1. Overview

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

2. 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.

3. Semesters

4. Pathways

Major in Business Information Systems

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	COMP5206: Information Technologies and Systems
Specialist Units	12	Select from CISS6022: Cybersecurity INFO5060: Data Analytics and Business Intelligence INFO5301: Information Security Management INFO5306: Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems INFO5991: Services Science Management and Engineering INFS6012: Enterprise Systems Management INFS6017: Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt ISYS5070: Change Management in IT

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

Type	CP	CP From
List	18	Select from COMP5047: Pervasive Computing COMP5116: Design of Networks & Distributed Systems COMP5216: Mobile Computing COMP5313: Large Scale Networks COMP5349: Cloud Computing COMP5416: Advanced Network Technologies COMP5426: Parallel and Distributed Computing ELEC5509: Mobile Networks

Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.

Major in Computer Science

Type	CP	CP From
List	18	Select from COMP5045: Computational Geometry COMP5046: Natural Language Processing COMP5047: Pervasive Computing COMP5048: Visual Analytics COMP5211: Algorithms COMP5456: Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running]

Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.

Major in Database Management Systems

Type	CP	CP From
List	18	Select from COMP5046: Natural Language Processing COMP5138: Database Management Systems COMP5318: Machine Learning and Data Mining COMP5338: Advanced Data Models COMP5349: Cloud Computing COMP5425: Multimedia Retrieval INFO5060: Data Analytics and Business Intelligence STAT5002: Introduction to Statistics STAT5003: Computational Statistical Methods

Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.

Major in Health Informatics

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	COMP5424: Information Technology in Biomedicine
List	12	Select from COMP5046: Natural Language Processing COMP5216: Mobile Computing COMP5427: Usability Engineering COMP5456: Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running] HIMT5058: Health Informatics Applications HIMT5060: Integration for Health Informatics HIMT5069: Health Care Systems INFO5003: Information Technology for Health Professionals INFO5306: Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems INFO6007: Project Management in IT PUBH5010: Epidemiology Methods and Uses PUBH5018: Introductory Biostatistics

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

Type	CP	CP From
List	18	Select from COMP5114: Digital Media Fundamentals COMP5216: Mobile Computing COMP5415: Multimedia Design and Authoring COMP5425: Multimedia Retrieval IDEA9106: Design Thinking

Note: The major requires 18 credit points from the units listed.

Major in Project Management

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	INFO6007: Project Management in IT
List	12	Select from COMP5348: Enterprise Scale Software Architecture INFO5001: System Analysis and Modelling INFO5991: Services Science Management and Engineering INFO6010: Advanced Topics in IT Project Management ISYS5070: Change Management in IT PMGT6867: Quantitative Methods: 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

Type	CP	CP From
List	18	Select from CISS6022: Cybersecurity COMP5028: Object-Oriented Design COMP5214: Software Development in Java COMP5347: Web Application Development COMP5348: Enterprise Scale Software Architecture COMP5349: Cloud Computing COMP5427: Usability Engineering ELEC5616: Computer and Network Security ELEC5619: Object Oriented Application Frameworks INFO5001: System Analysis and Modelling

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

Type	CP	CP From
List	18	Select from COMP5116: Design of Networks & Distributed Systems COMP5416: Advanced Network Technologies ELEC5507: Error Control Coding ELEC5508: Wireless Engineering ELEC5509: Mobile Networks ELEC5510: Satellite Communication Systems ELEC5511: Optical Communication Systems ELEC5512: Optical Networks

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	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.
List	42	Select from 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.

Research Path

Type	CP	CP From
Core	12	COMP5702: IT Research Project A
Core	6	COMP5704: IT Research Project B
Core	6	INFO5993: IT Research Methods
List	24	Select from Unit Blocks Foundation Units Specialist Units Note: At least 12 credit points must be selected from Specialist units.

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.

5. Unit Blocks

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
COMP5138	Database Management Systems	6
COMP5206	Information Technologies and Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
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
STAT5002	Introduction to Statistics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

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
COMP5045	Computational Geometry	6	Semester 1
COMP5046	Natural Language Processing	6	Semester 1
COMP5047	Pervasive Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP5048	Visual Analytics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5216	Mobile Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP5313	Large Scale Networks	6	Semester 1
COMP5318	Machine Learning and Data Mining	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5338	Advanced Data Models	6	Semester 2
COMP5347	Web Application Development	6	Semester 1
COMP5348	Enterprise Scale Software Architecture	6	Semester 1
COMP5349	Cloud Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP5415	Multimedia Design and Authoring	6	Semester 2
COMP5416	Advanced Network Technologies	6	Semester 2
COMP5424	Information Technology in Biomedicine	6	Semester 1
COMP5425	Multimedia Retrieval	6	Semester 1
COMP5426	Parallel and Distributed Computing	6	Semester 1
COMP5427	Usability Engineering	6	Semester 1
COMP5456	Introduction to Bioinformatics [not running]	6	Semester 2
ELEC5507	Error Control Coding	6	Semester 1
ELEC5508	Wireless Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5509	Mobile Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC5510	Satellite Communication Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC5511	Optical Communication Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC5512	Optical Networks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5614	Real Time Computing	6	Semester 1
ELEC5616	Computer and Network Security	6	Semester 1
ELEC5619	Object Oriented Application Frameworks	6	Semester 2
HIMT5058	Health Informatics Applications	6	Semester 1
HIMT5060	Integration for Health Informatics	6	Semester 2
HIMT5069	Health Care Systems	6	Do not offer
IDEA9106	Design Thinking	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5010	IT Advanced Topic A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5011	IT Advanced Topic B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5060	Data Analytics and Business Intelligence	6	Int July
INFO5301	Information Security Management	6	Semester 1
INFO5306	Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems	6	Semester 2
INFO5991	Services Science Management and Engineering	6	Semester 2
INFO6007	Project Management in IT	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO6010	Advanced Topics in IT Project Management	6	Semester 2
INFS6012	Enterprise Systems Management	6	Semester 1
INFS6017	Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt	6	Semester 2
ISYS5070	Change Management in IT	6	Int January Int July
PMGT6867	Quantitative Methods: Project Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Online Semester 2 Online
PUBH5010	Epidemiology Methods and Uses	6	Semester 1
STAT5003	Computational Statistical Methods	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

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 Semester 2
COMP5705	Information Technology Short Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5706	IT Industry Placement Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

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 Semester 2
COMP5704	IT Research Project B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5993	IT Research Methods	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

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 Int July
ENGG5232	Engineering Graduate Exchange B	6	Int January Int July

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.