Information Technology Management (with Dissertation)

Entry Requirements:

• Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses:
• Successful completion of one of the following:
• Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
• MUPC (1 Trimester)
• Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
• Creative Portfolio:
• Successful Portfolio application as assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.
• University study:
• Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
• Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP):
• CPS 54 or higher.
• 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
• English ATAR
• Literature ATAR
• English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
• or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
• Extenuating circumstances:
• Case-by-case assessment.
• Portfolio entry:
• A successful portfolio application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area.
• Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE):
• Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
• Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
• English
• English Extension (Literature)
• English for ESL Learners.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Overseas Year 12:
• GCE A Levels:
• Aggregate of 6 points from:
• A maximum of the best three A-level subjects; OR
• A combination of A-level and AS-level subjects
• At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation
• AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
• A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1)
• AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5)
• A Levels: D in one of the following:
• English Language
• English Literature
• Knowledge and Inquiry.
• AS Level: C in one of the following:
• English Language
• English Literature
• Knowledge and Inquiry.
• Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC):
• 70
• Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
• English ATAR
• Literature ATAR
• English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
• Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
• Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only)​.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:
• Total score of 24 or higher.
• Higher level (HL): 3 or better.
• Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6:
• Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
• Certificate IV AQF level 4:
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
• STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT):
• Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Mature Age Pathway (MAP):
• MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course.
Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course.
• Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
• Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
• Only with Approval by the Academic Chair AND:
• Recognised Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredited Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR
• recognised Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); OR
• recognised Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience.
• Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.
• Students can only take a dissertation in their second year if they meet a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA, and only if they have found themselves a supervisor.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

• English Requirements: You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.