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Master of Information Technology

Official Abbreviation MInfoTech
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 3 Semesters Full-time
  • 3 Years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 72
Overview

*The Internet and Web Technologies program commences in Semester 1 only.

The Master of Information Technology is a course work only degree designed for students who do not have a computing background and who are seeking to achieve qualifications in information technology. There are two prescribed course work programs available and candidates are required to complete one of these programs. The programs available are:

· Software Engineering

· Internet and Web Technologies

· Graduates of the degree who complete the Software Engineering option will have skills in design and development of software systems by studying topics such as advanced programming, operating systems, software project management, data structures and algorithms and software engineering among others.

Those who complete the Internet and Web Technologies option will graduate with the technological skills necessary for employment in the internet and world wide web areas having studied topics such as programming in Java, internet and web security, operating systems, computer networks, advanced web technologies and internet publishing among others.

Alternatively, students who complete eight units whilst enrolled for the Master of Information Technology may exit the program by taking out the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. Students who have completed four units whilst enrolled for the Master are able to exit the program by taking out the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Intensive Schools N/A
Entry Requirements

An applicant must hold a Bachelor degree or have other qualifications and/or experience deemed to be adequate preparation for candidature.

Students who have completed requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology may transfer to candidature for the Master of Information Technology with advanced standing for relevant units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. Students are also able to transfer to Master candidature after completion of four units towards the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology. All relevant units will count towards the Master.
Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete one of the prescribed coursework programs comprising 72 cp as follows:

Units offered
AMTH 540; COMP 500, 503, 504, 507, 508, 509, 511, 513, 515, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 530, 531, 532, 535, 560, 570, 580, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593.

Coursework Programs

Software Engineering
AMTH 540; COMP 530, 560, 580, 582, 584, 586, 588, 593;
plus three units to be chosen from units listed above and approved by the Course Coordinator.

Internet and Web Technologies
AMTH 540; COMP 515, 530, 560, 580, 582, 585, 588, 590, 591;
plus two units to be chosen from units listed above and approved by the Course Coordinator.

Computer Networks
AMTH 540; COMP 500, 521, 522, 530, 560, 580, 588, 590;
plus three units to be chosen from units above and approved by the Course Coordinator.
Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits N/A
Honours None
Scholarships None
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