Master 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
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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 abstracts and in course materials.
Why study this degree?
Professional recognition
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) accredits the CSU Master of Information Technology at full professional level - this is the highest level. There is also reciprocal recognition of this accreditation by international professional societies, such as the Association of Computing Machinery (USA), British Computer Society, Canadian Information Processing Society, and the Computer Society of India
Workplace learning
Students in the course may be required to undertake an IT project for a specific commercial organisation.
Flexible offering
This course is available both on-campus and through distance education and is offered across a three session academic year with sessions commencing in February, July and November each year.
The Master of Information Technology (12 subjects) has a minimum full-time duration of three sessions; however, actual duration is dependent on subject availability and the session of commencement.
The Master of Information Technology (16 subjects) has a minimum full time duration of four sessions. The actual duration is dependent on subject availability and the session of commencement.
Students may elect to exit from the Master degree after completion of four specified core subjects and four electives, graduating with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.
Access to allowances for study
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) now offers student income support to students undertaking study in a number of professionally-oriented Master by coursework degrees.
Eligible students undertaking approved Master degrees will be able to access Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY, ABSTUDY or Pensioner Education Supplement. To be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and AUSTUDY, students will still need to be studying full-time and to satisfy all other Youth Allowance and AUSTUDY program requirements, including personal, parental or partner income tests. Students who have queries about masters courses and their income support entitlements should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.
Specialisations
Students can choose subjects from the specialisations that are listed below. 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.
Computer Networking
This specialisation provides students with a strong knowledge of computing networking fundamentals. Students then progress towards an understanding or more specialist topics such areas as virtualisation and cloud computing, network security, and emerging technologies
IT Management
Students who study this specialisation will have an excellent knowledge of managing IT resources. Management topics that are covered relate to security, information management, and managing IT infrastructure.
Network Security
This specialisation provides a broad coverage of computer and network security issues. Foundational areas of security such as the CIA triad, network defences, cryptography, and security policy are treated in-depth. Students also study more specialist areas such as digital forensics, computer viruses, and emerging security technologies.
Software Design and Development
Students who study this specialisation will be introduced to the fundamentals of computer programming before deepening their skills through proficiency in the Java Programming Language. Advanced topics such as concurrent programming and building web applications may also be taken.
Systems Analysis
Students in this specialisation will acquire the skills necessary to plan and develop software solutions to business problems.
Career opportunities
Graduates of will have many career opportunities, including employment in the following areas:
- IT Project Manager
- Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst.
Credit/pathways
Master of Information Technology
Up to four subjects credit may be issued for the 400 level subjects within the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology for a student with an Australian bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or equivalent.
Candidates may receive transfer credit for up to 50% of the course for prior study if they can demonstrate that such study was completed at a recognised higher education institution within the last 10 years at the postgraduate level. To apply for credit, candidates are required to submit with their application for admission a certified transcript of results and subject outline/curriculum of those subjects.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Up to four subjects credit may be issued for the 400 level subjects within the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology or the Master of Information Technology for a student with an Australian bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or equivalent.
Applicants who have already achieved the relevant industry certifications will be awarded credit. Complete the IT Masters Eligibility Form to receive feedback on the level of credit you will be eligible for.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma consists of an Information Technology core comprising four subjects and four Information Technology restricted electives.
Core subjects
ITC411 Computer Organisation and Architecture
ITC423 Database Systems
ITC505 ICT Project Management
ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
Restricted elective subjects
Choose four (4) restricted electives from:
ITC412 System Analysis PG
ITC415 Programming Principles
ITC421 Programming in Java 1
ITC431 Networks and Communications
ITC504 Interface Usability
ITC508 Object Modelling
ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC515 Professional Programming Practice
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation
ITC520 Information Systems Strategy
ITC521 Programming in Java 2
ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITC549 Web Site Operations and Publishing
ITC557 Web-Based Information Systems PG
ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC589 Multimedia Systems PG
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC597 Digital Forensics
Master of Information Technology (12 subjects)
The Master degree consists of the Graduate Diploma requirements as set out above 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
Notes:
Students are permitted a maximum of six level 400 subjects in satisfying the requirements of the course. It is possible to graduate with two specialisations by undertaking four subjects from two distinct specialisations. Subjects that are counted towards one specialisation may not be counted towards another. All students must undertake the capstone subject ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation, regardless of whether they choose to study 0, 1 or more specialisations.
