 2016)

#24 University in the World(Times Higher Education World

University Rankings 2018)

#47 University in the World

(QS World University Rankings

2018)

#1 Analytics Education(INFORMS-UPS

George D. Smith Prize)

#1 Cybersecurity (Universities.com 2018)

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Introductory Academic Program Australia Awards scholars are provided with their

own orientation sessions as part of the Introductory

Academic Program. The sessions will cover your

students entitlements and rights, and the support

you will receive during your studies in Adelaide.

Student Welfare Services We provide students with a range of student welfare

services designed to cater to student safety and

religious and support needs. For more information,

please visit www.australia.cmu.edu/student-

experience/student-services.

Student Representative Committee We Student Representative Committee plays an

important role in the effective communication

between the student body and university

administration. It is also responsible for the

organisation and management of student social

activities. Each year, the committee organises

several on-campus and off-campus events aimed at

bringing the student community closer together.

Career Services The Career Services Office provides a range of

services and activities to help our students make

the most of their degree. Services include job

search assistance, resume and cover letter reviews,

interview preparation, and salary negotiations

discussions. The Career Services Office organizes

workshops on interview techniques, business

etiquette and networking skills, and works closely

with employers to promote graduate employment

opportunities.

Student Ambassador Program The Student Ambassador Program is a voluntary

extra-curricular program open to all CMU-A

students. The program is aimed at students who

would like to share their knowledge and experiences

at CMU-A with prospective students. They serve

as the university’s brand ambassadors and assist in

the marketing and outreach of the university to the

community.

Student Support Officer A dedicated CMU-A Australia Awards Finance and

Student Support Officer will ensure that you are

supported during your studies at Carnegie Mellon.

Life at Carnegie Mellon University At Carnegie Mellon, we offer students an extensive range of support programs and services to help them settle and make the most of their time in the university.

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Visit www.australia.cmu.edu to view list of all student services

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Airport Pickup

The University can arrange airport pick up

on your arrival if you require. The Manager of

Admissions & Student Affairs will contact you to

ascertain the necessary details.

Accommodation

Once you have accepted your place at Carnegie

Mellon, our support staff will provide you with a

comprehensive list of accommodation options

and services to make choosing your short and

long-term accommodation easier.

Schooling

The South Australian Government provides free

education at the state government schools to the

dependants of Australia Awards scholars.

Childcare

Australia Awards Scholars are eligible to apply

for Child Care Benefits if their child is enrolled in

a registered child care centre.

Adelaide is Australia’s most

affordable mainland capital city

Ranked as the fifth-most liveable

city in the world

Adelaide has a Mediterranean

climate, which means students will

enjoy four distinct seasons.

There’s never a dull moment in

the Festival State. Whether its

comedy, theatre productions or

world class music, no other city

hosts events like Adelaide does.

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Master of Science in Public Policy and Management

MSPPM Tracks

12-Month Track

CRICOS: 056767A

18-Month Track

CRICOS: 056555B

24-Month Track

CRICOS: 056555B

Duration 12 months full-time 18 months full-time 24 months full-time

Professional Work Experience 3 or more years 1-2 years 0-1 year

Internship Not required 280 hours 400 hours

Intakes Aug Aug Aug

Total Units 168 198 234

Intake

August

Digital Transformation and Analytics

This specialisation trains students to use data to

generate evidence-based and predictive policy

options, communicate those options, and implement

and evaluate them.

Public Private Partnerships

This specialisation examines the management issues

of public-private partnerships and draws heavily

upon the involvement of practitioners from within

governments and relevant private sector firms.

The MSPPM degree is a master’s degree program that instructs students on leveraging data and technology

in order to analyze, affect, and implement policy solutions to impact societal problems and opportunities for

postive change. No other place brings information technology, leadership development, quantitative policy

analysis, and communication skills together like Carnegie Mellon University. Our innovative and skills-based

curriculum equips you with a data-driven approach to solving problems and the ability to work in talented

multi-disciplinary teams.

Specialisations

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Visit www.australia.cmu.edu to view all elective courses and units.

Systems Synthesis Project (for 12, 18 and 24-month tracks)

This is a faculty-supervised project in which students work

as a team to recommend solutions to a challenge posed by

an external client organization. This activity is designed to

enable students to integrate the knowledge and skills they

have learned in order to develop solutions to problems in

the public sector.

Internship (for 18 and 24-month tracks)

You will undertake an internship with public or private

sector firms or non-government organisations to gain

in-depth real-world work experience.

It has been a transformative experience for me to be awarded with an Australia Award

scholarship, live in Adelaide for a year and to be able to study in Carnegie Mellon University

in Australia, one of the top American universities in the world.

Boom Enriquez – MSPPM – Philippines

Head of Communication and Media Affairs – Office of the Vice President of Philippines

Core courses and electives

MSPPM Core

Applied Economic Analysis I

Applied Economics Analysis II

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

Financial Analysis

Introduction to Database Management

Organisational Design and Implementation

Policy Analysis I

Public Finance: Theories and Cases

Professional Writing

Statistical Reasoning

Strategic Planning

Strategic Presentation Skills

System Synthesis

Digital Transformation and Analytics Core

Data Mining

Digital Transformation

Public Policy Analytics: Cases and Issues

Geographic Information Systems

Plus a 12-unit Digital Transformation and Analytics Elective

Public Private Partnerships Core

PPP I: Theory and Design

PPP II: Developing Countries Practice

Corruption, Democracy and Development

Business and Government in Asia

Plus a 6-unit Public Private Partnerships Elective

Sample Electives

Public Private Partnerships Contemporary Public Management

Program Evaluation Power and Influence

Economics of Development Financial Management

Understanding and Preventing Corruption Negotiation

Grand Corruption and Rule of Law Geographic Information Systems

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Master of Science in Information TechnologyInformation Technology Management

The MSIT-Information Technology Management program teaches data-driven management strategies,

technological expertise, and key communication methods while providing a diverse and interdisciplinary

curriculum. The program prepares our graduates to tackle IT challenges and lead digital transformation in

their organisations. The MSIT-ITM program is ideal for students who not only wish to design and implement

technology, but who wish to be leaders in this space with the ability to drive business decisions, communicate

value, manage projects, and inspire others.

