Course Overview
The Master of Information Systems will extend your information technology (IT) knowledge and skills and prepare you to contribute to future organisational growth and change. You will enhance your career opportunities by empowering yourself with organisational knowledge and information management skills. You will focus on enterprise system solutions to enhance management and organisational performance. As part of this course, you will choose one of six minors, giving you in-depth knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, software development, Internet of Things, mobile applications and project management. You have the opportunity to complete the Graduate Certificate of Project Management during this course.
All units have been aligned to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) core body of knowledge required by an IT professional.
Career Information
Career opportunities are
endless for Information Systems graduates. Employment can be found as: Systems
Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Process Modeller, Data Analyst, ICT Project
Manager, ICT Support Technician, ICT Customer Support Officer, Database
Administrator, ICT Support Engineer, Web Developer, ICT Architect, ICT
Consultant, Systems Administrator.
| Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 96 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | MIS |
| AQF Level | Level 9: Masters Degree (Coursework) |
| Course Fees |
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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To be eligible for entry into this course, you must demonstrate:
- a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualification.
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English language proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or Diploma level qualification, or
- a Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT overall score of at least 75 with no score less than 17 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of at least 54 with no score less than 46 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- an Occupational English Test with a minimum result of 'B' in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each application will be assessed individually.
If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
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Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CC33 - Graduate Certificate in Project Management CC46 - Graduate Diploma of Information Technology CC28 - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology |
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| Exit Awards | CC46 - Graduate Diploma of Information Technology CC28 - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| COIT20276 - Students have the option of undertaking an internship instead of the capstone unit COIT20254. |
| COIT20254 - Students are able to undertake discipline capstone units while working with industry partners. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 200 |
| 2024 | 209 |
| 2023 | 204 |
| 2022 | 135 |
| 2021 | 137 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
- Using your knowledge and skills for the benefit of the public, in accordance to the expectations of ICT professionals, for example defined by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Code of Professional Conduct.
Examples are:
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
- Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations.
- Effectively controlling emotions, responses and behaviour when dealing with challenging situations in professional situations.
Examples are:
- Complying with the policies and practices of the ICT business or organisation in which you may be placed or find employment.
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with professional bodies such as Australian Computer Society (ACS).
- Respect the intellectual property of others, including when using textbooks, source code, and licensed software.
- Understand privacy principles and respect the privacy of others where this does not pose an ethical or legal issue.
Examples are:
- Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with clients in the delivery of ICT practice and responding appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
- Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as in the ICT practice environment.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge into a logical and legible report, in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and ICT practice requirements.
- Observing non-verbal behaviour and other situations in a variety of professional settings.
- Presenting in front of a range of stakeholders including students, academics and industry personnel.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in ICT practice.
- Actively listening to information within a variety of academic and professional situations.
- Reading and accurately interpreting specifications, instructions and manuals.
- Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in ICT projects and services.
- Producing accurate, concise and clear ICT documentation that meets professional and legal requirements.
Examples are:
- Accurately using a computer in a wide variety of ICT contexts.
- Perceiving colours, tones, motion and depth.
- Perceiving fine detail on a computer screen.
- Discerning an object from its background.
- Creating visual designs and artworks.
- Creating 3D models in a computer.
- Creating video recordings, animations and motion graphics.
- Creating and editing audio recordings.
- Creating and editing soundtracks that are synchronised with video, animation or motion graphics.
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as buttons and a touchscreen.
Examples are:
- Actively participating in activities related to the course and professional experience.
- Performing with the required mental energy and endurance in performing ICT skills and services during set time frames.
- Showing persistence when learning a new concept and seeing it as a challenge to be solved rather than an insurmountable obstacle.
Examples are:
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Interacting with mobile devices through inputs such as buttons and a touchscreen.
- Connecting and maintaining computer and networking equipment, for example, plugging cables into sockets, removing hardware from motherboards, and attaching sensors to objects.
Examples are:
- Working with peers in teams to complete tasks and projects.
- Demonstrating the skills of collaborating with fellow students and colleagues, modifying and reflecting on practice during a project, or modifying and reflecting on work integrated learning in response to supervisor feedback.
- Rapidly building rapport with a client in order to engage them in project management practice, for example taking over a project mid-stream and successfully recovering troubled projects or gathering initial requirements from a client and negotiating project scope.
- Critically self-reflecting on situations that may/may not have gone well, and taking the learning point(s) from that situation.
- Interacting and engaging with individuals and groups in project management practice in a respectful and culturally competent manner in a wide variety of contexts.
- Positively recovering a project from serious problems or risk by means of superior negotiation, influencing and leadership skills to achieve the best possible outcome.
