C04157 Master of Information Technology v5

UTS Course Code

C04157

Credit Points

72

Overview

This course is designed to enable students to achieve a comprehensive and greater understanding of information technology in specialised technical or management areas. The wide range of specialisations allow students to tailor the course to satisfy their career development needs.

It is essential to keep IT knowledge and skills up-to-date. This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT) and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry.

Course Aims

The course provides students with an understanding of the advanced concepts of information technology in a commercial environment so they can contribute to the development of IT solutions in their organisation.

Career Options

Career options include positions in the IT industry, including computer graphics and gaming, database design and management, e-business, information system development, networking, programming and project management.

Additional Admission Requirements

Local applicants require a minimum qualification equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Australian university, with a competitive Pass.

Additional Advanced Standing

Applicants with a recognised Bachelor's degree in computing or information technology (or equivalent) may apply for recognised prior learning equivalent to the 24-credit-point Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142).

Course Duration and Attendance

The course duration is one-and-a-half-years of full-time, or three years of part-time study.

Further Information

For a detailed course program and further information on this course, please refer to the UTS Handbook