Master of Information Technology
Provider:
Course Code:
MA-IT1
CRICOS Code:
001742J
Qualification Level:
Masters, Postgraduate
Course Area:
Information Technology
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 75,200 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, June, September
Course Overview
The Master of Information Technology course is concerned with the mastery of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions.
This course will provide you with advanced skills and introduces state-of-the-art techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology. You will gain specialist skills and should become capable of working with information technology solutions at an advanced level.
This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to seek professional work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning
The Master of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to seek a career in IT.
Course Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology, students must complete 16 units of study (200 credit points) as follows:
- 6 IT core units (75 credit points):
- COS60004 Creating Web Applications
- COS60009 Data Management for the Big Data Age
- COS70004 User-Centred Design
- COS80001 Cloud Computing Architecture
- COS80021 Web Application Development
- COS80023 Big Data
- 1 specialisation (100 credit points) consisting of:
- 2 core units (25 credit points)
- 4 technology projects (75 credit points)
- 2 electives (25 credit points)
- COS80013 Internet Security
- COS80027 Machine Learning
- ICT80004 Internship Project
Students may specialise in one of the following:
- Data Analytics
- Software Development
- Cybersecurity
Credits can be granted for prior study.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants are required to have completed one of the following:
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| Language Requirement | |
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| English Language Requirements | Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
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Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Security | Core | |
| Object Oriented Programming | Core | |
| Data Communications and Security | Elective | |
| User-Centred Design | Core | |
| Data Management for the Big Data Age | Core | |
| Creating Web Applications | Core | |
| Introduction to Programming | Core | |
| Internship Project | Elective | |
| Applied Research Methods | Core | |
| Network Administration | Core | |
| Networks and Switching | Elective | |
| Secure Networks | Core | |
| Applied Research Project | Core | |
| Introduction to Business Information Systems | Core | |
| Strategic Project Management | Core | |
| IS/IT Risk Management | Core | |
| Enterprise Network Server Administration | Core | |
| 1 Unmatched Elective | Core | |
| 2 Unmatched Electives | Core |
Career Opportunities
This program addresses the issues and technologies that are being widely adopted in industry. Graduates will be equipped for employment in IT and network positions.
Internship or Work Placements
Students in this course can apply to undertake an internship as an elective unit. Internships offer students a valuable opportunity to apply practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the workplace during their final semester. Projects may include system design and development, research and development projects, business analysis, testing and IT and network support. Internships are unpaid.