School of Information Technologies
The School of Information Technologies offers the postgraduate degree programs outlined in the table below.
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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School of Information Technology |
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Master of Information Technology |
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| Foundational, Specialist and Project units of study for the Master of Information Technology, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and Graduate Certificate in Information Technology as shown in the following tables. | |||
| Candidates for the degree of Master of Information Technology are required to complete 48 credit points from the units of study as follows: | |||
| 1. A total of 48 credit points must be completed. | |||
| 2. A maximum of 24 credit points can be selected from Foundational units of study. | |||
| 3. At least 24 credit points should come from specialist units of study or IT project units of study. | |||
| 4. Every candidate must complete a defined major in the Master of Information Technology, which requires them to complete at least 18 credit points of core units in the designated major and INFO5990. | |||
| 5. After completing 24 credit points of units of study, candidates who achieve Credit average results or above may select 12 credit points of IT project units of study among their specialist units. | |||
| 6. After completing 24 credit points of course work, candidates who have Distinction average results or above may be eligible for the Research Path subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Information Technologies and the Dean. | |||
| 7. Candidates who pursue the Research path must take INFO5993 and 18 credit points from IT Research units of study. | |||
| 8. A maximum of 18 credit points may be selected, from units outside the School of IT, of which no more than 12 credits may be from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT. | |||
Foundational units |
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| A maximum of 24 credit points of Foundational units can be taken. | |||
| COMP5028 Object-Oriented Design |
6 | A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience. N INFO3220 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5114 Digital Media Fundamentals |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5116 Internet Protocols |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems |
6 | N INFO5210 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5211 Algorithms |
6 | A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5214 Software Development in Java |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| INFO5001 System Analysis and Modelling |
6 | A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138 N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743 |
Semester 2 |
Core Professional Practice Pathway unit |
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| Compulsory unit for the Professional Practice Pathway | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Specialist units |
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| A minimum of 18 credit points of Specialist units must be taken. | |||
| COMP5045 Computational Geometry |
6 | A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-Oh notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees. N COMP4045 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5046 Statistical Natural Language Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of an OO programming language N COMP4046 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5047 Pervasive Computing |
6 | A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done. N NETS4047 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5048 Information Visualisation |
6 | A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills. N COMP4048 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5318 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining |
6 | A COMP5138 and familiarity with basic statistics |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5338 Advanced Data Models |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138 (Relational Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1). The Extensible Markup Language (XML) in not a pre-requisite as it will be taught in this unit. |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5347 e-Commerce Technology |
6 | A COMP5028 Object Oriented Analysis and Design.The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5348 Enterprise Scale Software Architecture |
6 | A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5415 Multimedia Authoring and Production |
6 | A COMP5114 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5416 Advanced Network Technologies |
6 | A COMP5116 AND (ELEC3506 OR COMP5116) |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5424 Information Technology in Biomedicine |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| COMP5425 Multimedia Storage, Retrieval & Delivery |
6 | A COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5426 Parallel and Distributed Computing |
6 | A Equivalent of COMP5116 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5456 Computational Methods for Life Sciences |
6 | A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001. N COMP3456 |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5507 Error Control Coding |
6 | A Basic knowledge on digital communications. Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5508 Wireless Engineering |
6 | A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network. |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5509 Mobile Networks |
6 | A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5510 Satellite Communication Systems |
6 | A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed. |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5511 Optical Communication Systems |
6 | A (ELEC3505 Communications) and (ELEC3405 Communications Electronics and Photonics) or equivalent |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5512 Optical Networks |
6 | A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5614 Real Time Computing |
6 | A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems) orequivalent. Ability to program in a high level language. N ELEC4602 |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5616 Computer and Network Security |
6 | A A programming language, basic maths. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5619 Object Oriented Application Frameworks |
6 | A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| HIMT5060 Integration for Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5069 Health Care Systems |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5010 IT Advanced Topic A |
6 | P Permission of Head of School N INFO4010 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
| INFO5011 IT Advanced Topic B |
6 | P Permission of Head of School N INFO4011 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5301 Information Security Management |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable. |
Semester 1 |
| INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng |
6 | A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6007 Project Management in IT |
6 | A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage. N PMGT5871 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6010 Advanced Topics in IT Project Management |
6 | A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects. P INFO6007 |
Semester 2 Summer Late |
| INFS6012 Enterprise Systems Management |
6 |
This is a defined elective unit of study in both the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce programs. |
Semester 1 |
| INFS6017 Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Project units |
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| Candidates who achieve Credit (65%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may select 12 credit points of IT project units of study. | |||
| COMP5703 Information Technology Project |
12 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5705 Information Technology Short Project |
6 | N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Late Winter Main |
| COMP5706 IT Industry Placement Project |
6 | N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Research path units |
