C04295v2 Master of Information Technology
University of Technology Sydney
About
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 allows students to tailor the course to satisfy their career development needs.
Students with an undergraduate background in an information technology-related field are advised to consider the Master of Information Technology (Extension) (C04296).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 communications technology (ICT), and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry.
Structure
This course totals 96 credit points, comprising seven core subjects, six subjects from a major and three subjects from the combined project and elective choice block (CBK91047). The number of electives depends on whether students choose a 6-credit-point or 12-credit-point research project.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM90979 Professional stream (IT) | 24cp |
| STM90968 Core stream (IT) | 18cp |
| CBK91046 Major choice (IT) | 36cp |
| CBK91047 IT Project + Elective choice | 18cp |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the Business Information Systems major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. Students in other majors follow a similar sequence. The program is intended as a guide only and does not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.
List of majors
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| MAJ02082 Business Information Systems | 36cp |
| MAJ02093 Cyber Security | 36cp |
| MAJ02084 Data Analytics | 36cp |
| MAJ02085 Interactive Media | 36cp |
| MAJ02083 Internetworking | 36cp |
| CBK91043 Choice (No specified major) | 36cp |
| MAJ02086 Software Development | 36cp |
Business Information Systems major
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 32557 Enabling Enterprise Information Systems | 6cp |
| 32555 Fundamentals of Software Development | 6cp |
| 32606 Database | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| 32524 LANS and Routing | |
| 49202 Communication Protocols | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| STM90974 Core subjects (BIS) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91048 Options (BIS) | |
| 32563 IT Professional and Society | 6cp |
| 32541 Project Management | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| STM90974 Core subjects (BIS) | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp |
| CBK91048 Options (BIS) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp |
| CBK91047 IT Project + Elective choice | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91048 Options (BIS) | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
It is a requirement that the bachelor's degree was completed with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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