Information Security Specialisation

The specialisation equips students with a deep understanding of risk management, information security, and

data privacy. This program draws upon the expertise in security research, operations, and analysis from the

world-famous CERT Division of Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute. CERT is a leader

in cybersecurity and has partnered with government, industry, law enforcement, and academia to improve the

security and resilience of computer systems and networks for over 30 years.

MSIT-ITM Tracks

12-Month Track

CRICOS: 057780G

18-Month Track

CRICOS: 072573M

24-Month Track

CRICOS: 072573M

Duration 12 months full-time 18 months full-time 24 months full-time

Professional Work Experience 3 or more years 1-2 years 0-1 year

Internship Not required 280 hours 400 hours

Intakes Aug Aug Aug

Total Units 144 168 204

Intake

August

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Visit www.australia.cmu.edu to view all elective courses and units.

Information Systems Project (for 12, 18 and 24-month tracks)

The Information Systems Project enables students to apply

their knowledge and skills to develop and recommend

solutions to actual public and private companies. The goal

is to provide the students with real-world and demand-

driven experience for structuring, managing, and executing

information systems projects.

Internship (for 18 and 24-month tracks)

You will undertake an internship with public or private

sector firms or non-government organisations to gain in

depth real-world work experience.

If you are considering public policy or IT, Carnegie Mellon University is definitely the

best choice. The programs include subjects that are useful to enhance your skills within

a relatively short time frame.

Achmad Syaiful Mujab – MSPPM – Indonesia

Settlement Supervisor, Special Investment Unit under Directorate General Treasury

Core courses and electives

MSIT-ITM Core

Database Management

E-Business Technology and Management

Internet of Things

IT Project Management

Design Thinking

Object Oriented Programming in Java

Telecommunications Management

Financial Accounting (21-month track only)

Organisational Design and Implementation

Principles of Finance (21-month track only)

Professional Writing `

Strategic Presentation Skills

Information Systems Project

Internship (21-month track only)

Information Security Specialisation Core

Introduction to Information Security Management

Network and Internet Security

Information Security Risk Management I

Software and Security

Plus a 6-unit Info Security Elective

Sample Information Security Electives

Applied Threat Analysis

Cryptography

Ethical Penetration Testing

Information Security Risk Management

Network Defence

Sample Electives

Applied Economic Analysis Geographic Information Systems

Business Process Modeling Global IT Sourcing

Consulting Lab Product Management in Information Technology

Distributed Systems Statistics for IT Managers

Decision Making Under Uncertainty Geographic Information Systems

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18-Month Track CRICOS: 072573M

The program requires a total of 168 units: 150 units

of core courses, 18 units of elective courses and an

internship.

24-Month Track CRICOS: 072573M

The program requires a total of 204 units: 150 units

of core courses, 54 units of elective courses and an

internship.

Data Analytics Capstone ProjectThe Data Analytics Project enables students to

apply their knowledge and skills to develop and

recommend solutions to real public and private

companies. The goal is to provide the students

with real-world and demand-driven experience for

structuring, managing, and executing information

systems projects.

InternshipYou will undertake an internship with public or private

sector firms or non-government organisations to gain

in depth real-world work experience.

Core courses Big Data and Large-scale Computing

Data Mining

Data Warehousing

Database Management

Decision Making Under Uncertainty

E-Business Technology & Management

Financial Accounting

Information Systems Project

(Data Analytics Capstone Project)

Internet of Things

IT Project Management

Object Oriented Programming in Java

Object Oriented Analysis & Design

Organisational Design & Implementation

Principles of Finance

Professional Writing

Programming R for Analytics

Statistics for IT Managers

Strategic Presentation Skills

Telecommunications Management

Unstructured Data Analytics

Master of Science in Information TechnologyBusiness Intelligence and Data Analytics Intake

August

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Visit www.australia.cmu.edu to view all elective courses and units.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to Carnegie Mellon’s coursework programs, applicants must satisfy both the University’s minimum

admissions requirements and any program specific pre-requisites. Visit our website for more information on

entry requirements and tuition fees.

Entry requirements for Australia based programs

MSIT MSPPM

Bachelor’s Degree

Resume

English Language Test Any of the following:

— Academic IELTS: Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6; or

— TOEFL: Min 22 in each band

Standardised Test Scores Any of the following:

— GRE (General Test): Minimum 300 or

— GMAT: Minimum 600 or

— CMU Institutional Maths Online Test (IMOT)

University level programming knowledge in data structures and object-oriented programming language such as C, C++ or Java.

Three Years of Professional Work Experience 12-month track 12-month track

.

CMU Institutional Maths Online Test CMU Institutional Maths Online Test (IMOT) is available as a substitute for GRE and GMAT for CMU-A programs

(except global programs).

— The test is free of charge. It is a one hour test comprising 32 multiple choice questions. The topics include

basic algebra, calculus and statistics calculations. The test can only be taken once and you will need to achieve

a minimum score of 80%.

— Once CMU-A receives your application, the admissions team will then get back to you with instructions on how

to take the test.

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Visit www.australia.cmu.edu for more information on entry requirements

Want to learn more?If you have questions related to our admissions process, course curriculum, careers, eligibility or scholarships, send us an email at admissions@australia.cmu.edu

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Information in this publication is accurate as at September 2018.

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