Master of Information Technology (Extended)
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 50304A |
Version | 5 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, not in Information Technology or a related discipline, from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Master degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Master degree Guideline in the (AQF level 9). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming 1
CP1300:03 Introduction to Programming 2
CP1500:03 Conceptual Modelling
CP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
CP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
CP5603:03 Advanced e-Security
Options
Select 3 credit points of specified CP level 2 and 3 subjects
CP2010:03 Web Programming
CP2011:03 Advanced Programming
CP2012:03 Networking
CP2013:03 Software Engineering
CP2014:03 Animation and Simulation
CP2016:03 Data Management and Handling
CP2017:03 Interactive e-Business
CP2018:03 Business Process Management
CP2020:03 Games Design and Technology
CP2402:03 Hardware and Software Fundamentals
CP3311:03 Simulation
PLUS
Select a Major from the table below
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any CP or LB level 5 subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any level 5 subjects
Majors
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 15 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Brisbane Cairns Singapore Townsville | ||
Cairns Singapore Townsville | ||
Cairns Singapore Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Brisbane | |
Cairns | |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 8 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the relevant number of credit points and appropriate postgraduate level subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of either the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |