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Master of Information Technology M.Inf.Tec
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 2 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

No new admissions are being accepted into this program.

This degree is aimed at providing computer science technical skills, possibly in conjunction with management or engineering skills, to complement the candidate's skills from their first degree. Graduates should be well placed to assume leadership roles in the information technology industry. Students unfamiliar with programming in Java or a similar object-oriented programming language and who do not have a basic knowledge of computer organisation will be required to complete Computer Science Concepts (pass or higher) before further studies in computer science courses will be permitted. Students who are familiar with an object-oriented programming language but not Java may be offered an opportunity to audit this course (audit will not require students to pass or pay for the course).

In addition to courses in computer science, students may undertake some management courses or information technology related courses.

Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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Not offered to domestic students.

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Bachelor's degree with Computer Science major.
Assumed Knowledge ?
Enabling course available to those with a degree in an unrelated area, increasing duration of program to two years
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Total units required for this program - 36 units

Year 1

Semester 1

  • COMP SCI 7007 Specialised Programming (3 units)*
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)

Semester 2

  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)

Year 2

Semester 1

  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)
  • Level III or Masters level elective (3 units)

Elective Choices

Elective choices must comply with the following rules:

  • A maximum of 9 units of Level III courses may be undertaken
  • At least 24 units of Masters level courses must be undertaken  

Level III Electives

Masters Level Electives

Additional Elective Choices

  • Information Technology related courses offered at Postgraduate level
  • Management courses selected from those offered by the Adelaide Graduate School of Business or ECIC, as approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator in the School of Computer Science

Note:

All students are advised to contact the Program Coordinator in the School of Computer Science and seek approval for their proposed course of study, as elective choices will vary based on the applicant’s background.

*Mid-year entry students should undertake COMP SCI 7007 Specialised Programming  in the first semester of study

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Career Opportunities

Leadership roles in the information technology industry and management of technical projects in areas including finance, science, networking, business and defence.

Potential careers

Computer Game Designer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, IT Manager, Internet - Web Programmer, Internet Consultant

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Graduate Attributes

 

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.

• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.

• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.

• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.

• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.

• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.

• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.

• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

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Professional Accreditation

Accredited at the Professional level by the Australian Computer Society.

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Further Information

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