Master of Industry-based Information Technology
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Industry-based Information Technology
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Abbreviation:
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MIIT
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Home Faculty:
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Informatics
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Duration:
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1 year (2 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Modular face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Negotiable
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Location:
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Wollongong/off-shore#†
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UOW Course Code:
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1512
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CRICOS Code:
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Not Applicable
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# By request.
† This program is not available to international students on-shore.
Overview
This industry-based degree has been specifically tailored for practising IT professionals, providing a deeper understanding of the issues that arise in the implementation and application of IT. The program informs and educates professionals about the organisational, economics, regulatory and socio-technical issues essential to the effective management of information technology.
The degree aims to improve the skills of professionals who are using the latest software technologies by providing a combined program of academic guidance to work-based activities plus traditional academic subjects, which can be offered off-campus in the form of short courses.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Current employment in an information and/or communication technology (ICT) related field with:
− A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with an average of at least 60% and demonstrated IT knowledge; or
− Qualifications showing an appropriate balance between other academic or professional qualifications, and relevant professional experience in information and/or telecommunications technology.
Ideally, all candidates would have a minimum of two years professional experience in information and/or communication technology. Each application will be considered on its merit.
Note: Enrolment may be through collaborative agreements with companies.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete the following three components:
1. Core Professional Development (12cp);
2. ITCS949 Industry-based Information Technology Project (12cp); and
3. Four (4) Academic subjects (24cp).
To be awarded with a major study, three (3) subjects must be selected from one of the groups of subjects listed below.
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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Software Engineering
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CSCI910
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Formal Methods in Software Engineering
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Autumn
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6
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CSCI926
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Software Testing
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Autumn
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6
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CSCI927
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Service-Oriented Software Engineering
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Spring
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6
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CSCI928
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Software Engineering Requirements and Specifications
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Spring
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6
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Electronic Commerce
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ISIT901
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IT Strategic Planning
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Spring
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6
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IACT906
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Business On-Line
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n/o 2008
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6
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ISIT937
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Information Technology Security and Risk Management
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Autumn
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6
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Information Management
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ISIT916
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Organisational Issues in Information Technology
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Autumn
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6
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ISIT 917
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Information Management
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Autumn
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6
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ITCS936
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Detailed Design of Integrated Solutions for eBusiness
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n/o 2008
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6
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Multimedia
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CSCI946
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Multimedia Studies
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Autumn
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6
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CSCI936
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Visualistion
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Autumn
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6
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ISIT931
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Special Topics in IS and IT A
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Autumn
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6
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ITCS907
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Java Programming & Object Oriented Design
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Spring
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6
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Enterprise Network Planning, Design and Management
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ISIT901
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Information Systems Strategic Planning
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Spring
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6
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ISIT918
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Strategic Network Management
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Autumn
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6
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ISIT925
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Strategic Network Design
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Spring
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6
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ISIT937
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Information Technology Security andRisk Management
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Autumn
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6
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Other Information
Students enrolled in the MIIT may apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Industry-based Information Technology after satisfactory completion of 24 credit points, chosen from any combination of the following:
1. 6cp for Core Professional Development;
2. ITCS949 Industry-based Information Technology Project (12cp);
3. Up to three Academic subjects (18cp) chosen from the above list.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Industry-based Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
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