Master of Information Technology Management

2023 course information for Domestic Students
2023 course information for International Students

updated 6:02 AM on Sat, 6 May

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Duration
2 years part-time
3 years part-time
Location
SCU Online
SCU Online
Start date
January, March, May, July, August, October
January, February, April, June, August, October
Course code
1208250
Course abbreviation
MITM
Credit points
144
Equivalent units
12
CRICOS
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Fees
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Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Course overview

You already know that IT is a fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Staying at the top of your game presents endless challenges. Systems, platforms and devices constantly need updating, and disruptive technologies continue to dramatically change the way things are done. Furthermore, business is constantly evolving. As a working professional, how do you stay one step ahead?

An online Master of Information Technology Management (MITM) gives you the skills required to navigate these rapid developments with ease. You will learn how to convert your understanding of complex information systems into valuable business intelligence, while honing your skills as a leader and learning how to apply your knowledge to meet strategic, organisational goals.

Employees with skills in both IT and management are highly sought-after, in fact, there is expected to be a 14 per cent growth in ICT Managers in the five years to 2023 (Australian Government Job Outlook 2020). 

Secure yourself that competitive edge, drive success and innovation at any workplace, and influence change and underpin future business growth with a Master of Information Technology Management from SCU Online. Learn more about the online course offering. 

You already know that IT is a fast-paced, ever-changing industry. Staying at the top of your game presents endless challenges. Systems, platforms and devices constantly need updating, and disruptive technologies continue to dramatically change the way things are done. Furthermore, business is constantly evolving. As a working professional, how do you stay one step ahead?

An online Master of Information Technology Management (MITM) gives you the skills required to navigate these rapid developments with ease. You will learn how to convert your understanding of complex information systems into valuable business intelligence, while honing your skills as a leader and learning how to apply your knowledge to meet strategic, organisational goals.

Employees with skills in both IT and management are highly sought-after, in fact, there is expected to be a 14 per cent growth in ICT Managers in the five years to 2023 (Australian Government Job Outlook 2020). 

Secure yourself that competitive edge, drive success and innovation at any workplace, and influence change and underpin future business growth with a Master of Information Technology Management from SCU Online. Learn more about the online course offering. 

Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.

Entry requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

A 3-year Bachelor degree in a related discipline from any Australian university, or equivalent.

Language requirements

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

CategoryScore
Overall6.5
Listeningminimum 6.0
Speakingminimum 6.0
Readingminimum 6.0
Writingminimum 6.0

About the course

Our Master of Information Technology Management is comprised of a wide range of units, covering many aspects of information technology and business, as well as subjects that enable you to understand the bridge between these two fields.

You will also complete a double-weighted research project. This enables you to not only understand the research methods behind reports, but also use this knowledge to develop your own report and presentation – giving you hands-on experience while still studying.

Domestic students

Location Teaching period
SCU OnlineSummer Term, Term  1, Term  2, Term  3, Term  4, Term  5

International students

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
SCU OnlineSummer Term, Term  1, Term  2, Term  3, Term  4, Term  5$28,960 ($3,620 per unit)N/A

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

How to apply

Where and when do you want to study?

Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.

Australian/Domestic students

SCU Online
Term 3 July 2023Term 4 August 2023Term 5 October 2023

International students studying online or outside of Australia

SCU Online
Term 3 June 2023Term 4 August 2023Term 5 October 2023
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Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Information Technology Management students must complete the equivalent of 12 units (144 credit points), comprising:

Exit awards

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management course structure.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management course structure.


Course structure


Schedule of units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes

Business Administration Specialisation

DATA5001Data Management
ISYS5001Emerging Technology in Business
ISYS5002Information Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS6005Information Systems Security Management
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management after completing the above 4 (four) units.
BUSN6009Managing Information Systems (Online)
COMP6005Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)
BUSN7001Industry Research Project: Part A
BUSN7002Industry Research Project: Part B
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management after completing the above 8 (eight) units.

