C04295v3 Master of Information Technology
Award(s): Master of Information Technology in (name of IT major) (MIT)CRICOS code: 084256C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
This course is designed to enable students to achieve a comprehensive and greater understanding of information technology in specialised technical or management areas. The wide range of specialisations allows students to tailor the course to satisfy their career development needs. Students with an undergraduate background in an information technology-related field are advised to consider the Master of Information Technology (Extension) (C04296).
It is essential to keep IT knowledge and skills up to date. This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT), and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry.
Course aims
The course provides students with an understanding of the advanced concepts of information technology in a commercial environment so they can contribute to the development of IT solutions in their organisation.
Career options
Depending on the major selected, career options include a wide variety of positions in the IT industry, including business intelligence expert, e-business developer, games developer, information systems manager, IT security analyst, IT security manager, ICT security analyst, IT security consultant, pen testing, IT project manager, movie animator, software architect, software quality/testing specialist and systems analyst.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Master of Information Technology graduates critically reflect on ethical principles of stakeholder engagement and research practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the IT profession. |
| B.1 | Master of Information Technology graduates engage and influence a broad range of diverse stakeholders using disciplinary practices to evaluate a range of suitable solutions to sustainably solve complex technological problems and account for their impact on society. |
| C.1 | Master of Information Technology graduates apply design thinking, decision-making methodologies within complex environments, exercising research and judgement to propose innovative IT solutions. |
| D.1 | Master of Information Technology graduates research and apply disciplinary concepts and theories in Information Technology to research, synthesise and evaluate impacts of IT/IS solutions within complex operating environments. |
| E.1 | Master of Information Technology graduates communicate using emerging disciplinary conventions, collaborate across complex projects and manage diverse teams to deliver innovative project outcomes. |
| F.1 | Master of Information Technology graduates evaluate self and other’s practice to reflexively ensure sustainable improvements meet contemporary technological skillsets. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for up to a total of 24cp recognition of prior learning (RPL) of core subjects as follows:
- Students who have completed equivalent subjects in a postgraduate program or UTS undergraduate program if the subjects previously completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course.
- Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in information technology (or equivalent) may also be eligible for up to 24 credit points of recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Subject exemption is applicable only to STM90979 Professional Stream.
Other/additional RPL may be granted via subject substitution to an alternative/advanced postgraduate subject in a similar field of study.
To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.
Course structure
This course totals 96 credit points, comprising seven core subjects, six subjects from a major and three subjects from the combined project and elective choice block (CBK91047). The number of electives depends on whether students choose a 6-credit-point or 12-credit-point research project.
Course completion requirements
| STM90979 Professional stream (IT) | 24cp | |
| STM90968 Core stream (IT) | 18cp | |
| CBK91046 Major choice (IT) | 36cp | |
| CBK91047 IT Project + Elective choice | 18cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the Business Information Systems major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. Students in other majors follow a similar sequence. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
| List of majors | ||
| MAJ02082 Business Information Systems | 36cp | |
| MAJ02093 Cybersecurity | 36cp | |
| MAJ02084 Data Analytics | 36cp | |
| MAJ02085 Interactive Media | 36cp | |
| MAJ02083 Internetworking | 36cp | |
| CBK91043 No Specified Major | 36cp | |
| MAJ02086 Enterprise Software Development | 36cp | |
| Business Information Systems major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32557 Enabling Enterprise Information Systems | 6cp | |
| 32555 Fundamentals of Software Development | 6cp | |
| 32606 Database | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 32524 LANS and Routing | 6cp | |
| 49202 Communication Protocols | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM90974 Core subjects (BIS) | 12cp | |
| 43030 Professional Practice in Computing | 6cp | |
| 32541 Project Management | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| STM90974 Core subjects (BIS) | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| CBK91047 IT Project + Elective choice | 18cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies (C11247), the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (C06113), the Master of Information Technology, and the Master of Information Technology (Extension) (C04296).
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
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