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Whether it’s biometric recognition, digital health monitoring or connectivity to the Internet of Things, technology is shaping how we live at an unprecedented and increasing speed.
If you want to be part of this transformation, the Master of Information Technology (MIT) places you at the cutting edge. You'll experience innovative learning with industry-led projects at the University’s Digital Enterprise Lab, which might include digital health, digital tourism and smart cities. You will master cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality and the Internet of Things with advanced coursework and real-world applications.
The course is designed for both IT and non-IT professionals. Together with core units in data science, cyber security, software development and user experience, you have the option to tailor your studies with advanced specialist units.
As a graduate you are well-prepared for senior and leadership roles in all manner of businesses and organisations, from both the private and public sector.
Whether it’s biometric recognition, digital health monitoring or connectivity to the Internet of Things, technology is shaping how we live at an unprecedented and increasing speed.
If you want to be part of this transformation, the Master of Information Technology (MIT) places you at the cutting edge. You'll experience innovative learning with industry-led projects at the University’s Digital Enterprise Lab, which might include digital health, digital tourism and smart cities. You will master cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality and the Internet of Things with advanced coursework and real-world applications.
The course is designed for both IT and non-IT professionals. Together with core units in data science, cyber security, software development and user experience, you have the option to tailor your studies with advanced specialist units.
As a graduate you are well-prepared for senior and leadership roles in all manner of businesses and organisations, from both the private and public sector.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
An applicant for admission to the Master of Information Technology must have:
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
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.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) | 097605B |
| Melbourne | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $34,400 ($4,300 per unit) | 0101721 |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $34,400 ($4,300 per unit) | 0101721 |
| Sydney | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $34,400 ($4,300 per unit) | 0101721 |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Information Technology students must complete 16 core units (192 credit points), comprising:
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| COMP5001 | Computer Networks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS5003 | Principles of User Experience Design | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROG5001 | Fundamentals of Programming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ISYS5005 | Designing Information Systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6004 | Managing Information Systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROJ5001 | Project Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROJ6002 | Applied Research Project I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROJ6004 | Applied Research Project II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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| COMP5001 | Computer Networks | Term2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG5001 | Fundamentals of Programming | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5005 | Designing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour | Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| DATA6002 | Data Management Systems | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6006 | Internet Engineering | Term5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6004 | Computer Forensics | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5003 | Principles of User Experience Design | Term1,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP6001 | Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Term1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6004 | Managing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6002 | Advanced Cybersecurity | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6002 | Applied Research Project I | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6004 | Applied Research Project II | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP5001 | Computer Networks | Term2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG5001 | Fundamentals of Programming | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5005 | Designing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour | Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| DATA6002 | Data Management Systems | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6006 | Internet Engineering | Term5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP6006 | Expert and Intelligent Systems and Applications | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5003 | Principles of User Experience Design | Term1,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP6001 | Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Term1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6004 | Managing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP6004 | Big Data Analysis and Tools | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6002 | Applied Research Project I | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6004 | Applied Research Project II | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP5001 | Computer Networks | Term2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG5001 | Fundamentals of Programming | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5005 | Designing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour | Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6001 | Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Term1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG6001 | Managing Software Development Projects | Term5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG6002 | Programming Internet of Things | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5003 | Principles of User Experience Design | Term1,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6008 | IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6004 | Managing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG6003 | Programming Mobile and Cloud Systems | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6002 | Applied Research Project I | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6004 | Applied Research Project II | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP5001 | Computer Networks | Term2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG5001 | Fundamentals of Programming | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5005 | Designing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour | Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6001 | Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Term1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management | Term1,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROG6001 | Managing Software Development Projects | Term5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6003 | Developing Immersive Interaction | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS5003 | Principles of User Experience Design | Term1,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ISYS6008 | IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6004 | Managing Information Systems | Term2,5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMP6003 | Contemporary Multimedia Resources | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6002 | Applied Research Project I | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ6004 | Applied Research Project II | Dual Term2,4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN5002 | Business Professional Development | ||||
| BUSN6007 | Business Professional Practice | Note 1 | |||
| MGMT6002 | The Positive Leader | ||||
| ACCT6015 | Corporate Governance | ||||
| PLAN5001 | Smart Liveable Cities | ||||
| ENGN6001 | Engineering for a Sustainable Future | ||||
| GENG5001 | Geographical Information Systems | ||||
| GENG5002 | Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis | Note 1 | |||
| BUSN7005 | Quantitative Research Methods | ||||
| BUSN7004 | Qualitative Research Methods | ||||
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from an information technology area to arrive at a conclusion or decision. |
Design, implement and recommend effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions to complex business problems. |
Demonstrate deep understanding of, and strong commitment towards, best practices for sustainability and ethical issues related to ICT business and professional practices. |
Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in the area of Information and Communication Technology. |
Demonstrate intellectual independence, personal judgement and the ability to apply self-learning strategies. |
Apply expert communication, collaboration, and social skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. |
Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex social responsibility and cultural issues related with ICT business and professional practices. |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Graduates will be prepared for a variety of roles with advanced expertise in cyber security, software engineering, user experience and data science.
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