Master of Information Technology (MC-IT)

Overview

Award title	Master of Information Technology
Year & campus	2023 — Parkville
CRICOS code	077475F
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Graduate Coursework
AQF level	9
Credit points	200 credit points
Duration	24 months full-time or 48 months part-time

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) 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:
- Computing: a focus on theoretical and applied computing, as applied to a range of application areas
- Distributed Computing: a focus on the use of industry standard and Internet-based distributed computing technologies in the development of networked enterprise systems and their applications
- Human-Computer Interaction: a focus on the use, design and evaluation of the interactions between people and computing technologies.
- Artificial Intelligence: a focus on the design, implementation and analysis of systems that learn, play, and reason
- Cyber Security: a focus on the theory of cybersecurity, as well as the design, development, analysis and testing of secure systems
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)
Optional 25-point project, qualifying students to advance to a PhD.

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

Undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent, and one technical subject focused on computer programming (taken at any tertiary year level).

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Note:

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:

- A three-year undergraduate degree with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent.

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:

- A four-year undergraduate degree with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent, and either:

(a) Studies in the area of specialization at an advanced undergraduate level or higher, or
(b) Two years of documented relevant work experience in the area of specialisation.

For more information on meeting the University's English language requirements, see: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/international/english_and_foundation_programs

Graduate Degree Package for School Leavers

The University of Melbourne offers Graduate Degree Packages to high achieving school leavers, allowing them to secure places (Commonwealth Supported Places for domestic students or International fee places) in the Master of Information Technology provided that they meet certain requirements.

For a Commonwealth Supported Place or an International Fee Place, the applicant must:

achieve an ATAR of at least 95.00 in the final year of schooling in Australia;
successfully complete a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne including the specified prerequisite subject; and
commence the Master of Information Technology within five (5) years of commencing their undergraduate degree

Applicants should refer to the University handbook for the additional entry requirements for the undergraduate degrees in the Graduate Degree Packages.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Master of Information Technology welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.

The Master of Information Technology requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

The ability to comprehend complex theory and technology-related information
The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of theory, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks
The ability to actively and safely contribute in IT development and management activities

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

There may be additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects.

Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

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.

Generic skills

Graduates will:

Have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection
Have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
Have in-depth knowledge of their specialist area
Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication
Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment; and
Be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces.

Graduate attributes

Graduates have a specialisation in computing, distributed computing, human-computer interaction, health IT or spatial IT, as well as a solid foundation in programming, algorithms, complexity, network programming, and database systems, project management, and advanced information technology. Elective subjects are available in areas as diverse as bioinformatics, database systems, enterprise computing, geomatics, information systems, machine intelligence, programming languages, project and change management, security, and software engineering.

Course structure

The Master of Information Technology provides 200-point, 150-point and 100-point entry point programs.

Completion of one specialisation is required.

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).

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).

100-point program

Students must complete 100 points comprising of Core, Specialisation Selective and Advanced Specialisation Elective subjects.

Majors, minors & specialisations

All the following specialisations can be studied under one of three entry point programs:

Artificial Intelligence
Computing
Cyber Security
Distributed Computing
Human-Computer Interaction

Name	Credit Points
200pt Program	200
150pt Program	150
100pt Program	100

Further study

Graduates may progress to a wide range of other graduate coursework degrees as well as research higher degree programs, including the Doctor of Philosophy.

Last updated: 11 June 2023

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