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Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced | 2017
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 and 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.
- Lead and perform highly complex activities covering technical, organisational, financial, and quality aspects in strategic ICT projects.
- 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
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced, a candidate must complete 96 credit points comprised of the following:
1. Twelve (12) core subjects (78cp);
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| Year 1 | |||
| CSCI910 | Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT940 | Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MICT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT908 | IT Governance and Organisational Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT943 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Spring |
| MICT904 | Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| MICT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| MICT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| MICT937 | IT Security and Risk Management | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MICT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| MICT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| Plus one of the following | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| ISIT998 | Information Technology Research Report | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
2. Three (3) of the following Year 2 electives (18cp);
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFO911 | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI971 | Advanced Computer Security | 6 | Spring |
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 has advanced professional level 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