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| Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may select 18 credit points of IT project units of study. | |||
| Candidates who pursue the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| COMP5702 IT Research Project A |
12 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5704 IT Research Project B |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5993 IT Research Methods |
6 | A Elementary N INFO4990 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Majors for the Master of Information Technology |
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Business Information Systems Major |
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Core units |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems |
6 | N INFO5210 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 12 credit points from: | |||
| INFO5301 Information Security Management |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable. |
Semester 1 |
| INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng |
6 | A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFS6012 Enterprise Systems Management |
6 |
This is a defined elective unit of study in both the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce programs. |
Semester 1 |
| INFS6017 Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Computer Networks Major |
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Core unit |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 18 credit points from: | |||
| COMP5047 Pervasive Computing |
6 | A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done. N NETS4047 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5116 Internet Protocols |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5416 Advanced Network Technologies |
6 | A COMP5116 AND (ELEC3506 OR COMP5116) |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5426 Parallel and Distributed Computing |
6 | A Equivalent of COMP5116 |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5509 Mobile Networks |
6 | A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor. |
Semester 1 |
Computer Science Major |
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Core unit |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 18 credit points from: | |||
| COMP5045 Computational Geometry |
6 | A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-Oh notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees. N COMP4045 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5046 Statistical Natural Language Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of an OO programming language N COMP4046 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5047 Pervasive Computing |
6 | A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done. N NETS4047 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5048 Information Visualisation |
6 | A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills. N COMP4048 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5211 Algorithms |
6 | A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5321 Logic and System Verification |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5456 Computational Methods for Life Sciences |
6 | A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001. N COMP3456 |
Semester 2 |
Database Management Systems Major |
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Core unit |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 18 credit points from: | |||
| COMP5046 Statistical Natural Language Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of an OO programming language N COMP4046 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5318 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining |
6 | A COMP5138 and familiarity with basic statistics |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5338 Advanced Data Models |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138 (Relational Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1). The Extensible Markup Language (XML) in not a pre-requisite as it will be taught in this unit. |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5425 Multimedia Storage, Retrieval & Delivery |
6 | A COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge. |
Semester 1 |
Health Informatics Major |
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Core units |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| COMP5424 Information Technology in Biomedicine |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 12 credit points from: | |||
| COMP5046 Statistical Natural Language Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of an OO programming language N COMP4046 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5456 Computational Methods for Life Sciences |
6 | A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001. N COMP3456 |
Semester 2 |
| HIMT5058 Health Informatics Applications |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| HIMT5060 Integration for Health Informatics |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HIMT5069 Health Care Systems |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6007 Project Management in IT |
6 | A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage. N PMGT5871 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Multimedia Technology Major |
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Core unit |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| One unit of study from the Computer Science Major may also be included. | |||
| COMP5114 Digital Media Fundamentals |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5415 Multimedia Authoring and Production |
6 | A COMP5114 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5425 Multimedia Storage, Retrieval & Delivery |
6 | A COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge. |
Semester 1 |
Project Management Major |
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Core units |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6007 Project Management in IT |
6 | A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage. N PMGT5871 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 12 credit points from: | |||
| COMP5348 Enterprise Scale Software Architecture |
6 | A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc. |
Semester 1 |
| INFO5001 System Analysis and Modelling |
6 | A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138 N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743 |
Semester 2 |
| INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng |
6 | A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6010 Advanced Topics in IT Project Management |
6 | A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects. P INFO6007 |
Semester 2 Summer Late |
| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| Check Project Management timetable for PMGT6867 delivery modes. | |||
Software Engineering Major |
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Core unit |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 18 credit points from: | |||
| Students may count either COMP5028 or COMP5214 or INFO5001 towards this major, but not more than one of these Foundational units. | |||
| One unit of study from the Computer Science Major may also be included. | |||
| COMP5028 Object-Oriented Design |
6 | A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience. N INFO3220 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5214 Software Development in Java |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5347 e-Commerce Technology |
6 | A COMP5028 Object Oriented Analysis and Design.The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5348 Enterprise Scale Software Architecture |
6 | A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5616 Computer and Network Security |
6 | A A programming language, basic maths. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5619 Object Oriented Application Frameworks |
6 | A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended |
Semester 2 |
| INFO5001 System Analysis and Modelling |
6 | A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138 N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743 |
Semester 2 |
Telecommunications Engineering Major |
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Core unit |
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| Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Select 18 credit points from: | |||
