The Master of Information Technology prepares you to advance your career or move into the field of information technology (IT). You will gain the core knowledge and skills required by an IT professional, as defined by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). You can choose a major that focuses on Software Design and Development, Networks and Information Security, or Mobile Application Development. You can also choose one of six minors, including in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Information Systems and Analysis, and Project Management, with the latter giving you the opportunity to complete the Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
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, you must demonstrate:
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:
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:
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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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.
COIT20276 - Students have the option of undertaking an internship instead of the capstone units COIT20265, COIT20272, or COIT20273. |
- 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. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 768 |
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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In the Master of Information Technology you are required to complete one Major and one Minor. Some Minors may not be available for a selected Major. Consult a Study Plan and/or Course Adviser for the recommended sequencing of units for your chosen combination of Major and Minor. View the Major in the Handbook to see the list of units required.
Number of units: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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In this major, you study techniques for designing and developing mobile software and web applications that are user-friendly, responsive and ready for the app marketplace.
For this major, you are required to also complete one minor and 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 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
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 | |
COIT20268 | Responsive Web Design |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
COIT20269 | Mobile Web App Development | |
COIT20270 | App Development for Mobile Platforms | |
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
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. Assessments 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 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. 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:
COIT20272 Mobile Application Development 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 - COIT20272 Mobile Application Development 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: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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In this major, you study internetworking, and cyber security technologies/frameworks so you can design computer networks and information security policies to ensure secure and reliable business operations.
For this major, you are required to also complete one minor and 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 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
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 | |
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
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. Assessments 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 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. 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:
COIT20265 Network and Information Security 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 - COIT20265 Network and Information Security 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: 11 | Total credit points: 72 |
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In this major, you study techniques for designing and developing reliable and high performance software with modern architectures so you can build enterprise-grade business applications.
For this major, you are required to also complete one minor and 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 | Networking and Cyber Security | |
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 | |
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
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. Assessments 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 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. 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:
COIT20273 Software Development 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 - COIT20273 Software Development 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.
All students in this course may choose this minor. 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 will develop skills in optimising information systems to solve business problems.
All students in this course may choose this minor. 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: | ||
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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In this minor, you learn cloud computing, blockchains and Internet of Things (IoT) to design smart applications and services for the future.
All students in this course may choose this minor. 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, especially if you are planning to apply for an internship as you will need to take some units in Term 3. Note that 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 1 from the following units: | ||
COIT29227 | Smart Technologies for Automating Business and Social Practices | |
COIT20277 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
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 |
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.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen either Software Design and Development major or Networks and Information Security major. Students in the Mobile Application Development major cannot take this minor.
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: | ||
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.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen either Software Design and Development major or Mobile Application Development major. Students in the Networks and Information Security major cannot take this minor.
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: | ||
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 | |
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.
All students in this course may choose this minor. 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.
This minor can be taken by students who have chosen either Networks and Information Security major or Mobile Application Development major. Students in the Software Design and Development major cannot take this minor.
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 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 |
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