This course provides professional knowledge and skills in information and communication technology (ICT). You will be well prepared to manage future business challenges, enhancing your individual advancement and employment opportunities. You can choose a major that focuses on Software Design and Development, Networks and Information Security, or Mobile Application Development. You have the opportunity of studying one of six minors in a related discipline: five from this course, one from the Master of Information Systems. You can also choose to study the Graduate Certificate in Project Management as your elective units.
All units have been aligned to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) core body of knowledge.
The Master of Information
Technology is a door opener for graduates or IT professionals who are looking
to expand their expertise in the IT industry. The course will boost your career
advancement prospects and provide a competitive advantage. Positions in the IT
sector include: Software Developer, Software Engineer, Computer Network Systems
Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Web Developer, ICT Security Specialist ,
Network Analyst, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Service
Manager, ICT Support Technician, Data Analyst , ICT Customer Support Officer,
Analyst Programmer, Database Administrator, ICT Support Engineer, ICT Systems
Test Engineer, Network Administrator, ICT Architect, ICT Consultant, Systems
Administrator, ICT Project Manager.
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) | MIT |
AQF Level | Level 9: Masters Degree (Coursework) |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must have:
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
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 student will be assessed individually.
Domestics and international students please see the CQUniversity Handbook.
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 |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
- Students are able to undertake discipline capstone units while working with industry partners. The capstone units are COIT20273 Software Design and Development Project, COIT20272 Mobile Application Development Project and COIT20265 Networks and Information Security Project. |
COIT20276 - Students have the option of undertaking an internship instead of the capstone units COIT202665, COIT20272 or COIT20273. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 683 |
2023 | 785 |
2022 | 608 |
2021 | 528 |
2020 | 1319 |
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.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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 |
Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
The Master of Information Technology course provides you with the option of studying one of three majors. Please refer to the Handbook for details on the core, majors, minors and general elective units required to be successfully undertaken for completion of your course of study.
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.
Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
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: | ||
PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts | |
COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
COIT20246 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20249 | Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology | |
COIT20247 | Database Design and Development | |
COIT20268 | Responsive Web Design |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20269 | Mobile Web Apps | |
COIT20270 | App Development for Mobile Platforms |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20271 | Mobile Game Development |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
COIT20272 | Mobile App Development Project | |
COIT20276 | Postgraduate ICT Internship |
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 at the first attempt, apply for the internship and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. Generally, internship students 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. Assessments will need to be completed throughout the term.
The internship is taken in the last term of study, and to assist internship students to complete 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.
Capstone stream students must complete the following compulsory unit:
COIT20272 Mobile Application Development Project
If you choose this option, you will apply your knowledge gained over your course of study in a simulated environment.
To complete this stream you can enrol yourself into your discipline capstone unit - COIT20272 Mobile Application Development Project. This unit is taken in the last term of study and you can also complete two elective units in this same term.
Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
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: | ||
PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts | |
COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
COIT20246 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20249 | Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology | |
COIT20247 | Database Design and Development | |
COIT20261 | Network Routing and Switching |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20262 | Advanced Network Security | |
COIT20263 | Information Security Management | |
COIT20264 | Enterprise and Cloud Networking |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
COIT20265 | Networks and Information Security Project | |
COIT20276 | Postgraduate ICT Internship |
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 at the first attempt, apply for the internship and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. Generally, internship students 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. Assessments will need to be completed throughout the term.
The internship is taken in the last term of study, and to assist internship students to complete 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.
Capstone stream students must complete the following compulsory unit:
COIT20265 Network and Information Security Project
If you choose this option, you will apply your knowledge gained over your course of study in a simulated environment.
To complete this stream you can enrol yourself into your discipline capstone unit - COIT20265 Network and Information Security Project. This unit is taken in the last term of study and you can also complete two elective units in this same term.
Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
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: | ||
PPMP20007 | Project Management Concepts | |
COIT20245 | Introduction to Programming | |
COIT20246 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
COIT20248 | Information Systems Analysis and Design |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20249 | Professional Skills and Ethics in Information and Communications Technology | |
COIT20247 | Database Design and Development | |
COIT20256 | Object Oriented Development |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20257 | Distributed Systems: Principles and Development | |
COIT20258 | Software Engineering | |
COIT20259 | Enterprise Computing Architecture |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
COIT20273 | Software Design and Development Project | |
COIT20276 | Postgraduate ICT Internship |
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 at the first attempt, apply for the internship and undergo a series of interviews with prospective host organisations. Generally, internship students 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. Assessments will need to be completed throughout the term.
The internship is taken in the last term of study, and to assist internship students to complete 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.
Capstone stream students must complete the following compulsory unit:
COIT20273 Software Development Project
If you choose this option, you will apply your knowledge gained over your course of study in a simulated environment.
To complete this stream you can enrol yourself into your discipline capstone unit - COIT20273 Software Development Project. This unit is taken in the last term of study and you can also complete two elective units in this same term.
