Master of Information Technology and Systems

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.The Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) provides a wide breadth of knowledge of varying aspects of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS).

The MITS provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in any discipline area with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues involving IT and IS.The MITS provides non-ICT students with broad knowledge and understanding of fundamental information and communication technology concepts and principles.

It also enables all students to select significant areas for in-depth study, from a range of advanced IT and IS areas, to provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the IT and IS fields.Studies in the various advanced areas of ICT allow students to develop a professional, responsible, self-reflective and critical attitude to the practice of ICT.Note:

Students who commenced this course prior to 2016, should refer to the course schedules relevant to their year of entry.

The normal duration of the MITS is 2 years. MITS candidates will do the equivalent of at least twelve 12.5% units, and up to sixteen 12.5% units, based on their existing qualifications and experience (see Entry Requirements).

Students who qualify for the 12 unit MITS can choose to do an accelerated program over 1.5 years, or they can complete the degree over 2 years by successfully studying 3 units a semester for 4 semesters.

Degree structure

All students will complete three level 500 foundation units (KIT501, KIT503, KIT506).

You will then complete the equivalent of at least eight ICT 12.5% units listed in the schedule at level-700, which must include KIT713.

The remaining units must be taken from level 400, 500, 600 or 700.

On completion of four ICT postgraduate (level 400 or 700 only) units the candidates can choose a research or coursework stream. To be admitted to the research stream students need a distinction average over four ICT level-400 or 700-units:

• Candidates in the coursework stream must do ICT Research Principles (KIT714). Candidates can complete up to four postgraduate units (level 400/500/600/700) from any other discipline (e.g. Business, Science etc.).
• Candidates in the research stream must do ICT Research Methods 25% (KIT701), and a research dissertation over two 25% units (KIT702, KIT703). Students in the research stream can only complete one unit from another discipline.