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ProgramsIT/CSIT(Postgrad)Master of Information Technology (till 2014) (2014)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2014 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2014 who elect to proceed under 2014 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2014 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2019, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2014, and are re-enrolling for 2015 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2014 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Type | CP | CP From |
Core | 6 | INFO5990: Professional Practice in IT Note: The unit can be taken in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. |
List | 18 | Select from Foundation Units Specialist Units Note: The degree requires at least 24 credit points of Specialist Units (or Project Units) overall and no more than 24 credit points of Foundation Units. The units chosen must include a designated Major. See Streams/Majors section of these tables for details of each Major. |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
List | 24 | Select from Foundation Units Specialist Units Project Units Research Path Units Note: Project Units may be taken by students achieving a Credit average (or better) in the first 24 credit points of study, subject to school permission. Research path units may be taken by students achieving a Distinction average (or better) result in the first 24cp units of study is required. |
Major in Business Information Systems
Note: The major requires 18 credit points including COMP5206 and 12 credit points of electives from the Specialist Units listed. At most 12 credit points of units of study can be taken from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT (INFS coded). COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems is a pre-requisite for the INFS6xxx units of study.
Major in Computer Networks
Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.
Major in Computer Science
Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.
Major in Database Management Systems
Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.
Major in Health Informatics
Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed. At most 12 credit points can be taken from units offered outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT (HIMT or PUBH codes).
Major in Multimedia Technology
Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.
Major in Project Management
Note: The major requires 18 credit points including INFO6007 and 12 credit points of electives from the Specialist Units listed. At most 18 credit points can be taken from outside the School of IT (PMGT coded).
Major in Software Engineering
Note: One unit of study from the Computer Science Major may also be chosen. Students may count either COMP5028 or COMP5214 or INFO5110 towards this major, but not more than one of these Foundational Units. The major requires 18 credit points overall.
Major in Telecommunications Engineering
Note: One unit of study from the Computer Science Major may also be chosen. The major requires 18 credit points overall.
Professional Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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6 |
INFO5990: Professional Practice in IT Note: This unit is compulsory for all students in the Professional Pathway of the MIT; it can be taken in either semester 1 or semester 2. |
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42 |
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Unit Blocks Foundation Units Specialist Units Project Units Note: At least 24 credit points must be selected from Specialist units or Project Units. Project Units may be taken by students having a Credit average (or better) in the first 24 credit points of study, subject to school permission. |
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Research Path
Type | CP | CP From |
Core
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12 |
COMP5702: IT Research Project A |
Core
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6 |
COMP5704: IT Research Project B |
Core
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6 |
INFO5993: IT Research Methods |
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24 |
Select from
Unit Blocks Foundation Units Specialist Units Note: At least 12 credit points must be selected from Specialist units. |
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Note:
In order to be eligible for the Research Path, candidates must have achieved a Distinction average or above in their first 24 credit points of coursework, subject to the approval by the Program Director.
The research project must be undertaken in the area of Information Systems.
Block 1 - Foundation Units (Max CP: 24)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
COMP5028 | Object-Oriented Design | 6 | |
COMP5114 | Digital Media Fundamentals | 6 | |
COMP5116 | Design of Networks & Distributed Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5138 | Database Management Systems | 6 | |
COMP5206 | Information Technologies and Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5211 | Algorithms | 6 | |
COMP5214 | Software Development in Java | 6 | |
INFO5001 | System Analysis and Modelling | 6 | |
INFO5003 | Information Technology for Health Professionals | 6 | |
PUBH5018 | Introductory Biostatistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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STAT5002 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note:
Candidates may complete up-to 24 credit points from the listed foundational units of study depending on the chosen major and their previous knowledge. Please note that some of these foundation units are co-taught with the corresponding undergraduate lectures of the School of Information Technologies.
COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems is a pre-requisite for all INFS6xxx units of study.