| COMP5116 Internet Protocols |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5416 Advanced Network Technologies |
6 | A COMP5116 AND (ELEC3506 OR COMP5116) |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5507 Error Control Coding |
6 | A Basic knowledge on digital communications. Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5508 Wireless Engineering |
6 | A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network. |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5509 Mobile Networks |
6 | A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5510 Satellite Communication Systems |
6 | A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed. |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5511 Optical Communication Systems |
6 | A (ELEC3505 Communications) and (ELEC3405 Communications Electronics and Photonics) or equivalent |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5512 Optical Networks |
6 | A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics |
Semester 2 |
Master of Information Technology Management |
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| Core and Elective units of study for the Master of Information Technology Management, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management and the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management are shown in the following table. | |||
| Candidates for the degree of Master of Information Technology Management are required to complete 48 credit points from the units of study as follows: | |||
| 1. A total of 48 credit points must be completed; | |||
| 2. At least 30 credit points must be Core units of study; | |||
| 3. INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT must be completed as a Core unit of study; | |||
| 4. INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng must be completed as a Core unit of study; | |||
| 5. INFO5992 Understanding IT Innovations must be completed as a Core unit of study; | |||
| 6. A maximum of 18 credit points of Elective units of study can be taken, of which no more than 12 credit points can be from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT. | |||
| 7. After completing 24 credit points, candidates who achieve Credit average results or above may select 12 credit points of Information Technology Project units of study; | |||
| 8. After completing 24 credit points, candidates who have Distinction average results or above may be eligible for the Research Path subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Information Technologies and the Dean. Candidates in the Research Path are not required to take INFO5991 or INFO5992. | |||
Core units - Mandatory |
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| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng |
6 | A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5992 Understanding IT Innovations |
6 | A INFO5990 Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity. N PMGT5875 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Core units - Additional |
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| Candidates are required to take a minimum of 12 credit points and may take a maximum of 36 credit points of Additional Core units. | |||
| COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems |
6 | N INFO5210 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5703 Information Technology Project |
12 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5301 Information Security Management |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable. |
Semester 1 |
| INFO6007 Project Management in IT |
6 | A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage. N PMGT5871 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6010 Advanced Topics in IT Project Management |
6 | A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects. P INFO6007 |
Semester 2 Summer Late |
| INFO6012 Information Technology Strategy & Value |
6 | A COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ISYS5050 Knowledge Management Systems |
6 | A An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Good grasp of database technologies and the role of information systems in organisations. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
Research path |
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| Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may select 18 credit points of IT project units of study. | |||
| COMP5702 IT Research Project A |
12 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5704 IT Research Project B |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5993 IT Research Methods |
6 | A Elementary N INFO4990 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Elective units |
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| Candidates may take a maximum of 18 credit points of Elective units. | |||
| COMP5028 Object-Oriented Design |
6 | A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience. N INFO3220 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5114 Digital Media Fundamentals |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5116 Internet Protocols |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5213 Computer and Network Organisation |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| COMP5705 Information Technology Short Project |
6 | N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Late Winter Main |
| COMP5706 IT Industry Placement Project |
6 | N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5010 IT Advanced Topic A |
6 | P Permission of Head of School N INFO4010 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main |
| INFS6012 Enterprise Systems Management |
6 |
This is a defined elective unit of study in both the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce programs. |
Semester 1 |
| INFS6013 Information Risk, Governance & Assurance |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| INFS6016 Technology Enabled Business Innovation |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| INFS6017 Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| INFS6018 Managing Business Intelligence |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PMGT5871 Project Process Planning and Control |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early Winter Main |
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| PMGT5876 Strategic Delivery of Change |
6 | N WORK6026 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT6867 Quantitative Methods: Project Management |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Graduate Diploma in Computing |
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| Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Computing are required to complete 48 credit points of the units of study from the table below. | |||
| Please note the following pre-requisites: | |||
| COMP5028 Object Oriented Design - 18 credit points | |||
| COMP5116 Internet Protocols - 18 credit points | |||
| COMP5028 Object-Oriented Design |
6 | A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience. N INFO3220 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5114 Digital Media Fundamentals |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5116 Internet Protocols |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| COMP5138 Relational Database Management Systems |
6 | A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems |
6 | N INFO5210 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5211 Algorithms |
6 | A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5212 Software Construction |
6 | A Some prior knowledge of programming is preferred; for students without programming experience, extra assistance is given in the first 6 weeks of the semester. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5213 Computer and Network Organisation |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| COMP5214 Software Development in Java |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| INFO5001 System Analysis and Modelling |
6 | A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138 N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743 |
Semester 2 |
For a standard enrolment plans for Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology Management, Graduate Diploma in Computing and associated degrees visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/engineering