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Master of Information Technology (MIT)


Fast Facts

  • The program equips students with the tools to enter a range of technical and business focused careers
  • The program is available in both full-time and part-time modes
  • Course content is designed in consultation with industry to meet the needs of employers and industry demand
  • Students may exit with the Graduate Certificate in IT after completion of 4 subjects
  • Program is accredited at the Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Course Description

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) provides an opportunity for participants to undertake an in-depth study of some of today's most exciting IT developments. The program provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in information technology which will meet the needs of those who wish to add IT skills to their existing qualification or work experience, or IT professionals or recent graduates seeking to extend or update their knowledge.

The program consists of foundation units (Stage 1) that provide a thorough introduction to IT, and advanced units (Stage 2) that include electives in web systems, Java and J2EE, reliable software systems, information systems modelling, enterprise and systems architecture, network design and security, information systems management, human-computer interaction, .NET technology, object-oriented software development, and service-oriented computing.

Note: Students also have the opportunity to undertake a research project.


Aims and Objectives

  • This program is aimed to suit the needs of recent graduates pursuing advanced IT studies, and also experienced IT professionals seeking to extend or update their knowledge.
  • The program provides students with a broad range of studies enabling selection of subjects across a wide spectrum of disciplines.

Specialisations

Specialisation opportunities include:

Each area provides students with the ability to elevate their skills and adapt to change in the workplace.

 


Entrance Requirements

A degree or a graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a relevant IT discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or approved equivalent..

Students holding a degree in non-IT disciplines generally undertake the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology prior to commencing the Masters program.

Students transferring from incomplete Masters courses commenced elsewhere may be eligible for credit.


Program Structure

The MIT is part of a nested suite of programs, which also includes the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology and Graduate Diploma of Information Technology. Completion of the entire program requires 16 units of study (200 cp). Students who have a degree of graduate diploma in a relevant IT discipline will generally be granted eight exemptions and will be required to complete only eight units of study (100 cp) in one year full time or equivalent part-time


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Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
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