Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Incorporating: Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Campus: Hawthorn
Duration: Two years

Professional recognition: This course is accredited at Professional Level (the highest level) with the Australian Computer Society.

"What set Swinburne apart from other universities was that it offered IT courses that were highly relevant to the needs of industry" Tariq Al-Barwani, Alumnus from Oman "Swinburne has a great atmosphere and is conducive to studying with excellent computer lab facilities and friendly staff" Pavithra Padmanabha Sarma, Current Student from India

Students with a recognised bachelor degree or graduate diploma in computer science, information systems or information technology can complete the course within one to two years, depending on the number of exemptions they receive (refer table below). Students with a recognised degree in a non-IT discipline will study a two-year program.

Exit points: Graduate Diploma: One year (only available if commencing with a non-IT degree)

* Duration assumes 100 credit points of exemptions. Students undertake 100cp of studies at an accelerated rate of 50dcp per teaching period.

**Duration assumes 50 credit points of exemptions. Students undertake 150cp of studies over 2 years.

Entry requirements: A recognised bachelor degree at a suitably high level. IELTS 6.0 (Academic module) with no individual band score less than 5.5, or equivalent: see course guide for details.

Course description: The MIT program provides a broad range of specialised studies and is targeted towards IT specialists or recent graduates wishing to optimise their career path. You may choose a general program of study or undertake a specialisation preparing you for focused career opportunities.

Specialisation programs available are:
• Reliable Software Systems
• Web Application Development
• Information Systems
• Network Design and Security

Career opportunities: This course addresses the issues and technologies that are being widely adopted in industry. Graduates will fi nd employment in senior IT and network positions.

Course units include:
• Internet Computing
• Advanced Java and J2EE
• Reliable Software Systems
• Enterprise and Systems Architecture
• eCommerce Systems
• Network Design and Security
• Information Systems Management
• Human-Computer Interaction
• NET Technology
• Computer Networks
• Object-Orientated Software Development
• Service Oriented Computing

For more detailed subject listing, refer to Swinburne CourseFinder's MIT entry.

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