Option Units

Select four (4) units from the following:

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
BUSN6008Strategy and Case Analysis (Online)
MGMT6003The Positive Leader (Online) Note 1
PROJ5002Project Management Principles
BUSN6002Global Business (Online)
ACCT6013Corporate Governance for Managers (Online)
BUSN5005Management Communication (Online)
STAT5002Business Analytics (Online)
MRKT6004Digital Marketing (Online)

Project Management Specialisation

DATA5001Data Management
ISYS5001Emerging Technology in Business
ISYS5002Information Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS6005Information Systems Security Management
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management after completing the above 4 (four) units.
BUSN6009Managing Information Systems (Online)
COMP6005Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)
BUSN7001Industry Research Project: Part A
BUSN7002Industry Research Project: Part B
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management after completing the above 8 (eight) units.

Option Units

Select four (4) units from the following:

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
PROJ5002Project Management Principles
PROJ5003Project Management: Initiation and Planning
PROJ6001Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
PROJ6003Leading and Managing Projects
PROJ6005Project Procurement and Contract Management
PROJ6006Portfolio and Program Management
PROJ5007Introduction to Agile Project Management
PROJ6007Stakeholder Engagement
PROJ5004Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management


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

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

ISYS5002Information Systems Analysis and Design
Term1
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term1
Term1
Anti-requisitesISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
DATA5001Data Management
Term2,5
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 - Database Systems I
ISYS5001Emerging Technology in Business
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term2
Term2
ISYS6005Information Systems Security Management
Term3
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term3
Term3
Anti-requisitesACC00222 - Computer Control Auditing and Security Computer Control, Audit and Security
Enrolment informationNil
Project Management Option Units
Project Management Option Units

Second Year

COMP6005Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)
Summer Term
Term3
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Anti-requisitesISY10058 Electronic Commerce Systems OR ISY00740 - Managing Digital Enterprise
Enrolment restrictionsN/A
BUSN6009Managing Information Systems (Online)
Term1
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term1
Term1
Anti-requisitesBUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems
Project Management Option Units
Project Management Option Units
BUSN7001Industry Research Project: Part A
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisites72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9) units.
Anti-requisitesBUSN7003 - Industry Research Project
Enrolment informationNoting the focus on advanced, independent learning required by this unit, students are advised to enrol in the subject towards the final stage of their course.
BUSN7002Industry Research Project: Part B
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisitesBUSN7001 - Industry Research Project: Part A
Anti-requisitesBUSN7003 - Industry Research Project

Unit CodeUnit TitleAvailableNotes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

ISYS5002Information Systems Analysis and Design
Term1
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term1
Term1
Anti-requisitesISYS1005 - Systems Analysis and Design
DATA5001Data Management
Term2,5
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
Anti-requisitesCSC00228 - Database Systems I
ISYS5001Emerging Technology in Business
Term2
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term2
Term2
ISYS6005Information Systems Security Management
Term3
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term3
Term3
Anti-requisitesACC00222 - Computer Control Auditing and Security Computer Control, Audit and Security
Enrolment informationNil
Business Administration Option Units
Business Administration Option Units

Second Year

COMP6005Managing Digital Enterprise (Online)
Summer Term
Term3
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Anti-requisitesISY10058 Electronic Commerce Systems OR ISY00740 - Managing Digital Enterprise
Enrolment restrictionsN/A
BUSN6009Managing Information Systems (Online)
Term1
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Term1
Term1
Anti-requisitesBUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems
Business Administration Option Units
Business Administration Option Units
BUSN7001Industry Research Project: Part A
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisites72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9) units.
Anti-requisitesBUSN7003 - Industry Research Project
Enrolment informationNoting the focus on advanced, independent learning required by this unit, students are advised to enrol in the subject towards the final stage of their course.
BUSN7002Industry Research Project: Part B
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
LocationDomesticInternational
SCU Online
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
Pre-requisitesBUSN7001 - Industry Research Project: Part A
Anti-requisitesBUSN7003 - Industry Research Project


Notes

Note 1: Students may substitute MGMT6004 - Organisational Change and Development (Online)

