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.
Domestic snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
2F/4P | Gold Coast | 1, 2, 3 |
International snapshot
| Duration | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
2F/4P | Gold Coast | 1, 2, 3 |
Major areas of study
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.
Learning outcomes
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.
| 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. |
Teaching methods
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.
Career opportunities
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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| Course code | 1209150 | ||||
| Course abbreviation | MIT | ||||
| Credit points | 192 | ||||
| Equivalent units | 16 | ||||
| Duration | 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time | ||||
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Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements. |
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Learning Resources
MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.
The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.
The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Academic Skills home page. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.
The Studiosity service provides online after-hours study support for SCU students. This service is available from 4pm to midnight Sunday to Friday via the 'Connect Now' button on MySCU Hub or from a link in nominated unit learning sites. The Studiosity service offers generic writing feedback and live online chat assistance for foundational concepts and study skills.
Equipment and facilities
Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.Course structure
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Table of contents
Admission requirements
An applicant for admission to the Master of Information Technology must have fulfilled the requirements for a bachelor degree or equivalent in a related discipline, or possess equivalent relevant professional experience.
Course requirements
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
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Cybersecurity specialisation, Session 1 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| SSC93001 - Advanced Cybersecurity | Advanced | ||
| SSC93002 - Computer Forensics | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered electives OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Data Science specialisation, Session 1 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| AIT93001 - Big Data Analysis and Tools | Advanced | ||
| AIT93002 - Expert and Intelligent Systems and Applications | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Software Development specialisation, Session 1 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ITC91001 - IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Introductory | ||
| ISY91001 - Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Introductory | ||
| CSC93001 - Managing Software Development Projects | Advanced | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| CSC93003 - Programming Mobile and Cloud Systems | Advanced | ||
| CSC93002 - Programming Internet of Things | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
User Experience specialisation, Session 1 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| ITC91001 - IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Introductory | ||
| ISY91001 - Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Introductory | ||
| CSC93001 - Managing Software Development Projects | Advanced | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| MMD93001 - Contemporary Multimedia Resources | Advanced | ||
| ISY93001 - Developing Immersive Interaction | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Cybersecurity specialisation, Session 2 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| SSC93001 - Advanced Cybersecurity | Advanced | ||
| SSC93002 - Computer Forensics | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Data Science specialisation, Session 2 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| AIT93001 - Big Data Analysis and Tools | Advanced | ||
| AIT93002 - Expert and Intelligent Systems and Applications | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Software Development specialisation, Session 2 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| ITC91001 - IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Introductory | ||
| ISY91001 - Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Introductory | ||
| CSC93001 - Managing Software Development Projects | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| CSC93003 - Programming Mobile and Cloud Systems | Advanced | ||
| CSC93002 - Programming Internet of Things | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
User Experience specialisation, Session 2 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| ITC91001 - IT Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Introductory | ||
| ISY91001 - Pervasive and Immersive User Experience | Introductory | ||
| CSC93001 - Managing Software Development Projects | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MMD93001 - Contemporary Multimedia Resources | Advanced | ||
| ISY93001 - Developing Immersive Interaction | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Cybersecurity specialisation, Session 3 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| SSC93001 - Advanced Cybersecurity | Advanced | ||
| SSC93002 - Computer Forensics | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Data Science specialisation, Session 3 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC00240 - Data Communications and Networks | Introductory | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
| MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||
Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| DTB91001 - Data Management Systems | Introductory | ||
| AIT91001 - Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning | Introductory | ||
| ITC93001 - Internet Engineering | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 3 | |||
| MNG03218 - Managing Information Systems | Advanced | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| 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 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Software Development specialisation, Session 3 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | 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 | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
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 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
User Experience specialisation, Session 3 commencement
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| CSC72003 - Programming II | Intermediate | ||
| CSC10214 - Designing the User Experience | Intermediate | ||
| ISY00243 - Systems Analysis and Design | 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 | ||
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| MMD93001 - Contemporary Multimedia Resources | Advanced | ||
| ISY93001 - Developing Immersive Interaction | Advanced | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| Choose a unit from the offered elective units OR a unit from the other specialisations: | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | MNG93003 Industry Research Project is a double-weighted unit (24 credit points) |
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