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Master of Information Technology (MIT)

CRICOS Code: 115641M

The global demand for information and communication technology (ICT) professionals is strong and growing. In Australia, ICT is one of the top five industries hiring new staff members (Michael Page, 2021a, Robert Half, 2021) According to the Australian Computer Society, Australia will need 520,000 additional qualified ICT staff in 2026 compared to 2019 (Technology Decisions, 2021). Internationally, 24 developed countries report a shortage of software engineers and developers and 11 countries report a shortage of ICT data analysts (Michael Page, 2021b).

Master of Information Technology
Melbourne, Australia

LearningWhite  Study Mode: Full-time, face to face
Duration Duration: Full-time, 2 years (4 Trimesters)
Location Location: 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Requirements

Course Requirements:

13 core units PLUS 3 cyber security specialisation units OR
3 data analytics specialisation units OR
3 software development specialisation units
Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements – Domestic

    • Completion of an Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
    • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
    • Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Age Entry Requirement

  • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age prior to commencing this course at the Institute.

International Students      

Academic Entry Requirements

  • Completion of an Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

English Entry Requirements

  • IELTS score of a minimum of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent; or
  • Recognised English Language Course: English for Academic Purposes from Ozford English Language Centre or another CRICOS listed English language qualification studied in Australia with outcomes equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
  • Completion of undergraduate or postgraduate degree, including Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Australia within the past two years; or
  • Completion of a higher education qualification in English Language awarded by a recognised university in which English is the primary language.
    Age Entry Requirement
    • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age prior to commencing this course at the Institute.
Requirements Career Outcomes

  • Business Analyst
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Systems Manager
  • ICT Consultant
  • Systems Analyst

Course Outline

The overall purpose of the Master of Information Technology (MIT) course is to develop competent and practical practitioners who add value to the professional ICT community. The course is designed to enable students to gain advanced knowledge and expertise in ICT. Students will learn the principles behind the design of computing systems and how ICT can be used to help organisations to meet their needs. Contemporary and emerging ICT topics such as big data, block chain, business intelligence, cyber security and Internet of Things are incorporated into the course to ensure graduates are immersed in the latest developments in ICT.

Core Units

  • ICT5000 Data Communication and Networks
  • ICT5010 Database Design and Management
  • ICT5020 Programming and Algorithms
  • ICT5030 Computer Architecture
  • COM5981 Professional Communications
  • ICT5100 Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • ICT5110 Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
  • ICT5120 Software and Systems Development
  • MGT6923 Global Project Management
  • ICT6010 Cloud Computing
  • ICT6020 ICT Governance and Professional Issues
  • ICT6100 ICT Research Methods
  • ICT6110 ICT Capstone Project

    • 1. Cyber Security Specialisation (three units)

  • ICT6200 Network Security
  • ICT6210 Penetration Testing
  • ICT6220 Digital Forensics and Analysis

    2. Data Analytics Specialisation (three units)

  • ICT6300 Big Data Management
  • ICT6310 Data Mining
  • ICT6320 Data Visualisation

    3. Software Development Specialisation (three units)

  • ICT6400 Web and Mobile Application Development
  • ICT6410 User Experience Design
  • ICT6420 Software Analysis and Testing

    • Assessment Methods

    Assessment methods used for each course will vary depending on the individual unit of study. Generally, the assessment will comprise one or more assessment items with different percentage weightings being applied to each. Types of assessment items include (but not limited to):

  • Practical Exercises
  • Mid-Semester Tests
  • Reflective Journal Reports
  • Individual and Group Presentations
  • Individual and Group Projects and Assignments
  • Case Study Analyses and Reports
  • Workplace Evaluation

    • Key Dates and Fees

    Please click here for more information about Trimester Dates

    Please click here for more information about Tuition Fees and Other Non-Tuition Fees.

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