MIT Computing Specialisation

Major/Minor/Specialisation !MC-IT-MAJ+1004 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016

Coordinator

Associate Professor Egemen Tanin

Contact

A/Prof Egemen Tanin

email: etanin@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) Computing Specialisation is a 200-point, 150-point and 100-point program for those interested in a career in technical IT.

The key aspects of the course are:

  • Specialisation in key areas of Information Technology, namely Computing: a focus on theoretical and applied computing, as applied to a range of application areas
  • Foundation studies in programming, algorithmics, databases and networking for students with minimal IT background, including exposure to the different areas of specialisation
  • 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.
Learning Outcomes:

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
Structure & Available Subjects:

200-point program.

Students must complete 200 points, made up of 50 points of Foundation subjects, 50 points of Specialisation Subjects and 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects (both based on the specialisation the student is enrolled in).

200-point program, 200 credit points taken over 24 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

150-point program.

Students must complete 150 points, made up of 50 points of Specialisation Subjects and 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects (both based on the specialisation the student is enrolled in).

150-point program, 150 credit points taken over 18 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

100-point program.

Students must complete 100 points of Advanced Specialisation Subjects.

100-point program, 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Subject Options:

Foundation

50 points:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Computing Specialisation

Specialisation Subjects - Computing

25 points from:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

AND

25 points from:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Students may substitute 12.5 points with one of the following subjects.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

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

Advanced Specialisation Subjects - Computing Specialisation:

37.5 points core

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
June, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
25

62.5 points elective

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Not offered in 2016
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2016
12.5

Students may also select the following subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

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

Notes:

Prior to 2015 INFO90002 Database Systems & Information Modelling was known as SINF90001 Database Systems & Information Modelling. Credit cannot be obtained for both subjects.

Related Course(s): Master of Information Technology

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