Master of Information Technology
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00244B
This program aims to produce graduates coming from any discipline who can work as web information professionals, system and network administrators, database administrators, database designers, IT managers or software engineers. In addition to one of the coursework specialisations, students can choose one of the following: Applied Research - Learn about research practice and ethics, data science and visualisation within research training courses, preparing students to research thoroughly and effectively. Advanced Research - Students will undertake an exciting research project under the guidance of an available supervisor. Students will learn how to gather, organise and analyse information and ideas, to review, research and report on your chosen project area.
Structure
- 16 units.
- 1 coursework specialisation (12 units).
- 1 research specialisation (4 units)
Subjects
- Computing Technology, Network Engineering, Software Development
Standard entry requirements
Completion of an Australian university three-year Bachelor degree in any areaor equivalentor equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption Procedure. And in either case: Demonstrated introductory knowledge of computing, consistent with that found in MAT1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computing and CSC1401 Foundation Programming and CIS1000 Information Systems Conceptsor equivalent. English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2 (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Recognition
This program is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means that graduates from this program will have their degree recognised by the other countries who are members of the Accord.
Study pathways
Articulate from: Graduate Diploma of Information Technology; Graduate Certificate of Science. Articulate to: Doctor of Philosophy.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | No |
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| Toowoomba | No |
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Further information
Applied Research - Upon graduation with the Applied Research Specialisation, students will not be eligible for enrolment in USQ's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program. Advanced Research - Upon graduation with the Advanced Research Specialistion, students will be eligible to apply for USQ's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
