Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing)

The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is a 12-unit program of advanced studies in information technology (IT) with an emphasis on enhancing the ability of graduates to gain professional employment in the IT industry.

The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is concerned with the mastery of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions. This course will provide you with advanced skills and introduces state-of-the-art techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology. You will gain specialist skills and become capable of working with information technology solutions at an advanced level.

This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to seek professional work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning. The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) allows IT graduates to further specialise or supplement their knowledge in selected ICT areas.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing), students must complete 12 units of study (150 credit points) as follows:

• 2 IT core units (25 credit points)
• 8 specialisation-specific core units (100 credit points)
• 2 IT electives (25 credit points)

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is 75 credit points (normally six units)

Units of study

Complete both units (25 credit points)

INF70005 Strategic Project Management COS70004 User-Centred Design

Complete one of the following specialisation areas (100 credit points):

INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling COS80023 Big Data INF60014 Database Systems COS60008 Introduction to Data Science INF80031 Applied Business Analytics and Data Visualisation INF80040 Predictive Analytics ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60012 Cloud Enterprise Systems and Analytics INF80018 Enterprise Architecture, Strategy & Governance INF80025 Business Information Systems Analysis INF80028 Business Process Management INF80043 IS/IT Risk Management ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80001 Cloud Computing Architecture COS80011 Cloud-Native Application Architectures COS80020 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications COS80021 Web Application Development ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project COS80013 Internet Security TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles TNE80003 Broadband Multimedia Networks TNE80005 Mobile and Personal Networking TNE80006 Secure Networks ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80007 Advanced Java COS80001 Cloud Computing Architecture COS80002 Human-Computer Interaction COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation COS80011 Cloud-Native Application Architectures ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project SWE80005 Enterprise Development COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability COS80013 Internet Security ICT80007 Research Paper ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS80013 Internet Security INF80043 IS/IT Risk Management TNE60002 Network Administration TNE80006 Secure Networks TNE80007 Enterprise Network Server Administration ICT90003 Applied Research Methods ICT90004 Applied Research Project

Choose 25 credit points from one of the following elective areas:

COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security ICT80004 Internship Project INF70006 Database Implementation INF80025 Business Information Systems Analysis INF80037 Database Administration INF80040 Predictive Analytics TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security ICT80004 Internship Project INF60014 Database Systems INF80005 Business Information Systems Internship Project INF80031 Applied Business Analytics and Data Visualisation INF80033 Database Implementation INF80037 Database Administration INF80039 Global ICT Practice INF80040 Predictive Analytics INF80025 Business Information Systems Analysis INF80028 Business Process Management INF80040 Predictive Analytics TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS80007 Advanced Java COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems ICT80004 Internship Project INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems ICT80004 Internship Project TNE60002 Network Administration TNE80007 Enterprise Network Server Administration TNE80008 Advanced Routing TNE80010 Advanced Switching TNE80011 Secure Remote Access Networks TNE80013 Software Managed Networks TNE80014 Unix in the Internet INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation COS80011 Cloud-Native Application Architectures COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80020 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications COS80021 Web Application Development COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems ICT80004 Internship Project INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS80007 Advanced Java COS80011 Cloud-Native Application Architectures COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80020 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications COS80021 Web Application Development COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems ICT80004 Internship Project INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80007 Advanced Java COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems COS70007 Data Communications and Security ICT80004 Internship Project INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

** Units are available by application only .

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Admission to the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is available to applicants who have completed a recognised bachelor degree in information technology related discipline covering at least the fundamental knowledge of computer programming, web system development, database, and business applications of computer systems.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

• IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
• Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
• Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Upon completion of their course, students will be capable graduate ICT professionals, and able to:

• 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
• 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 a specialisation (Software Development, Information Systems or Networking)
• apply a coherent and advanced knowledge of Information Technology, critically evaluate trade-offs, and create innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• demonstrate personal discipline, scholarship of the field, critical thinking, and judgment by completing a substantial capstone project using contemporary techniques
• 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.