Master of Information Technology

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a 100-point program for those interested in a career in technical IT.

The key aspects of the course are:

• Specialisations in key areas of Information Technology, namely:
• Computing: a focus on theoretical and applied computing, as applied to a range of application areas;
• Distributed Computing: a focus on the use of industry standard and Internet-based distributed computing technologies in the development of networked enterprise systems and their applications;
• Health: a focus on the use of IT to process health information for purposes including improved individual health, healthcare, public health and biomedical research, prevention of medical errors and reduced healthcare costs.
• Spatial: a focus on the spatial information technology and computing, including web-based and mobile services, to advance spatial information products and markets, including mapping, navigation, tracking and community-sourced geographic information.
• Formal studies in project and change management, including risk management, quality assurance and testing.
• Optional 25-point industry placement with local IT organisations as part of the course (available on a competitive basis)

A 25-point project, qualifying students to advance to a PhD

On completion of this course students should have:

• Expertise in a key area of information technology
• Analytical skills and competencies in problem solving
• A sound fundamental understanding of the principles and methods of information technology
• Demonstrable competencies in the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the course is accredited
• A broad knowledge base of information technology so as to facilitate effective communication with those involved in the IT industry
• Have acquired the computational skills necessary to solve theoretical and practical problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in IT
• Verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to changing face of the IT industry
• Professional ethics and responsibility towards the IT profession and the broader community

Students must complete 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects .

Computing Specialisation

Advanced Specialisation Subjects

37.5 points core

62.5 points elective

Students must take 62.5 points of level-9 COMP, SWEN, INFO or ISYS subjects. These subjects include:

Students may also select from the following subjects:

Subject to the approval of the course coordinator, students may also take Computing-related subjects from other departments within the University.

Distributed Computing Specialisation

Advanced Specialisation Subjects

37.5 points core:

Students must take 62.5 points from among the following subjects:

Note:Subject to the approval of the course coordinator, students may also take Distributed Computing-related subjects from other departments within the University.

Health Specialisation

Advanced Specialisation Subjects

62.5 points core

Students must take 37.5 points from among the following subjects:

Note: Subject to the approval of the course coordinator, students may also take Health IT-related subjects from other departments within the University

Spatial Specialisation

Advanced Specialisation Subjects

62.5 points core

In addition, students must complete 37.5 points from the following subjects:

* Subject to the approval of the course coordinator, students may supplement this list with other advanced Spatial-related subjects from within the University

Note: Credit may not be obtained for both GEOM90017 and ISYS90080.

A four year undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related descipline, with a final year grade average of at least an H3 (65) and either: (a) studies in the area of specialisation at an advanced undergraduate level or higher; or (b) at least two years of documented work experience in the area of specialisation.

Quotas may be applied and preference may be given to applicants with evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research. Entry is subject to the capacity of the department to provide adequate project supervision.

All students studying at the University of Melbourne must satisfy the University's English language entry requirements in accordance with Regulation 11.1.R3 Principles of Selection for Entry to Courses Academic Board Resolutions on Selection:

http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements

For graduate students the University's English language entry requirements are set out at:

http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements/graduate-toefl-ielts

The Master of Information Technology welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.

The Master of Information Technology requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:

• The ability to comprehend complex theory and technology-related information;
• The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of theory, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks;
• The ability to actively and safely contribute in IT development and management activities.

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

There may be additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects.

Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Graduates may progress to a wide range of other graduate coursework degrees as well as research higher degree programs, including the Doctor of Philosophy.

Graduates have a specialisation in computing, distributed computing, health IT or spatial IT, as well as a solid foundation in programming, algorithms, complexity, network programming, and database systems, project management, and advanced information technology. Elective subjects are available in areas as diverse as bioinformatics, database systems, enterprise computing, geomatics, information systems, machine intelligence, programming languages, project and change management, security, and software engineering.

Graduates will:

• Have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection
• Have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
• Have in-depth knowledge of their specialist area
• Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication
• Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
• Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
• Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment; and
• Be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces