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Master of Information Technology
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Information Technology |
Abbreviation: | MIT |
UOW Course Code: | 432 |
CRICOS Code: | 083840F |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
The Master of Information Technology is aimed to develop an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation and application of IT, and how to effectively manage these issues.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Information Technology will be able to:
- Research, synthesise and apply key information and apply expert judgement in information technology, systems design and project planning
- Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both information technology professionals and stakeholders.
- Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
- Employ independent learning strategies to update professional knowledge in information technology of innovations techniques, industry trends and standards.
Course Structure
The degree requires satisfactory completion of:
1. Core Subjects
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| MTS9311 | Database Management Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT800 | Systems Analysis and Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT801 | Programming Concepts | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
2. Plus one of the following options:
a. Students intending to graduate with a specialisation are required to complete;
- 24 credit points towards the specialisation, as outlined below; and
- 36 credit points from the MIT Graduate Subjects List and/or Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List, of which at least 12 credit points should be from the Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List.
b. Students intending to graduate without a nominated specialisation are required to complete;
- 60 credit points from the MIT Graduate Subjects List and/or Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List, of which at least 12 credit points should be from the Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List.
Specialisations
Students may choose to specialise in:
- IT Strategic Management
- Enterprise Networking
- Information Systems Development
IT Strategic Management
Students will complete a total of 24 cp, chosen from:
- 12 cp of ISIT subjects from list below:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT908 | IT Governance | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT910 | IT-enabled Supply Chain Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT916 | Organisational Issues & Information Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
- 12 cp of MARK or TBS subjects from list below:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK901 | Digital Marketing | 6 | Not available 2015 |
| TBS 901 | Accounting for Managers | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 902 | Statistics for Decision Making | 6 | Not available 2015 |
| TBS 903 | Managing People in Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 904 | Marketing Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 920 | International Business Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 950 | Quality in Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 981 | Managing People in Multinational Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
Enterprise Networking
Students will complete 24 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT937 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT938 | eBusiness Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT951 | Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| MTS9302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
Information Systems Development
Students will complete 24 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS9307 | Web Programming II | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT904 | Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT951 | Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
NB: TBS subjects are offered by the University of Wollongong Sydney Business School. Start dates differ from the standard University Calendar. Quotas may apply to TBS subjects offered at the Sydney Business School.
MIT Graduate Subjects List
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT904 | Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT910 | IT-enabled Supply Chain Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT937 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT938 | eBusiness Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| MTS9302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice* | 6 | Not available 2015 |
MIT Advanced Graduate Subjects List
At least 12 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS9332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT908 | IT Governance | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT916 | Organisational Issues & Information Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT951 | Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| MTS9307 | Web Programming II | 6 | Autumn |
* For more information on GWP 800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Information Technology is being assessed by the Australian Computer Society as potentially meeting the requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au