307965 v.2 Master of Information Technology

MInfoTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050633G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This professional master program is designed for business information systems or information technology professionals who recognise the need to increase their knowledge or skills in the planning, development, application and management of information technology, and innovation in competitive, global business environments. This program incorporates a range of new concepts, methodologies and technologies aimed at supporting organisations in achieving corporative objectives with leading edge technologies.

Coures Entry Requirement/Prerequisites

A high course average in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems or computing related higher degree, or a high course average in an undergraduate degree either in a non information systems, information technology or computing related discipline. Students wishing to undertake a PhD should enrol in the Master of Commerce (Information Systems).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award II

Graduate Diploma in Information Systems.

Course Organisation

The Master of Information Technology consists of 12 units of study. The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, web application and architecture, data mining and advanced database management, enterprise network management, systems development methodologies and problem solving.

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing related degree graduates may apply for membership to the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities

Postgraduates generally find employment in supervisory and management roles within private and public organisations utilizing information technology, or design and development of IT systems.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11737	v.3	Designing Database Systems 502	4.0	25.0
307775	v.2	Introduction to Programming 501	3.0	25.0
307777	v.2	Systems Analysis 501	3.0	25.0
309857	v.1	Business Web Design 501	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
11741	v.4	Business Project Management 501	3.0	25.0
309856	v.1	Object-Oriented Development 501	3.0	25.0
309858	v.1	Technological Infrastructure 502	3.0	25.0
309859	v.1	Information Systems Implementation 552	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
11730	v.5	Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601	3.0	25.0
13587	v.5	Object Oriented Programming 602	3.0	25.0
307773	v.2	Data Mining and Advanced Database Management 601	4.0	25.0
309861	v.1	Web Application Architecture 604	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.