Course summary
The Master of Information Technology is designed for both IT and non-IT professionals looking to advance their career in a rapidly-evolving industry. The application of IT tools and technologies for transforming businesses and creating new digital businesses is a focus.
The course is underpinned by a strong industry-linked program, entrepreneurship incubation in the University's Digital Enterprise Lab and industry-relevant research. Students will develop their technical, leadership and management skills with advanced coursework and real world projects.
Together with core units in data science, cyber security, software development and user experience, students have the option to tailor their studies with advanced specialist units.
The Master of Information Technology is designed for both IT and non-IT professionals looking to advance their career in a rapidly-evolving industry. The application of IT tools and technologies for transforming businesses and creating new digital businesses is a focus.
The course is underpinned by a strong industry-linked program, entrepreneurship incubation in the University's Digital Enterprise Lab and industry-relevant research. Students will develop their technical, leadership and management skills with advanced coursework and real world projects.
Together with core units in data science, cyber security, software development and user experience, students have the option to tailor their studies with advanced specialist units.
Data science, cyber security, software development, user experience. Specialist units include advanced cyber security, big data analysis, computational intelligence and machine learning, computer forensics, internet engineering, pervasive and immersive user experience, programming for the internet of things, mobile and cloud systems.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from an information technology area to arrive at a conclusion or decision. |
| Creativity | Design, implement and recommend effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions to complex business problems |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate deep understanding of, and strong commitment towards, best practices for sustainability and ethical issues related to ICT business and professional practices. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in the area of Information and Communication Technology. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate intellectual independence, personal judgement and the ability to apply self-learning strategies |
| Communication and social skills | Apply expert communication, collaboration, and social skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex social responsibility and cultural issues related with ICT business and professional practices. |
Course overview
Course code
1209150
Course abbreviation
MIT
Credit points
192
Equivalent units
16
Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Duration
2 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 3 | $26,400 ($3,300 per unit) | 097605B |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Information Technology students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:
- 8 core units (1 double weighted unit), and
- 60 credit points in a specialisation, and
- 24 credit points in electives.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 |
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| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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| SSC93001 - Advanced Cybersecurity | Advanced | ||
| SSC93002 - Computer Forensics | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 |
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| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
|||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units. | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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| AIT93001 - Big Data Analysis and Tools | Advanced | ||
| AIT93002 - Expert and Intelligent Systems and Applications | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 3, Session 2 |
|||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 |
|||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
|||
| ITC91001 - IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Introductory | ||
| ISY91001 - Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Introductory | ||
| CSC93001 - Managing Software Development Projects | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 3 |
|||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
|||
| CSC93003 - Programming Mobile and Cloud Systems | Advanced | ||
| CSC93002 - Programming Internet of Things | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 3, Session 2 |
|||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 |
|||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
|||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
|||
| ITC91001 - IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Introductory | ||
| ISY91001 - Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Introductory | ||
| CSC93001 - Managing Software Development Projects | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 3 |
|||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
|||
| MMD93001 - Contemporary Multimedia Resources | Advanced | ||
| ISY93001 - Developing Immersive Interaction | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| One elective from options offered or other specialisation units | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | MNG93003 Industry Research Project is a double-weighted unit (24 credit points) |