Examples are:
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Having sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
- Competently using a mobile operating system such as iOS or Android.
- Competently using digital media software to complete tasks such as creating video recordings, editing images or videos, and drawing diagrams.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Operating electronic devices such as a video camera, a scanner, a tablet computer or a mobile phone.
- Competently using video conferencing software such as Zoom, Teams or Skype.
- Competently using chat and messaging applications such as Teams, Slack or Discord.
- Managing files and folders to ensure data is backed up and stored securely.
- 1. Articulate the latest developments and likely future developments in the information systems industry
- 2. Distinguish between the roles of people and technology in managing knowledge and information in business
- 3. Analyse organisational goals and model requirements, including the legal, ethical, social, and cultural issues that affect the use, design, and implementation of information systems
- 4. Propose information systems solutions that enhance organisational performance
- 5. Critically evaluate the impact of corporate information technology strategies on enterprise outcomes, outputs, and processes
- 6. Apply advanced knowledge and research skills in a professional environment
- 7. Work independently, as a member of a team, or as a leader, employing appropriate interpersonal, professional, and technical communication skills
- 8. Manage and evaluate own performance and professional development.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||||
| 2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||||
| 7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||||
| 10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||||
- Complete the core structure
- Complete electives
| Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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You are required to complete one of the following two streams: Internship or Capstone.
Some units are offered in Term 3 to help you complete the course earlier, particularly for those intending to take the internship stream. You are strongly advised to consult Course Advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time. You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
| Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
| COIT20246 | Cyber Security and Networking | |
| COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | |
| COIT20249 | Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology | |
| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20247 | Database Design and Development | |
| PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts | |
| COIT20250 | Technologies in Information Systems Practice | |
| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20251 | Knowledge Audits for Business Analysis | |
| COIT20252 | Business Process Management | |
| COIT20253 | Business Intelligence using Big Data | |
| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| COIT20276 | Postgraduate ICT Internship | |
| COIT20254 | Information Systems Project | |
Internship Stream
Internship stream students must complete the following compulsory unit:
COIT20276 Postgraduate ICT Internship
To be eligible for this unit, you must pass all of your units on the first attempt, apply for the internship, and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. Generally, as an internship student, you will spend 32 hours per week for 10 consecutive weeks with the internship host organisation applying the knowledge you have gained over the course of your study before returning to campus for the presentation of your learning journey. Assessment will need to be completed throughout the term. Internships cannot be taken at your current employer, or in any other host organisation where a conflict of interest may arise.
The internship is taken in the last term of study and to assist internship students in completing all units before the last study term, some units are offered in all three teaching terms. You are strongly advised to consult Course Advisers at the beginning of each term regarding the units you intend to take to ensure you can complete the course within the shortest possible time.
If you choose this option, you will be enrolled in the unit COIT20276 Postgraduate ICT Internship once you have secured a host organisation. Due to accreditation conditions, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
Capstone Stream
Capstone stream students must complete the following compulsory unit:
COIT20254 Information Systems Project
If you choose this option, you will apply your knowledge gained over your course of study in an industry-relevant project. Capstone projects may be taken with your employer if other students can also participate in that project.
To complete this stream you can enrol yourself into your discipline capstone unit - COIT20254 Information Systems Project. This unit is taken in the last term of study and you can also complete two other units in this same term. Due to accreditation conditions, you cannot be awarded credit for this unit based on your previous study or work experience.
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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In this minor, you will develop practical and theoretical skills to apply artificial intelligence techniques to develop intelligent systems with advanced capabilities.
You must complete the three compulsory units, and select one from the optional units. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units. You may need to take some units in Term 3, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship. You may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus you are on.
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20277 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
| COIT29225 | Neural Networks and Deep Learning | |
| COIT29224 | Evolutionary Computation | |
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| COIT20260 | Cloud Computing and Internet of Things for Smarter Applications | |
| COIT29226 | Introduction to the Internet of Things | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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In this minor, you learn cloud computing, blockchains and Internet of Things (IoT) to design smart applications and services for the future.
You must complete the three compulsory units, and select one from the optional units. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units. You may need to take some units in Term 3, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship. You may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus you are on.
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT29226 | Introduction to the Internet of Things | |
| COIT20260 | Cloud Computing and Internet of Things for Smarter Applications | |
| COIT29223 | Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Business Applications | |
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| COIT29227 | Smart Technologies for Automating Business and Social Practices | |
| COIT20277 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies minor. Please contact Course Management for further information.
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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In this minor, you build responsive and engaging mobile apps, including games, and web services.
