University of Technology Sydney

C04295v2 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 (essential) 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 are culturally and historically well informed, able to co-design projects as respectful professionals when working in and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
B.1 Master of Information Technology graduates engage and influence a broad range of diverse stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of IT related values, needs, and priorities, identify and evaluate performance requirements (such as social, environmental, capital expense, safety, operational, maintenance, and reliability, quality and cost effectiveness) of novel technological problems and their impact on society.
C.1 Master of Information Technology graduates apply design thinking, decision making methodologies and technologically related practices to propose IT solutions and implementation strategies for those solutions, exercise judgement to evaluate and respond to system sustainability, constraints, risks, conflicts and uncertainties (social, economic and environmental) in solution design.
D.1 Master of Information Technology graduates research and evaluate concepts and theories and synthesise concepts in Information Technology and its different areas of practice and design (Software, Hardware, Networking and IT related areas), predict and judge the impacts of IT/IS solutions using ethical, social, commercial and environmental metrics of success.
E.1 Master of Information Technology graduates communicate in a variety of ways (accurate and active listening, dialogue, reading, writing, negotiating and contractually) to coordinate, manage and lead diverse teams and projects, collaborate formally and informally to engage, influence and manage stakeholders and in the design of systems.
F.1 Master of Information Technology graduates self-review their own competence to practice proficiently, anticipate consequences of intended actions or inaction and identify ethical dilemmas when they arise, seek and provide constructive reviews to improve themselves and their teams, to ensure currency in their technological skills.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree was completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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 (essential) requirements

Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.

Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.

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 Cyber Security   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  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91048 Options (BIS) 24cp  
32563 IT Professional and Society   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  
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK91048 Options (BIS) 24cp  
Spring session
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
CBK91047 IT Project + Elective choice 18cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK91048 Options (BIS) 24cp  

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
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222
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