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen any of the three majors in the MIT. If you have chosen to complete the Software Design and Development major you will need to choose one elective from the General Elective list to complete your course as unit COIT20256 is a part of this minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20256 | Object Oriented Development | |
COIT20277 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | |
COIT29225 | Neural Networks and Deep Learning | |
COIT29224 | Evolutionary Computation |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen the following: Software Design and Development major; Mobile Application Development major or Networks and Information Security major. You must complete the two units COIT20250 and COIT20251 then choose two units from the Optional Units listing.
Students must begin the minor with the unit COIT20250 which is the prerequisite to units COIT20251, COIT20252, COIT20253 and COIT20255. If opting to take this minor you should take COIT20250 in your second term of study, COIT20251 in your third term of study and the final two units from the optional listing in the fourth term of study. Note there may be some flexibility in the order the last three units are taken if you choose to study in Term 3. If you are planning to apply for an internship, you will need to also study in Term 3 and should consult a Student Adviser for your proposed schedule.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20250 | Technologies in Information Systems Practice | |
COIT20251 | Knowledge Audits for Business Analysis |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
COIT20252 | Business Process Management | |
COIT20253 | Business Intelligence using Big Data | |
COIT20255 | ERP Systems Management |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
Students must complete the four units listed below as compulsory.
If opting to take this minor you should take the first unit listed in your second term of study, the second in your third term of study and the final two units in your fourth term of study. You will take the project in your last term of study.
If you are planning to apply for an internship, you will need to also study in Term 3 and should refer to a Student Advisor.
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 | |
COIT29227 | Smart Technologies for Automating Business and Social Practices |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen the following: Software Design and Development major; Networks and Information Security major or Master of Information System. You must complete the two units COIT20268 and COIT20269 then choose two units from the Optional Units listing.
Students must begin the minor with the unit COIT20268 which is the prerequisite to units COIT20269, COIT20270 and COIT20271. If opting to take this minor you should take COIT20261 in your second term of study, COIT20269 in your third term of study and the final two units from the optional listing in the fourth term of study. Note there may be some flexibility in the order the last three units are taken if you choose to study in Term 3. If you are planning to apply for an internship, you will need to also study in Term 3 and should consult a Student Adviser for your study schedule.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20268 | Responsive Web Design | |
COIT20269 | Mobile Web Apps |
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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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen the following: Software Design and Development major; Mobile Application Development major or Master of Information System. You must complete the two units COIT20261 and COIT20262 then choose two units from the Optional Units listing. Students must begin the minor with the unit COIT20261 which is the prerequisite to units COIT20262, COIT20263 and COIT20264.
If opting to take this minor you should take COIT20261 in your second term of study, COIT20262 in your third term of study and the final two units from the optional listing in the fourth term of study. Note there may be some flexibility in the order the last three units are taken if you choose to study in Term 3. If you are planning to apply for an internship, you will need to also study in Term 3 and should consult a Student Adviser for your study schedule.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20261 | Network Routing and Switching | |
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 | |
COIT20277 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
You must complete the four units as listed below. The first unit is taken in your second term of study, the second unit in your third term of study and the last two in your last term. If you are planning to apply for an internship, you will need to also study in Term 3 and should refer to a Student Adviser.
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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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen the following: Networks and Information Security major, Mobile Application Development major or Master of Information System.
You must complete the two units COIT20256 and COIT20257 and then choose two units from the Optional Units listing. Students must begin the minor with the unit COIT20256 which is the prerequisite to units COIT20257, COIT20258 and COIT20259.
If opting to take this minor you should take COIT20256 in your second term of study, COIT20257 in your third term of study and the final two units from the optional listing in the fourth term of study. Note that there may be some flexibility in the order the last three units are taken if you choose to study in Term 3. If you are planning to apply for an internship, you will need to also study in Term 3 and should consult a Student Adviser for your study schedule.
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 |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20256 | Object Oriented Development | |
COIT20257 | Distributed Systems: Principles and Development |
Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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You should note that you may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on your campus offerings.
There are a variety options for you to take as your electives. If you wish to study more than one unit in a topic, then you should consider undertaking a minor for a consistent approach to your chosen topic.
Students should note that they may be required to enrol in some units online, depending on which campus they are on.
Please see below for the opportunities open to you.
Internship Opportunity
Students in the Master of Information Technology are able to apply for an internship. Please refer to the various majors under 'Course Structure' in the Handbook for more information. You will undertake the internship in place of doing your discipline capstone unit.
Elective Opportunities:
There are three elective streams in this course as follows:
Minors
There is an opportunity for students to undertake a minor. Please refer to the Handbook for information. If you opt for a minor you do not need to complete any general elective units.
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
The units to select for this option are as follows plus one general elective from the list below:
PPMP20008 Initiating and Planning Projects
PPMP20009 Executing and closing Projects
PPMP20010 Project Management Methodologies
General Electives - all units listed below are offered in either a major or minor
Select your four electives from the Electives Listing below.
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:
Have a Bachelor degree; and
Be able to demonstrate they have the required knowledge, based on the content of units COIT20245, COIT20246, COIT20248 and COIT20249; and
Either:
Have two years relevant work experience; or
Have one year other postgraduate education; or
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