C04218v2 Master of Information Technology (Extended)

Overview

This course is designed to enable students to achieve a comprehensive and greater understanding of information technology in specialised technical or management areas. The wide range of specialisations allow students to tailor the course to satisfy their career development needs.

It is essential to keep IT knowledge and skills up-to-date. This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communication technology (ICT) and equips them to meet the development of IT solutions in their organisation.

Course aims

The course provides students with an understanding of the advanced concepts of information technology in a commercial environment so they can contribute to the development of IT solutions in their organisation.

Career options

Career options include positions in the IT industry, including computer graphics and gaming, database design and management, e-business, information system development, networking, programming and project management.

Additional admission requirements

Local applicants require a minimum qualification equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Australian university, with a competitive Pass.

Recognition of prior learning

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is two years of full-time, or four years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises 96 credit points, made up of six core subjects and 60 credit points of electives.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below shows a typical full-time program commencing in Autumn semester. Following this is a list of elective subjects.

Note: subjects listed as electives are only offered in a particular semester (or year) if there is sufficient demand and the Faculty has the necessary resources.

Articulation with UTS courses

Professional recognition

Australian Computer Society

Graduates qualify for professional-level membership.

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 10 Student Centre on: