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Master of Information Technology

 

 
2010
2011
Location: Sydney, Melbourne Sydney, Melbourne
Intake Session: November February, July, November
Normal Course Duration: 2 years 2 years
 

About the Master of Information Technology

CSU’s Master of Information Technology (MIT) aims to provide advanced training in information technology for graduates with either IT or non-IT backgrounds. It also provides possible entry if you do not have the formal bachelor qualifications and relevant industry experience.

Available to both local and international students, this degree allows students to specialise or undertake a broad program of studies. Subjects provide both industry relevance and appropriate depth.

The MIT is also designed to meet the needs of practising information technology professionals and enable them to further develop their level of expertise.

*New study stream: Systems Analysis

CSU's new Systems Analysis stream addresses the increasing global demand for for qualified Systems Analysis professionals. The Systems Analyst (also called the Solutions Architect) works with project managers and developers to realise overall organisational IT goals.

Industry recognition

The Master of Information Technology has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the academic requirements for full professional membership.

Advanced standing

Maximum of 8 subjects credit if you have completed a Bachelor of Information Technology from any Australian university.

You will be granted a maximum of 8 subjects credit if you have: 

An undergraduate (or honours) degree with specialisation in IT
or
Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS)*
or
A postgraduate diploma in IT at an acceptable level

You may be eligible for credits if you have successfully completed the appropriate graduate level prior studies or from the existing credit transfer arrangements including IT industry certificates such as the Microsoft Certified training programs.

Course structure

Core subjects

Introduction of Information Technology PG
Information Analysis and Design
Database Systems
Computer Networks
Ethics and Information Technology
Information Technology Project Management

All of these are introductory level subjects without prerequisites.

The Master of Information Technology consists of the core subjects and a further 10 subjects chosen from those listed below (a minimum of six must be at Level 5).

Subjects have been grouped into streams of interest to aid selection and may be chosen from multiple areas of interest to suit the requirements of each student.

Specialisations

Systems Analysis
* 16 subject version. Graduates of BBus/BComm/BAcc need to complete the above 6 core subjects + the 8 recommended subjects below + 2 electives (one must be a 500 level IT subject chosen from the subjects delivered at the Study Centres, the other can be an undergraduate or postgraduate IT subject).

Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
Foundations of Programming
Computer Management and Security
Strategic Information Management
IT Infrastructure Management PG
Modelling and Decision Support
Information Technology for Management
E-systems Infrastructure Development
   

Systems Analysis
* 8 subject version. Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Computer Science only need to complete 7 of the recommended subjects below + 1 elective chosen from 500 level IT subjects offered at the Study Centres.

Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
Foundations of Programming
or
Computer Management and Security
Strategic Information Management
IT Infrastructure Management PG
Modelling and Decision Support
Information Technology for Management
E-systems Infrastructure Development
   

Networking

Computer Networks
Inside Active Directory PG
Internet Working with TCP/IP
Linux Networking and Security
Principles of Information Security
   

Online Information Systems

Interface Usability
Website Operations and Publishing
Web Based Information Systems
Modelling and Decision Support

Managing IT

Computer Management and Security
Strategic Information Management
Data Communications Design and Management
IT for Managers
e-Systems Infrastructure Development

These areas of interest are aligned as far as possible with Australian Computer Society topics.



Course start dates and fees

CRICOS CODE Location Intake

2010 fees ($AUD)

2011 fees ($AUD)

      (per subject) (entire course) (per subject) (entire course)
051659A  Sydney Feb/July/Nov $2,252 $36,032 $2,364 $37,824
058832C  Melbourne Feb/July/Nov $2,252 $36,032 $2,364 $37,824


The Master of Information Technology course is also offered at our CSU regional campuses. For more detailed course information visit the CSU Online Course Brochure: Master of Information Technology.
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