Master of Information Technology
| Official Abbreviation | MInfoTech | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP /Full Fee/ International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overview | 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a Bachelor degree in the University; or (b) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for candidature; or (c) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or experience, that adequate preparation for candidature has been made. 2. (a) A candidate who has been recommended by the school for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology may be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Information Technology. (b) A candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology who has completed units counting 24 credit points and who has a satisfactory academic record may be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Information Technology. 3. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of the candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator of Computer Science. |
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| Career Opportunities | Examples include: software design and development; web and database programming; internet and networking specialists and careers in financial systems; game programming and electronic product design. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or (b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or (d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. |
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| Other Benefits | UNE is currently progressing towards Professional level accreditation of the the Master of Information Technology with the Australian Computer Society. Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Information Technology with 48 credit points advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. |
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| Academic Colours |
Powder Blue (BCC 193) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a Bachelor degree in the University; or
(b) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree or other qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for candidature; or
(c) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or experience, that adequate preparation for candidature has been made.
2. (a) A candidate who has been recommended by the school for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology may be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Information Technology.
(b) A candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology who has completed units counting 24 credit points and who has a satisfactory academic record may be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Information Technology.
3. Admission to candidature and the date of commencement of the candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator of Computer Science.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or
(d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must complete units to the value of 72 credit points with at least 48 credit points at 400-level or above.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Course Work Program | 72 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
Internet and Web Technologies
Software Development
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Information Technology.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology on completion of 24 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology on completion of 48 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.