The Master of Information Technology provides the knowledge and skills required to design, develop and maintain complex systems using state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies. It includes a general introduction to ICT and provides the opportunity for students to gain advanced specialist skills in areas such as networks, software development, and information systems analysis and management.

 

Students also have the opportunity to apply their skills through industry-related project work, including industry-linked projects for real clients. This project work can demonstrate students’ skills and knowledge to potential future employers.

 

The program incorporates units from the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Graduate Certificate of Information Technology.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology students must complete 14 units of study (200 credit points) as follows:

• Six (6) IT core units (75 credit points)
• One (1) Specialisation (100 credit points) consisting of:
• Two (2) core units (25 credit points)
• Four (4) technology projects (75 credit points)
• Two (2) electives (25 credit points)

Volume of Learning
The Master of Information Technology consists of 200 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps.). In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning is typically 2 years.

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Information Technology is 100 credit points (normally eight units)