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MIT Spatial Specialisation
MajorYear: 2017
MIT Spatial Specialisation
Overview
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) Spatial Specialisation is a 200-point, 150-point and 100-point program for those interested in a career in spatial IT.
The key aspects of the course are:
- Specialisation in a key area of Information Technology, namely Spatial Information: a focus on the spatial information technology,spatial programming and spatial computing, including web-based and mobile services, to advance spatial information products and markets, including mapping, navigation, tracking and community-sourced geographic information.
- Foundation studies in programming, algorithmics, databases and networking for students with minimal IT background, including exposure to the different areas of specialisation.
- Formal studies in project and change management, including risk management, quality assurance and testing.
- Optional 25-point industry placement with local IT organisations as part of the course (available on a competitive basis).
- A 25-point project, qualifying students to advance to a PhD.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should have:
- Expertise in a key area of information technology
- Analytical skills and competencies in problem solving
- A sound fundamental understanding of the principles and methods of information technology
- Demonstrable competencies in the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the course is accredited
- A broad knowledge base of information technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those involved in the IT industry
- Have acquired the computational skills necessary to solve theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in IT
- Verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to changing face of the IT industry
- Professional ethics and responsibility towards the IT profession and the broader community
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
200-point program.
Students must complete 200 points, made up of 50 points of Foundation Subjects, 50 points of Specialisation Subjects and 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects (both based on the specialisation the student is enrolled in).
200-point program, 200 credit points taken over 24 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.
150-point program.
Students must have a background comparable to the 50 points of Foundation Subjects, in order to complete 150 points, made up of 50 points of Specialisation Subjects and 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects (both based on the specialisation the student is enrolled in).
150-point program, 150 credit points taken over 18 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.
100-point program.
Students must have a background comparable to the 50 points of Foundation Subjects and the 50 points of Specialisation Subjects, in order to complete 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects.
100-point program, 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.
Subject Options
Foundation
50 points:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| INFO90002 | Database Systems & Information Modelling |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Spatial Specialisation
Specialisation Subjects -Spatial Specialisation
50 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| GEOM90015 | Spatial Data Infrastructure | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90018 | Spatial Databases | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
In addition, students must complete 12.5 points, in the form of:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90042 | Spatial Information Programming | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
one of the following subjects with the approval of the course coordinator:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN90002 | Engineering for Internet Applications | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
| COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90049 | Knowledge Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90050 | Advanced Database Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| COMP90017 | Sensor Networks and Applications | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
| ISYS90026 | Fundamentals of Information Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ISYS90035 | Knowledge Management Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90032 | Emerging Technologies and Issues |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90028 | Monitoring Environmental Impacts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90031 | Quantitative Environmental Modelling | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENEN90032 | Environmental Analysis Tools | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90085 | Interaction Design and Usability | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90086 | Data Warehousing | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90039 | Innovation & Entrepreneurship in IT | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Advanced Specialisation Subjects - Spatial Specialisation
62.5 points core
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90006 | Spatial Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90007 | Spatial Visualisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90043 | Spatial IT Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| SWEN90016 | Software Processes and Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
In addition, students must complete 37.5 points from the following subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90005 | Remote Sensing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90016 | Advanced Topics in GIScience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90040 | Mathematics of Spatial Information | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISYS90080 | IT Industry Placement | Not available in 2017 | 25 |
| ISYS90082 | Industry Based IT Experience Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP90057 | Advanced Theoretical Computer Science | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
* Subject to the approval of the course coordinator, students may supplement this list with other advanced Spatial-related subjects from within the University
Notes
Prior to 2015 INFO90002 Database Systems & Information Modelling was known as SINF90001 Database Systems & Information Modelling. Credit cannot be obtained for both subjects.
Last updated: 30 January 2024