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Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MICTAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1609 |
CRICOS Code: | 067074F |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Information & Communication Technology (Advanced) is aimed primarily at graduates working in the ICT industry who will benefit from 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 & Communication Technology Advanced will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate the more advanced and latest problems, concepts and theories in the field of information and communication technologies.
- Evaluate, implement and use high level ICT tools, techniques, and methodologies applicable to the business, organization, government, education, public and health care environment.
- Synthesise and apply key knowledge and apply expert judgment in information and communication technologies, systems design and project in IT management from organizational, business and innovation perspectives.
- Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field and keep pace with innovations in information and communication technologies, industry trends and standards.
- Further interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both IS/IT professionals and stakeholders.
- Apply research and analytic methodologies with strong scientific and engineering backgrounds to implement evidence-based systems and management supported by modern ICT.
- Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards, with apt attitudes towards challenges.
Course Structure
1. Complete five (5) core subjects (36cp):
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| Year 1 | |||
| ISIT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT904 | Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring/Autumn |
2. Complete one of the following specialisations:
- ICT Strategic Planning
- Enterprise Networking
- Information Systems Development
- Health Informatics
To be awarded with a single major, a candidate must complete 24 cp of subjects as set out in the relevant programs below. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that the 24 cp of subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of 24cp of subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major, i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.
3. Complete 36cp of subjects selected from the Graduate Subjects List.
One (1) of these subjects (6cp) can be completed at 900-level from the following subject prefixes: CSCI, MATH, STAT, ECTE or GWP800.
Should a student wish to complete any other 900-level subjects Head of School approval must be obtained prior to commencing the subject.
ICT Strategic Planning
Complete 4 subjects (24cp) from:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT908 | IT Governance | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT916 | Organisational Issues & Information Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
Enterprise Networking
Complete 4 subjects (24cp) from:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT910 | IT-enabled Supply Chain Management | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT918 | Strategic Network Management | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| 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 2016 |
Information Systems Development
Complete 4 subjects (24cp) from:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT938 | eBusiness Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT951 | Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| CSCI910 | Formal Methods in Software Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI928 | Software Engineering Requirements and Specifications | 6 | Spring |
Health Informatics
Complete 4 subjects (24cp) from:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 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.
Graduate Subjects List
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT910 | IT-enabled Supply Chain Management | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT937 | Information Technology Security and Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT938 | eBusiness Technologies | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT908 | IT Governance | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT916 | Organisational Issues & Information Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT951 | Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
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 and Communication Technology Advanced is being submitted for accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Directors