Master of Information Technology (pre 2018)

The University of Newcastle

About

The Master of Information Technology is a broad, flexible and technical information technology Masters degree.

The program provides graduates with training and experience (according to personal development needs) by developing expertise in desired fields.

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) program is designed to cater to both those who currently work in the industry but have no formal qualification and those with tertiary qualifications in another discipline and little information technology background but who wish to gain a qualification that will allow them to pursue an IT career.

Structure

Code Title Term / Location Units
INFO6001 Database Management 1 Trimester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Trimester 1 - 2020 (Sydney CBD) 10 units
INFO6030 Systems Analysis and Design Trimester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Sydney CBD) 10 units
INFO6050 Process Analysis and Problem Solving Trimester 3 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (ONLINE) Trimester 3 - 2020 (Sydney CBD) 10 units
INFT6009 Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the Enterprise Trimester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) 10 units
INFT6304 Project Planning and Management Trimester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) Trimester 2 - 2020 (Sydney CBD) 10 units
INFT6900 Information Technology Project Trimester 3 - 2020 (Callaghan) Trimester 3 - 2020 (ONLINE) 20 units

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • The ability to identify and analyse complex problems within information technology and design solutions to these problems at a highly skilled level
  • A depth of technical expertise in at least one facet of information technology sufficient for a career in information technology together with the capacity to continue developing relevant knowledge, skills and expertise throughout their careers
  • The ability to manage projects in aspects of information technology relevant to their field of study, including the ability to develop, manage and participate at all levels in team environments
  • An understanding of professionalism and ethics in the context of Information Technology
  • Ability to communicate effectively through a range of verbal, written and/or presentation skills at an advanced level

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