C04296v2 Master of Information Technology (Extension)
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 for the IT professional.
The wide range of specialisations allows students to tailor the course to satisfy and to broaden 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 communications technology (ICT), and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry, as well as providing the opportunity to develop skills in alternative IT disciplines.Students who wish to undertake a substantial research project have the opportunity to transfer to the Master of Information Technology (Advanced) (C04297).
Structure
Students are required to complete 96 credit points, comprising:
- core (18 credit points)
- major (36 credit points)
- sub-major (24 credit points); and
- project and elective choice (18 credit points)
The sub-major must be taken in a different field to that of the major.
The number of electives depends on whether students choose a 6-credit-point or 12-credit-point project.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM90968 Core stream (IT) | 18cp |
| CBK91046 Major choice (IT) | 36cp |
| CBK91047 IT Project + Elective choice | 18cp |
| CBK91053 Sub-major choice (IT) | 24cp |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the Business Information Systems major and Internetworking sub-major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. Students in other majors/sub-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 |
List of sub-majors
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| SMJ10069 Business Information Systems | 24cp |
| SMJ10093 Cyber Security | 24cp |
| SMJ10071 Data Analytics | 24cp |
| SMJ10072 Interactive Media | 24cp |
| SMJ10070 Internetworking | 24cp |
| CBK91054 Choice (No specified sub-major) | 24cp |
| SMJ10073 Software Development | 24cp |
Business Information Systems major, Internetworking sub-major
Year 1
Autumn 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 |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| STM90974 Core subjects (BIS) | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp |
| CBK91048 Options (BIS) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| STM90975 Core subjects (Internetworking) | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91048 Options (BIS) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| STM90975 Core subjects (Internetworking) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91056 Options (Internetworking) | |
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 |
| CBK91056 Options (Internetworking) | |
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 be in information technology, with no more than 25 per cent of subjects failed. Applicants are required to have satisfactorily completed subjects in programming, data modelling, and networking equivalent to the Professional stream (IT) component of the Master of Information Technology (C04295).
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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