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Master of Information Technology

The Master of Information Technology is a postgraduate program designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers in the field of information technology. This course offers a deep dive into specialized technical or management areas of information technology, allowing students to tailor their learning to their career goals by selecting from a broad range of IT specializations.

Overview

Targeted at professionals seeking to advance their careers, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the business and technical aspects of ICT. The program enables students to gain advanced insights into IT within a commercial context, contributing effectively to IT solution development in their organization. Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for various IT roles, such as business intelligence expert, e-business developer, games developer, information systems manager, IT security analyst, and software architect.

Notes

Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

Availabilities

The program is available at the City campus, with the following options:

• Autumn Session: On-campus, full-time or part-time
• Spring Session: On-campus, full-time or part-time
• Student type: Domestic, International

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Critically reflect on ethical principles of stakeholder engagement and research practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the IT profession.
2. Engage and influence a broad range of diverse stakeholders using disciplinary practices to evaluate a range of suitable solutions to sustainably solve complex technological problems and account for their impact on society.
3. Apply design thinking, decision-making methodologies within complex environments, exercising research and judgment to propose innovative IT solutions.
4. Research and apply disciplinary concepts and theories in Information Technology to research, synthesize, and evaluate impacts of IT/IS solutions within complex operating environments.
5. Communicate using emerging disciplinary conventions, collaborate across complex projects, and manage diverse teams to deliver innovative project outcomes.
6. Evaluate self and other's practice to reflexively ensure sustainable improvements meet contemporary technological skillsets.

Structure

The program requires students to complete 96 credit points, comprising:

• Core (18 credit points)
• Professional stream (24 credit points)
• Major (36 credit points)
• Project and elective stream (18 credit points) The number of electives depends on whether students choose a 6-credit-point or 12-credit-point research project.

Core

• 43030: Professional Practice in Computing (6 CPs)
• 32541: Project Management (6 CPs)
• 32144: Technology Research Preparation (6 CPs)

Professional Stream

Select 24 credit points from the following subjects:

• 32606: Database (6 CPs)
• 32557: Enabling Enterprise Information Systems (6 CPs)
• 32555: Fundamentals of Software Development (6 CPs)
• Options: - 49202: Communication Protocols (6 CPs) - 32524: LANS and Routing (6 CPs)

Majors

Select one of the following:

• MAJ02082: Business Information Systems (36 CPs)
• MAJ02093: Cybersecurity (36 CPs)
• MAJ02084: Data Analytics (36 CPs)
• MAJ02086: Enterprise Software Development (36 CPs)
• MAJ02085: Interactive Media (36 CPs)
• MAJ02083: Internetworking (36 CPs)
• CBK91043: No specified major (36 CPs)

IT Project and Electives

Select 18 credit points from the following options:

• IT Project: - 32040: Industry Project (6 CPs) - 32933: Research Project (6 CPs)
• Electives: - CBK91045: Electives (Information Technology) (12 CPs)

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS.

Study Plans

The program offers various study plans, including the Business Information Systems major, Autumn commencing, full-time.

Award(s)

Master of Information Technology in (name of IT major) (MIT)

Faculty

Engineering and Information Technology

Study Level

Postgraduate

Location

City campus

Duration

2 years (full-time), 4 years (part-time)

Language of Instruction

English

CRICOS Code

C