Computer Networking Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC431 Networks and Communications
ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
ITC595 Information Security
Network Security Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC597 Digital Forensics
IT Management Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation
ITC520 Information Systems Strategy
ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
Software Design and Development Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC412 System Analysis PG
ITC415 Programming Principles
ITC421 Programming in Java 1
ITC508 Object Modelling
ITC515 Professional Programming Practice
ITC521 Programming in Java 2
ITC557 Web-Based Information Systems PG
Systems Analysis Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC412 System Analysis PG
ITC415 Programming Principles
ITC504 Interface Usability
ITC508 Object Modelling
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation
ITC596 IT Risk Management
** Capstone subject for this course
Master of Information Technology (16 subjects)
The Master degree consists of the Graduate Diploma requirements as set out above and
- four restricted elective subjects and
- four subjects from the same specialisation OR four subjects from across specialisations
Completion of four subjects in the same specialisation will allow graduation with a particular specialisation - e.g., Master of Information Technology (Network Security). Completion of four subjects across specialisations will allow graduation with a generic Master of Information Technology
Notes:
Students are permitted a maximum of six level 400 subjects in satisfying the requirements of the course. It is possible to graduate with two specialisations by undertaking four subjects from two distinct specialisations. Subjects that are counted towards one specialisation may not be counted towards another. All students must undertake the capstone subject ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation, regardless of whether they choose to study 0, 1 or more specialisations.
Restricted elective subjects
Choose four (4) restricted electives from:
ITC412 System Analysis PG
ITC415 Programming Principles
ITC421 Programming in Java 1
ITC431 Networks and Communications
ITC504 Interface Usability
ITC508 Object Modelling
ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC515 Professional Programming Practice
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation
ITC520 Information Systems Strategy
ITC521 Programming in Java 2
ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITC549 Web Site Operations and Publishing
ITC557 Web-Based Information Systems PG
ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC589 Multimedia Systems PG
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC597 Digital Forensics
Computer Networking Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC431 Networks and Communications
ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
ITC595 Information Security
Network Security Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC514 Network and Security Administration
ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP
ITC561 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC597 Digital Forensics
IT Management Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation
ITC520 Information Systems Strategy
ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
Software Design and Development Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC412 System Analysis PG
ITC415 Programming Principles
ITC421 Programming in Java 1
ITC508 Object Modelling
ITC515 Professional Programming Practice
ITC521 Programming in Java 2
ITC557 Web-Based Information Systems PG
Systems Analysis Specialisation
Core:
ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives:
Choose three (3) restricted electives from:
ITC412 System Analysis PG
ITC415 Programming Principles
ITC504 Interface Usability
ITC508 Object Modelling
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation
ITC596 IT Risk Management
** Capstone subject for this course
Enrolment pattern
Because of the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects, depending upon the availability of subjects and the meeting of any prerequisites or assumed knowledge. Students are encouraged to enrol in core subjects in the initial sessions and complete as many of these as possible before selecting specialisation subjects.
Admission requirements
Master of Information Technology
For admission to the Master of Information Technology (12 subjects) applicants must have:
- a bachelor's level degree or
- eligibility for full ACS membership at professional or higher level; or
- an associate degree in IT and the CSU Graduate Diploma of IT; or
- three years experience in IT-related work and the CSU Graduate Diploma of IT.
For admission to the Master of Information Technology (16 subjects) applicants must have:
- any of the qualifications / experience criteria listed above for admission into the 12 subject Masters, or;
- the Graduate Diploma of IT.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
For admission to the Graduate Diploma of IT, applicants must have:
- a bachelor's level degree or equivalent; or
- three years experience in IT-related work; or
- a diploma and 1-3 years of relevant professional experience; or
- an advanced/higher diploma or associate degree or equivalent.
Internet access
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
English language proficiency
The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.
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