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Human-Computer Interaction
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2019
Human-Computer Interaction
Overview
OVERVIEW
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) Human-Computer Interaction is a 200-point, 150-point and 100-point program for those interested in a career in technical IT.
The key aspects of the course are:
- Specialisations in key areas of Information Technology, namely Human-Copmputer Interaction
- 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
- Have acquired the computational skills necessary to solve theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in IT
- A broad knowledge base of information technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those involved in the IT industry
- 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: 18 December 2020
Structure
150 credit points
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 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 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 |
Human-Computer Interaction Specialisation
Specialisation Subjects - Human-Computer Interaction
Core (37.5 points):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
INFO90006 | Fieldwork for Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90004 | Evaluating the User Experience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90003 | Designing Novel Interactions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
12.5 points from:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
INFO30005 | Web Information Technologies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90005 | Information Architecture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90007 | Social Computing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Advanced Specialisation Subjects - Human-Computer Interaction Specialisation
37.5 points core
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
INFO90008 | HCI Project |
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 |
62.5 points elective
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90018 | Mobile Computing Systems Programming | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90049 | Knowledge Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
GEOM90007 | Spatial Visualisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
INFO90001 | eHealth & Biomedical Informatics Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90005 | Information Architecture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90007 | Social Computing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO90009 | HCI Project (Advanced) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ISYS90035 | Knowledge Management Systems | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
ISYS90039 | Innovation & Entrepreneurship in IT | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISYS90069 | eHealth & Biomedical Informatics Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or another relevant subject with approval of the course coordinator.
Last updated: 18 December 2020