Master of Information Technology
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
What is this course about?
CSU's Master of Information Technology (MIT) has been designed to cater for those who wish to gain a qualification that will allow them to pursue an IT career, and practising Information Technology professionals looking to further develop their level of expertise in specific and cutting edge areas of the profession.
In our increasingly competitive information technology market, employers put greater value on education than ever before. The Master of Information Technology provides advanced training in Information technology for applicants from IT or non-IT backgrounds. The course is available by distance education through Wagga Wagga Campus, or on campus at CSU Study Centres in Sydney and Melbourne.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma articulates with the Masters degree and full credit is awarded in the Master degree for successful completion of Graduate Diploma subjects.
The Graduate Diploma consists of an Information Technology core comprising four subjects and four Information Technology electives.
Master of Information Technology (12 subjects)
This course is designed for those who currently work in the industry but have no formal qualification, and for those with tertiary qualifications in another discipline but who wish to gain a qualification that will allow them to pursue an IT career.
The course is also designed to meet the needs of practising information technology professionals. For those without an undergraduate degree, entry is through the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology.
The 12 subject Master degree consists of four core and four elective subjects and either
- four subjects from the same specialisation. This will allow graduation with a particular specialisation - e.g., Master of Information Technology (Network Security); or
- four subjects across specialisations. This will allow graduation with a generic Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology (16 subjects)
This course is designed for those who currently work in the industry but have no formal qualification and those with tertiary qualifications in another discipline and little information technology background but who wish to gain a qualification that will allow them to pursue an IT career.
The16 subject Master degree consists of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology as set out above and
- four elective subjects from the list of restricted electives; and
- four subjects from the same specialisation. This will allow graduation with a particular specialisation - e.g., Master of Information Technology (Network Security) OR four subjects across specialisations. This will allow graduation with a generic Master of Information Technology
Study at CSU Study Centres
The Master of Information Technology course is available through CSU Study Centres in Sydney and Melbourne for domestic and international students.
Why do this degree?
As with all our courses, the Master of Information Technology is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. Our students choose between full-time and part-time study options so as to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments. You could choose to study just one subject in an academic session or with approval, fast-track degree completion by undertaking four subjects per session.
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Specialisations
All students may choose up to two specialisations. Students may also opt to do a generic degree by choosing subjects across a range of specialisations. Specialisations are available in the following areas:
- Computer Networking
- IT Management
- Network Security
- Software Design and Development
- Systems Analysis
Browse the full list of available specialisations
Academic expectations
For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.
Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.
Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).
Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject outlines and in course materials.
Enquiry information
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(International +61 2 6338 6077)
http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/information_technology
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At a glance
Study Mode
On campus; Distance education
Where
Melbourne (Study Centre); Sydney (Study Centre)
When
Session 1; Session 2; Session 3
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
Minimum duration 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
International?
YES
Indicative ATAR
N/A
How to apply
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Course Duration
The minimum full-time duration for this course is:
Master of Information Technology (12 subjects):
Six sessions by DE or three sessions on campus.
Master of Information Technology (16 subjects):
Eight sessions by DE or four sessions on campus.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (8 subjects):
Four sessions by DE or two sessions on campus.
Graduation requirements
Master of Information Technology (12 subjects)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 subject points.
Master of Information Technology (16 subjects)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 subject points.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (8 subjects):
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
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