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Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing)

I0901  061755G



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2 Year/s (This course may be taken in accelerated format and completed in 1.5 years, in which case, students pay the total course fee over this period.) Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) A$16,600 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is a 12 unit masters program of advanced studies in information technology (IT) with an emphasis on enhancing the ability of graduates to gain professional employment in the IT industry.

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The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is designed for those who have undertaken previous university-level studies in IT, equivalent to at least one year of an Australian bachelor degree. Students are recommended to focus their studies in either software development, information systems analysis and management or networks.

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies is fortunate to encompass all of the major disciplines in ICT including computing, information systems and telecommunications. This unique structure provides students with a broad range of study choices enabling selection of units of study across all disciplines.

Students with a degree in a non-IT discipline wishing to undertake IT studies should enrol in the Master of Technology (Information Technology). Students with a bachelor degree in IT recognised as equivalent to an Australian IT bachelor degree should enrol in the Master of Information Technology.

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The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) program consists of 12 units of study (150 credit points), equivalent to two years of full-time study. The program is run in two stages: Stage 1 is foundation studies and Stage 2 provides advanced studies. Postgraduate units of study in the Faculty of ICT are categorised as Level 2 or 3.

Stage 1 of the program involves four elective Level 2 units of study (50 credit points).

Stage 2 of the program involves eight units of study (100 credit points) comprising a core of two Level 3 units of study (25 credit points), up to two elective Level 2 units of study (25 credit points) and at least four elective Level 3 units of study (50 credit points).

The program is accredited with a standard full-time* study pattern of 37.5 credit points (three units of study) each semester, allowing for the 150 credit point program to be completed over two years. Students who wish to study four units in any semester or throughout the program, will be permitted to do so with permission of the program coordinator.

Please note: Some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester or in the evening, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.

*International students are required to study full-time.

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Choose one of:
 
HIT7422 Database Systems
Networks and Routing (HET706)
HET710 Network Administration

Research Units
HIT8067 Minor Thesis (50 credit points completed over 2 semesters. Students enrol into HIT8167 and HIT8267)
HIT8069 Research Paper (12.5 credit points)
HIT8070 Research Report (25 credit points completed over 2 semesters. Students enrol into HIT8170 and HIT8270)
HIT9010 Research Methods (12.5 credit points)
Students wishing to undertake research units must present evidence of their capacity for research. Students who are approved to study research units may choose no more than one of HIT8067 Minor Thesis (HIT8167 + HIT8267), HIT8069 Research Paper, or HIT8070 Research Report (HIT8170 + HIT8270).

Recommended Study Sequences

Software Development Specialisation
Semester 1
HIT5091 Web Development
HIT6322 Enterprise Technologies and Architectures
HIT6323 Web Programming
Semester 2
HIT6037 Software Development in Java
HIT7407 Information Systems Project Management
HIT8324 Web Application Development
Semester 3
HIT6316 Usability
HIT8325 Web Application Architectures
HIT8304 Database Programming or HIT8119 Enterprise Java
Semester 4
HIT8044 Professional Issues in Information Technology (core)
HIT8071 Professional Project or  HIT9326 Internship Project  (core)
HIT8099 Enterprise .NET or HIT8087 Advanced Java

Information Systems Analysis and Management Specialisation
Semester 1
HIT5401 Introduction to Business Information Systems
 

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Students in the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) are recommended to focus their studies through one of the available specialisations. Current specialisations are:
  • Software Development
  • Information Systems Analysis and Management
  • Networks

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Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.

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This program addresses the issues and technologies that are being widely adopted in industry. Graduates will be equipped for employment in IT and network positions.

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This program is accredited at Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level  certificate at the undergraduate level (EAP 5: UG-65% ); OR, Obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 213 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 80 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Admission to the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is available to applicants who have completed a recognised bachelor degree that includes studies in information technology comprising at least one third of the degree.

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A recognised degree with successful completion of studies in information technology, equivalent to at least one year of an Australian bachelor degree in Information Technology.

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Phone: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships is available to international students.  Please visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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