Block 2 - Specialist Units (Max CP: 24)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
CISS6022 | Cybersecurity | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5045 | Computational Geometry | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5046 | Natural Language Processing | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5047 | Pervasive Computing | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5048 | Visual Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5216 | Mobile Computing | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5313 | Large Scale Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5318 | Machine Learning and Data Mining | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5338 | Advanced Data Models | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5347 | Web Application Development | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5348 | Enterprise Scale Software Architecture | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5349 | Cloud Computing | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5415 | Multimedia Design and Authoring | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5416 | Advanced Network Technologies | 6 |
Semester 2
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COMP5424 | Information Technology in Biomedicine | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5425 | Multimedia Retrieval | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5426 | Parallel and Distributed Computing | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5427 | Usability Engineering | 6 |
Semester 1
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COMP5456 | Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running] | 6 |
Semester 2
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ELEC5507 | Error Control Coding | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELEC5508 | Wireless Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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ELEC5509 | Mobile Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELEC5510 | Satellite Communication Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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ELEC5511 | Optical Communication Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELEC5512 | Optical Networks | 6 |
Semester 2
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ELEC5614 | Real Time Computing | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELEC5616 | Computer and Network Security | 6 |
Semester 1
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ELEC5619 | Object Oriented Application Frameworks | 6 |
Semester 2
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HIMT5058 | Health Informatics Applications | 6 |
Semester 1
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HIMT5060 | Integration for Health Informatics | 6 |
Semester 2
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HIMT5069 | Health Care Systems | 6 |
Do not offer
Semester value to denote unit will not be offered
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IDEA9106 | Design Thinking | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO5010 | IT Advanced Topic A | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO5011 | IT Advanced Topic B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO5060 | Data Analytics and Business Intelligence | 6 |
Int July
107 - Int July
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INFO5301 | Information Security Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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INFO5306 | Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO5991 | Services Science Management and Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO6007 | Project Management in IT | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO6010 | Advanced Topics in IT Project Management | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFS6012 | Enterprise Systems Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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INFS6017 | Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt | 6 |
Semester 2
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ISYS5070 | Change Management in IT | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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PMGT6867 | Quantitative Methods: Project Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 1 Online
Semester 1 Online runs during normal Semester 1 using online delivery mode mode rather than face to face classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 1 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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PUBH5010 | Epidemiology Methods and Uses | 6 |
Semester 1
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STAT5003 | Computational Statistical Methods | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note: A maximum of 18 credit points may be selected with the approval of the Program Director, from units outside the School of IT (different unit codes than COMP or INFO), of which no more than 12 credit points may be from even outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT (for example unit codes starting with HIMT or INFS).
Block 3 - Project Units (Max CP: 12)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
COMP5703 | Information Technology Capstone Project | 12 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5705 | Information Technology Short Project | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5706 | IT Industry Placement Project | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note: Project units can only be taken by candidates in the Professional Pathway of the Master of Information Technology, who achieved a Credit average or above in their first 24 credit points of coursework, and are subject to permission by the Program Director.
Block 4 - Research Path Units
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
COMP5702 | IT Research Project A | 12 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5704 | IT Research Project B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO5993 | IT Research Methods | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note: Candidates who achieved a Distinction average or above in their first 24 credit points of enrolment may be eligible for the Research Path subject to the approval of the Program Director. Candidates in the Research Path must take all 24 credit points of the research path units of study. Note: INFO5990 is not a core unit for students undertaking the Research Path.
Block 5 - Exchange Units (Max CP: 12)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
ENGG5231 | Engineering Graduate Exchange A | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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ENGG5232 | Engineering Graduate Exchange B | 6 |
Int January
101 - Int January
Int July
107 - Int July
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Note: Summer/Winter Exchange units require the approval of the Program Director. With approval, up to 12 credit points of Exchange units may taken in place of other units, towards the requirements of the degree.
Course: | Master of Information Technology (till 2014) (2014) |
CP Required: | 48 |
Min FT Duration: | 1.00 Years |
Min PT Duration: | 2.00 Years |
Faculty/School: | University Archive |
Years Offered: | 2014 |
Requirements: | Candidates for the degree of Master of Information Technology are required to complete 48 credit points from the units of study as follows: 1. Every candidate must complete a defined major in the Master of Information Technology, which requires them to complete at least 18 credit points of core units in the designated major and INFO5990. 2. A maximum of 24 credit points can be selected from Foundational units of study. 3. At least 24 credit points should come from specialist units of study or IT project units of study. 4. After completing 24 credit points of units of study, candidates who achieve Credit average results or above may select 12 credit points of IT project units of study among their specialist units. 5. After completing 24 credit points of course work, candidates who have Distinction average results or above may be eligible for the Research Path subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Information Technologies and the Dean. 6. Candidates who pursue the Research path must take INFO5993 and 18 credit points from IT Research units of study. 7. A maximum of 18 credit points may be selected, from units outside the School of IT, of which no more than 12 credits may be from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT. |