General Information

Overview

The Master of Information Technology 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. Upon graduation students, will be able to undertake professional work in the field of Information and Communication Technology.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Master of Information Technology requires students to complete units of study to the value of 200 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

  • 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
Core units
Creating Web Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60004
Data Management for the Big Data Age
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60009
User-Centred Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS70004
Cloud Engineering
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80001
Specialisation Units
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Units of study Unit code
Core units
Technology Inquiry Project
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60010
Specialisation Units
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Units of study Unit code
Core units
Web Application Development
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80021
Specialisation Units
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Units of study Unit code
Introduction to Data Science
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60008
Big Data
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80023
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60011
Technology Innovation Research and 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
Big Data
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80023
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60011
Technology Innovation Research and 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
Internet Security
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80013
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60011
Object-Oriented Programming
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS70006
Technology Innovation Research and 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
Big Data
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80023
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60011
Object-Oriented Programming
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points
COS70006
Technology Innovation Research and 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
Introduction to Data Science
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
COS60008
Object-Oriented Programming
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
COS70006
Internet Security
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80013
Software Quality and Testing
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80022
Data Visualisation
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80025
Machine Learning
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
COS80027
Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
CYB60004
Cyber-Ethics
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
CYB70001
Operating System Management
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
ICT60001
Internship Project
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
ICT80004
Advanced Business Analysis
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
INF80001
Business Analysis Practice
Elective unit, 12.5 credit points
INF80006

Aims and objectives

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the fundamental aspects of ICT solutions including the use of a range of tools and techniques for requirements capture, solution design and construction, and project management
  • Apply a coherent and advanced knowledge of Information Technology, critically evaluate trade-offs, and create innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
  • Communicate information proficiently to a variety of audiences, demonstrating scholarship of ICT foundations, as well as recent advances in the ICT field within the context of an IT specialisation
  • Reflect on, and take responsibility for their own learning, manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development
  • Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with independence demonstrating the ability to analyse, process and synthesise complex information
  • Demonstrate personal discipline, scholarship of the field, critical thinking, and judgment by completing a substantial capstone project using contemporary techniques

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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