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Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced | 2018
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 |
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.
The Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced has advanced professional level accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically analyse and evaluate the more advanced and latest problems, concepts and theories in the field of information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 2 | Evaluate, implement and use high level ICT tools, techniques, and methodologies applicable to the business, organization, government, education, public and health care environment. | ||||||
| 3 | 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. | ||||||
| 4 | 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. | ||||||
| 5 | Further interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both IS/IT professionals and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 6 | Apply research and analytic methodologies with strong scientific and engineering backgrounds to implement evidence-based systems and management supported by modern ICT. | ||||||
| 7 | 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 | |||
| CSIT940 | Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MICT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT908 | IT Governance and Organisational Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT937 | IT Security and Risk Management | 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 | |||
| CSCI910 | Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one of the following | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019 |
| ISIT998 | Information Technology Research Report | 12 | Annual, Spring 2018/Autumn 2019 |
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 |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI971 | Advanced Computer Security | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT919 | Knowledge Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced has advanced professional level accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
Other Information
For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Directors