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Master of Technology (Information Technology)

I061  051765K



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Fee*
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) 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 Technology (Information Technology) is a 12 unit Masters program which provides introductory and advanced studies in IT including specialisations in Software Development or Information Systems Analysis and Management.

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The Master of Technology (Information Technology) provides a comprehensive postgraduate professional education in Information Technology (IT) targeted towards those who wish to add IT knowledge and skills to their prior learning. The program includes a general introduction to IT and then provides the opportunity for students to gain specialist skills in particular areas, most notably software development and business information systems.
 
Students are strongly advised to follow one of these specialisations to optimise preparation for professional employment opportunities.

This program is divided into two stages.

Stage 1 consists of six core units of study that provide the fundamental knowledge and skills for an IT professional. The core units cover Introductory IT, Programming, Database Systems, Web Development, Project Management and Requirements Analysis. Two electives are available allowing students to gain foundation skills in areas of interest. These core units and the two Stage 1 electives prepare students for the advanced studies in Stage 2.

Stage 2 of the program includes four more units of study comprising two core units of study and two electives. The core units of study include Professional Issues in IT and an IT project unit, both of which contribute significantly to the employability outcomes of this program.

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The aims of the program are to enhance vocational skills, conceptual knowledge and academic development. The program allows students to choose from either a broad-based IT program or one of the two recommended specialisations that are designed to cover specialist areas of IT.

The objective of the program is to provide introductory and advanced studies in IT. Stage 1 of the course provides knowledge and skills in the core elements in Information Technology. Stage 2 of the course provides either a broad program of advanced subjects or a set of subjects forming a specialisation.

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The Master of Technology (Information Technology) consists of 12 units of study (150 credit points), equivalent to two years of full-time study, or four years part-time. An accelerated program over 1.5 years is also possible.

Stage 1 consists of eight level 2 units of study consisting of six core units of study (75 credit points) and two elective units (25 credit points).  
 
Stage 2 consists of a further four units of study consisting of  two core units of study (25 credit points) and two elective units (25 credit points). 
 
Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (I071) on completion of four units of study. Exemptions cannot be credited towards the graduate certificate award.
 
Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma of Information Technology on completion of eight units of study providing the core requirements of this program are achieved. A maximum of two exemptions (25 credit points) are available in the graduate diploma.

Students who complete the requirements of the Master of Technology (Information Technology) may progress to the Master of Information Technology with the addition of four further advanced units of study. A maximum of four exemptions (50 credit points) is available in the Master of Technology (Information Technology).
 
The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Evening classes are available in most units of study and entry is possible in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. 

Please note: some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
 
*International student visa holders are required to study full-time. 

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Stage 1 - Level 2 units

Core units (75 credit points) 
HIT5301 Algorithmic Problem Solving or HIT5404 Introduction to Programming in .NET

Elective units (25 credit points)

Stage 2 - Level 3 units  

Core units (25 credit points)
Choose one of:
 
Elective units (25 credit points)
 
* Master of Technology students must meet particular work experience requirements for enrolment into these units.
 
Recommended Study Sequences
 
Software Development Specialisation
Semester 1
 
Information Systems Analysis and Management Specialisation
Semester 1

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Senior IT roles including: database/design, systems/business analyst, software testing, web design and development.

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This program is accredited at Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The program has been externally vetted by ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and industry.

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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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A recognised bachelor degree in a non-ICT discipline.

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A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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