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Master of Information Technology
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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: |
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.
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 | |||
| CSIT814 | Systems Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT811 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Complete 12 credit points of either | |||
| ISIT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Spring |
| MTS9311 | Database Management Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| or | |||
| CSIT821 | Object Oriented Design & Programming | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI811 | Advanced Programming | 6 | Not on offer 2016. To be offered from 2017. |
| Year 2 | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring/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
- 36 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;
- 60 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.
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:
- 12 cp of ISIT subjects from list below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT908 | IT Governance | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT910 | IT-enabled Supply Chain Management | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT916 | Organisational Issues & Information Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
- 12 cp of MARK or TBS subjects from list below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK901 | Digital Marketing | 6 | Not available 2016 |
| ACCY919 | Accounting for Managers | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| ECON926 | Statistics for Decision Making | 6 | Not available 2015 |
| MGNT903 | Leading in Contemporary Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MARK904 | Marketing for Strategic Decisions | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MGNT926 | International Business Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 950 | Quality in Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT981 | Managing People in Multinational Organisations | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
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 |
| ISIT951 | Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| MTS9302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
Information Systems Development
Students will complete 24 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS9307 | Web Programming II | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT904 | Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| MTS9207 | Web Programming I | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
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.
MIT Graduate Subjects List
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT903 | Enterprise Architecture Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT904 | Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| 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 |
| MTS9302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT943 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI976 | Multicore and GPU Programming | 6 | Spring |
MIT Advanced Graduate Subjects List
At least 12 cp from the following:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS9332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT908 | IT Governance | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT916 | Organisational Issues & Information Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| ISIT917 | Business Intelligence | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Not offered in 2016 |
| MTS9207 | Web Programming I | 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