Master of Information Technology
Course handbook
General Information
Overview
The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) course is designed for students who wish to master theoretical and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support, and maintenance of IT solutions. Course graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. These skills will also provide them with a pathway for research and further learning.
Study structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology Professional Computing students must complete 12 (or equivalent) units (150credit points).
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure.
Units of study | Unit code |
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Core units | |
Web Application Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80021 |
Specialisation Units
View specialisation units
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Units of study | Unit code |
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Introduction to Data Science
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60008 |
Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60010 |
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60011 |
Technology Innovation Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS70008 |
Data Visualisation
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80025 |
Technology Application Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS80029 |
Units of study | Unit code |
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Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60010 |
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60011 |
Technology Innovation Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS70008 |
Technology Application Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS80029 |
Requirements Analysis and Modelling
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF60010 |
Business Process Management
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
INF80028 |
Units of study | Unit code |
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Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60010 |
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60011 |
Object-Oriented Programming
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS70006 |
Technology Innovation Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS70008 |
Software Quality and Testing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80022 |
Technology Application Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS80029 |
Units of study | Unit code |
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Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60010 |
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS60011 |
Object-Oriented Programming
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS70006 |
Technology Innovation Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS70008 |
Software Quality and Testing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points |
COS80022 |
Technology Application Project
Specialisation unit, 25.0 credit points |
COS80029 |
Aims and objectives
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Career opportunities
This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills equipping them to undertake professional work at an advanced level in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning.
The Master of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career in IT.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited at the professional level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Volume of learning
The Master of Information Technology consists of 200 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps.). In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning is typically 2 years.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Information Technology is 100 credit points (normally eight units).
Admission criteria
Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.
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