Unit groups

Business Administration Option Units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
BUSN6008Strategy and Case Analysis (Online)
MGMT6003The Positive Leader (Online) Note 1
PROJ5002Project Management Principles
BUSN6002Global Business (Online)
ACCT6013Corporate Governance for Managers (Online)
BUSN5005Management Communication (Online)
STAT5002Business Analytics (Online)
MRKT6004Digital Marketing (Online)

Project Management Option Units

Unit CodeUnit TitleNotes
PROJ5002Project Management Principles
PROJ5003Project Management: Initiation and Planning
PROJ6001Project Management: Quality, Control and Risk
PROJ6003Leading and Managing Projects
PROJ6005Project Procurement and Contract Management
PROJ6006Portfolio and Program Management
PROJ5007Introduction to Agile Project Management
PROJ6007Stakeholder Engagement
PROJ5004Strategic Infrastructure Asset Management

Why choose SCU?

Excellence in research

Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields.

Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018

Top 200 Young Universities

Only 25 years young and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world.

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020

Outstanding student support

5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies

Good Universities Guide 2021

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.

Course Learning Outcome

Critically analyse and reflect on complex management issues in a specialised area of information technology management.

Analyse and apply creative thinking techniques to drive innovative solutions to information technology management problems.

Develop commitment, responsibility and professionalism in using and managing information technology for sustainable and ethical goals.

Integrate advanced discipline knowledge, research methods and skills in specialised areas of information technology management to facilitate the strategic and operational benefits of business models and technology applications.

Critically apply autonomous learning strategies for reflective practice, expert judgement and adaptability for life-long learning in their area of specialisation.

Apply teamwork, expert communication and social skills using cultural values and professional ethics to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Apply teamwork, expert communication and social skills using cultural values and professional ethics to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.


Assessment methods

Units typically include written and/or oral assignments that match real-life work tasks: reports, literature reviews, discussion board posts, case studies, presentations, research studies and plans. We support your performance via weekly activities that scaffold learning and act as a rehearsal space for the assessments.

Teaching methods

At Southern Cross University, we try to fit our course around you. Six seven-week study periods per year enable you to study part-time and still finish your degree in as little as eight month. Alternatively, adapt your enrolment to the peaks and troughs of your life by choosing which blocks to study in. It's perfect for people who travel frequently, work abroad, or need to balance work and other commitments.

We use clever, user-friendly, interactive learning software that lets you collaborate with your classmates and lecturers. Our multi-modal approach delivers content as video, audio, hands-on, practical exercises, and other media to suit all kinds of learners. Discuss and debate ideas with your peers and lecturer in dedicated forums and with other networking technology.

Each unit has its own website to keep you focused. Every week, you'll find activities, readings and case studies laid out with step-by-step instructions. As the weeks progress and your knowledge deepens, you'll be challenged by increasingly sophisticated concepts, and employ critical analysis.

Get ready for an intense but rewarding course; each seven-week unit requires approximately 20 hours of time per week. You will see the practical benefits of your further study immediately, when you begin applying your new found knowledge in whatever role you currently hold.

Career opportunities

A Master of Information Technology Management can open up a world of high-end opportunities. Where will you go?

  • Solutions Architect – Be in charge of the creation and implementation of technical infrastructure within a company. Combine your IT knowledge with managerial skills to assess the best direction your company can take.
  • Business Intelligence Consultant – Design intelligent business solutions for your workplace and your clients. Use your knowledge of tools and technologies to implement business solutions and manage projects.
  • Systems Analyst – Enhance productivity by developing improvements to new or current systems. Use your knowledge to implement new IT solutions or improve current ones, all while strategically increasing workplace efficiency.
  • Chief Information Officer – Be responsible for the technological workings of a company and ensure that computer systems facilitate business goals. You’ll take charge of your corporation’s entire communication system (including technological resources, purchases and upgrades), manage teams efficiently and provide invaluable direction.
  • Business Systems Manager – Develop, integrate and install information systems to ensure various areas of the workplace are running effectively and correctly.
  • Security Administrator – Manage security-related information systems within your workplace, such as firewalls and anti-virus software, and be responsible for ensuring the safety of the information and communications assets of the company. Develop and supervise security systems to protect company and client data.

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