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Master of Information Technology | 2017
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.
The Master of Information Technology is assessed by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
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 | |||
| CSIT810 | Programming with Python | 6 | Autumn |
| MTS9207 | Web Programming I | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT912 | Big Data Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT940 | Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| OR | |||
| ISIT998 | IT Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | 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
- 24 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;
- 48 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.
Note: Do not choose more than 24 credit points from 800 level subjects.
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 the following:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT908 | IT Governance and Organisational Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management | 6 | Autumn |
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 |
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
Information Systems Development
Students will complete 24 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ISIT904 | Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT943 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Spring |
MIT Graduate Subjects List
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ISIT904 | Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration | 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 |
| ISIT943 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI927 | Service-Oriented Software Engineering | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT919 | Knowledge Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| INFO911 | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT918 | Strategic Network Management | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
MIT Advanced Graduate Subjects List
At least 12 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT908 | IT Governance and Organisational Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| MTS9307 | Web Programming II | 6 | Autumn |
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 assessed by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Course Director