You must complete the two compulsory units, and select two from the optional units. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units. You may need to take some units in Term 3, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship. You may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus you are on.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20268 | Responsive Web Design | |
| COIT20269 | Mobile Web App Development | |
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
| COIT20270 | App Development for Mobile Platforms | |
| COIT20271 | Mobile Game Development | |
| COIT20260 | Cloud Computing and Internet of Things for Smarter Applications | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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In this minor, you develop your skills in computer network design and cyber security technologies to ensure secure and reliable business operations.
You must complete the two compulsory units, and select two from the optional units. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units. You may need to take some units in Term 3, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship. You may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus you are on.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20261 | Network Services and Automation | |
| COIT20262 | Advanced Network Security | |
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
| COIT20263 | Information Security Management | |
| COIT20264 | Enterprise and Cloud Networking | |
| COIT20267 | Computer Forensics | |
| COIT29226 | Introduction to the Internet of Things | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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In this minor, you will expand your skills in delivering successful IT projects.
You must complete the four units listed. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units. You may need to take some units in Term 3, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship. You may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus you are on.
If you complete this minor then you may be eligible to also be awarded a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser to see how to also obtain the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| PPMP20008 | Initiating and Planning Projects | |
| PPMP20009 | Leading Lean Projects | |
| PPMP20010 | Executing and Closing Projects | |
| PPMP20012 | Portfolio and Program Management | |
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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In this minor, you specialise in designing and building software applications for enterprise systems.
You must complete the two compulsory units, and select two from the optional units. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units. You may need to take some units in Term 3, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship. You may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus you are on.
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COIT20256 | Object Oriented Development | |
| COIT20257 | Distributed Systems: Principles and Development | |
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
| COIT20258 | Software Engineering | |
| COIT20259 | Enterprise Computing Architecture | |
| COIT20277 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
Computing Requirements
You need access to a desktop or laptop computer for your studies.
Microsoft Windows (any recent version) is the recommended operating system. While you should be able to complete most tasks on other operating systems (e.g., macOS, Linux), you may not receive support from teaching staff if issues arise due to the use of a non-Windows operating system. Also, there are a small number of tasks that require Microsoft Windows (running natively on hardware, not in a virtualised environment). For those tasks, if you are using macOS or Linux then you must organise access to a Windows computer, e.g., in a CQU computer lab or another computer.
If you are buying a new computer or upgrading an existing computer, then you are recommended to purchase at least 16 GB of RAM and at least a mid-range CPU (i.e., Intel Core or AMD equivalent; a Celeron or Pentium is not suitable). The CPU should support hardware virtualisation (e.g., Intel VT-x or AMD-V). Other components (e.g., monitor, disk, graphics) should be the best quality and highest capacity you can afford. If you already own a computer with 8GB of RAM and any Intel or AMD CPU then it will be sufficient for most of your study (but you may need to use CQU computer labs for some specialised tasks).
If you do not have your own computer, or a computer that meets the above recommended requirements, then you may use a computer in a CQU computer lab. However, you must be prepared to spend significant time outside of scheduled classes in the lab (e.g., to complete assessments). Not having access to a suitable computer, or limited access to CQU computer labs, is not a valid reason for an adjustment of assessment (e.g., an extension).
CQU provides ICT students free and/or low-cost access to Microsoft and other software. You can find out more about the free software and computer requirements at the Course Orientation; otherwise ask your Unit Coordinator.
Interim Awards
As part of this course, students may be eligible to receive one or more of the following Interim Awards upon successful completion of relevant units (refer to the handbook for each course)
You must contact a Course Advisor to obtain an Interim Award. Please note Interim Awards are not conferred automatically, and you cannot apply for an Interim Award once you have received your Masters Award.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing allowing direct entry into the 2nd term is available to students who can demonstrate they have attained the required knowledge. These students will undertake 11 units to complete the course. To be granted advanced standing, a student must:
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Have a Bachelor degree; and
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Be able to demonstrate they have the required knowledge, based on the content of units COIT20245, COIT20246, COIT20248 and COIT20249; and
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Have two years relevant work experience; or
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Have one year other postgraduate education; or
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Have attained a final year GPA of 4.7 in their undergraduate degree at an Australian institution or equivalent.
Students that do not meet all requirements of Advanced Standing may still be considered for credit towards specific units. Note that credit cannot be granted towards capstone units or internship.
Part-Time Course of Study
In formulating their course of study, candidates who are studying part-time by distance education should give consideration to their work and other commitments and the prerequisites for advanced units, and if necessary seek advice from the Course Advisor via: Ask a Course Advisor.
For Course Planners please refer to the following website: Planning your Study - Course Planners