ProgramsIT/CSIT(Postgrad)ITMMaster of Information Technology Management (till 2014) (2012)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2012 who elect to proceed under 2012 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 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, 2017, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2012, and are re-enrolling for 2013 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 |
List | 24 | Select from Core Units (Mandatory) Core Units (Additional) Electives |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Type | CP | CP From |
List | 24 | Select from Core Units (Mandatory) Core Units (Additional) Electives |

Requirements for this Pathway
Type | CP | CP From |
List | 30 | Select from Core Units (Mandatory) Core Units (Additional) Note:Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management must complete all three mandatory core units and a minimum of 12 credit points of the additional core units of the Master of Information Technology Management. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management must complete at least INFO5990 and INFO5991, plus at least 18 credit points of core units of study (mandatory or additional). Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management must complete 24 credit points of core units of study (mandatory or additional) which must include INFO5990. |
18 | Select from Electives Note:A maximum of 18 credit points electives can be taken as part of the Master of Information Technology Management. A maximum of 6 credit points electives can be taken as part of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management. |
Professional Pathway
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Unit Blocks Core Units (Mandatory) Core Units (Additional) Note: Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management must complete all three mandatory core units and a minimum of 12 credit points of the additional core units of the Master of Information Technology Management. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management must complete at least INFO5990 and INFO5991, plus at least 18 credit points of core units of study (mandatory or additional). Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management must complete 24 credit points of core units of study (mandatory or additional) which must include INFO5990. |
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Unit Block Electives Note: A maximum of 18 credit points electives can be taken as part of the Master of Information Technology Management. A maximum of 6 credit points electives can be taken as part of the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management. |
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Research Path
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Unit Block Research Path 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 unit of study, subject to the approval of the Program Director. Students in the Research Path are required to take COMP5702, COMP5704 and INFO5993. Note: INFO5990 is not a core unit for students undertaking the Research Path.
Block 1 - Core Units (Mandatory) (Min CP: 18,Max CP: 18)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
INFO5990 | Professional Practice in IT | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO5991 | Services Science Management and Engineering | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFO5992 | Understanding IT Innovations | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note:
Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management must complete all three mandatory core units.
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management must complete at least INFO5990 and INFO5991.
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management must complete at least INFO5990.
Block 2 - Core Units (Additional) (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 36)
Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
COMP5206 | Information Technologies and Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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COMP5703 | Information Technology Capstone Project | 12 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFO5301 | Information Security Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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INFO6007 | Project Management in IT | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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ISYS5050 | Knowledge Management Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Note:
Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management must complete at least 12 credit points from the listed additional core units.
Enrolment to COMP5703 is limited to candidates who achieved a credit average or above in their first 24 credit points of unit of study, and is subject to permission by the Program Director.
Block 3 - Electives (Max CP: 18)
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 | |
COMP5213 | Computer and Network Organisation | 6 |
Semester 1
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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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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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INFS6013 | Information Risk, Governance & Assurance | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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INFS6016 | Technology Enabled Business Innovation | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFS6017 | Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt | 6 |
Semester 2
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INFS6018 | Managing Business Intelligence | 6 |
Semester 1
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PMGT5871 | Project Planning | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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PMGT5876 | Change Implementation | 6 |
Semester 2
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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
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. 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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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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Note: A maximum of 18 credit points may be selected with the approval of the Program Director, from units outside the School of IT (with a different unit code than COMP, INFO or ISYS), of which no more than 12 credit points may be from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT (for example unit codes starting with INFS).
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 of study for students undertaking the Research Path.
Course: | Master of Information Technology Management (till 2014) (2012) |
CP Required: | 48 |
Min FT Duration: | 1.00 Years |
Min PT Duration: | 6.00 Years |
Faculty/School: | University Archive |
Years Offered: | 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 |
Requirements: | Core and elective units of study for the Master of Information Technology Management, Diploma in Information Technology Management and the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management are shown in the accompanying Tables. Candidates for the degree of Master of Information Technology Management are required to complete 48 credit points from these units of study. Enrolment is subject to the following constraints: 1. A total of 48 credit points must be completed; 2. At least 30 credit points must come from core units of study; 3. INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT must be completed as a core unit of study; 4. INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng must be completed as a core unit of study; 5. INFO5992 Understanding IT Innovations must be completed as a core unit of study; 6. A maximum of 18 credit points of elective units of study can be taken, of which no more than 12 credit points can be chosen from units offered outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT. 7. After completing 24 credit points of coursework, students who achieve Credit average results or above in their coursework may select 12 credit points of Information Technology Project (COMP5703) among their core units; 8. By default, all commencing students start in the Professional Pathway. After completing 24 credit points of coursework, students 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. Students in the Research Path are required to take COMP5702, COMP5704, and INFO5993. Note: INFO5990 is not a core unit for students undertaking the Research Path. |