C04297v2 Master of Information Technology (Advanced)
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 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 with a view to providing a pathway into a higher degree by research.
Structure
This course totals 96 credit points comprising three core subjects, five subjects making up a chosen major and eight subjects from the combined graduate project and elective choice block (CBK91060). The number of electives depends on whether students choose a 24-credit-point or 36-credit-point research project.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM90968 Core stream (IT) | 18cp |
| CBK91061 Major choice (IT) | 30cp |
| CBK91060 Research Project choice | 48cp |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The sample program below shows a suggested sequence of subjects for the Business Information Systems major with the 24 credit point research project 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 |
|---|---|
| MAJ02087 Business Information Systems | 30cp |
| MAJ02088 Internetworking | 30cp |
| MAJ02089 Data Analytics | 30cp |
| MAJ02090 Interactive Media | 30cp |
| MAJ02091 Software Development | 30cp |
| CBK91037 Choice (No specified major) | 30cp |
| MAJ02094 Cyber Security | 30cp |
Business Information Systems major
Year 1
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 |
| CBK91038 Options (BIS) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 32541 Project Management | 6cp |
| 32931 Technology Research Methods | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| STM90974 Core subjects (BIS) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91038 Options (BIS) | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 32563 IT Professional and Society | 6cp |
| 42282 IT Graduate Project 24cp (Part 1 of 2) (2x12cp) | 12cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91025 Electives (Information Technology) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 42283 IT Graduate Project 24cp (Part 2 of 2) (2x12cp) | 12cp |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp |
| CBK91025 Electives (Information Technology) | |
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.
Applicants are required to have: (i) completed 48 credit points in the Master of Information Technology (Extension) (C04296); and (ii) received approval from a member of academic staff to act as their research project supervisor.
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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