Australian International Institute of Higher Education & Education

Master of Information Technology

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CRICOS Code

120466A

TEQSA Code

CRS1401860

Duration

104 Weeks

Intake

Feb | Jun | Oct

Study Mode

On Campus

Location

Sydney

AQF Level

Level 9

Broad Field

02 - Information Technology

Narrow Field

0201 - Computer Science

Detailed Field

020199 - Computer Science, n.e.c.

The Australian International Institute of Higher Education (AIIHE) has designed a profession-aligned Master of Information Technology program tailored to empower graduates for leadership roles as ICT senior executives, ICT professional experts, in the general IT fields and its related domains. In an era where all size-organisations rely heavily on information systems, technology, and Internet, guaranteeing well-designed, deployed, and maintain robust and secure systems has become paramount. This program equips graduates with advanced technical proficiencies in the core knowledge of IT technologies. By integrating knowledge and skills, the curriculum endows students with the tools and methodologies needed to analyse, detect, and effectively address challenges in the dynamic ICT and internet landscape. The program is structured in alignment with the comprehensive ACS Core Body of Knowledge (ACS-CBOK), together with other industry alignments such as the ACM-IEEE Computing Curricula.

At its core, the program integrates foundational subjects in information technology, such as software development, systems analysis design, database management systems, ethical and professional practice in IT, data science and cyber security. This foundation is further enriched by the core advance subjects such as cloud computing, IT project management, web application, business intelligence and various elective subjects covering topics from a broad range such as enterprise architecture, IS strategy and governance, and offering a deeper view into data science and cyber security with subjects such as penetration testing, data analytics, machine learning and optimisation, or information assurance and risk management.

The pedagogy of the Master of Information Technology seamlessly blends practical insights from industry experts with a rigorous academic framework, establishing a robust understanding of general information technology. The salient feature of this course is the inclusion of a Capstone Project subject, focused on tackling a contemporary issue and challenges pertaining to IT. Here, students apply and integrate their knowledge to propose recommendations or solutions. Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Information Systems) will demonstrate knowledge and skills to solve problems and exploit opportunities in diverse business contexts through applications of technology-based systems. The program provides an initial foundation year of key business disciplines such as Accounting, Marketing, Business Law and Management whilst latter years provide students with knowledge and skills in the major areas of business information systems. The program is characterised by a final capstone project which provides students with the opportunity to apply their learning to real world problem solving.

AIIIHE aims to prepare work-ready professionals. It is expected that graduates could start a career in Information Technology in positions such as:

  • IT Business analyst
  • Network administrator
  • Database administrator
  • IT Security analyst
  • Solutions architect
  • Software developer
  • Technology consultant
  • Security systems manager

Admission requirements are described in the AIIHE Admission Policy and Procedures and are summarised as follows. To be eligible for admissions to the Master of Information Technology applicants are required to hold the following:

 
  • Applicants must have completed an Australian bachelor’s degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent with a minimum of 55% OR
  • Applicants must have completed a Graduate Certificate of IT (or similar cognate area) AQF level 8 equivalent OR
  • Applicants must have completed a Graduate Diploma of IT (or similar cognate area) AQF level 8 equivalent.

Assumed Knowledge
Students are assumed to have:

  1. basic numeracy skills of fundamental arithmetic – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;
  2. the ability to reason and to apply simple logical concepts; and
  3. the ability to apply, in context, a combination of different discipline-based knowledge and skills


English Language Requirements
Students applying for the Master of Information Technology must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following approved tests.

  • The minimum requirement is an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5, with no individual band lower than 6.0. Equivalent scores are accepted from other tests:  
  • TOEFL iBT overall score of 81 with minimum scores of 18 in Reading, 22 in Writing, 18 in Listening, and 21 in Speaking;
  • PTE Academic overall score of 58, with no score lower than 53 in Reading, 62 in Writing, 48 in Listening, and 46 in Speaking;
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced overall score of 176, with no band lower than 169;
  • CELPIP General overall score of 8, with no individual band lower than 7;
  • LanguageCert Academic overall score of 70, with no band lower than 65;
  • Michigan English Test (MET) overall score of 58, with no band lower than 53; and 
  • Occupational English Test (OET) overall score of 340, with minimum scores of 290.

Students who do not meet these requirements may be required to complete an ELICOS program, such as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, with a recognised provider. For further details, please refer to the AIIHE Admission Policy and Procedures

Credit for Prior Learning
Conditions and procedures for application for Credit for Prior Learning are described in the AIIHE Credit for Prior Learning Policy and Procedures.

The structure of the Master of Information Technology course is informed by the professional recognition requirements of the Australian Computing Society (ACS), the Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) framework and the need for Information Technology graduates to have a broad-based education in the fundamental areas of information technology skills and knowledge. The course provides an information technology-based mandatory subjects in years 1 and 2, three elective subjects and one Capstone Industry Project.

  • 15 subjects;
  • 10 credit points (cps) per subject; (Only MIT9300 provides 20 cps)
  • 160 credit points to complete the full course

Nationally accredited and registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) under the code CRS1401860 and registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) under the code 120466A

Course Structure

Subject Code Subject Name CPS Pre-Req Co-Req
MIT8101
Introduction to Systems and Networks
10
None

None

MIT8102
Database Systems and Management
10
None

None

MIT8103
Programming Fundamentals
10
None

None

MIT8104
Professional Practice
10
None

None

MIT8201
Systems Analysis and Design
10
MIT8102

None

MIT8202
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
10
MIT8101

None

MIT8203
Fundamentals of Data Science
10
MIT8103

None

MIT8204
Cloud Computing and Networks
10
MIT8101
MIT8203

None

Subject Code Subject Name CPS Pre-Req Co-Req
MIT9301
IT Project Management
10
MIT8201

None

MIT9302
Web Application Development
10
MIT8201

None

MIT9303
Business Analytics
10
MIT8103

None

Elective – 1
10
None

None

Elective – 2
10
None

None

Elective – 3
10
None

None

MIT9300
Capstone Industry Project
20
MIT9301 and
100 credit pts of which
80 credit pts must be at
level 8000

None

You can choose three of these elective subjects as long as you meet the prerequisites of the subject.

Subject Code Subject Name CPS Pre-Req Co-Req
MIT9304
Cybersecurity Management and Governance
10
MIT8202

None

MIT9305
Statistical Methods for Data Science
10
None

None

MIT9306
Penetration Testing
10
MIT8202
MIT8204

None

MIT9307
Data Management, Modelling and Mining
10
MIT9305

None

MIT9308
Information Assurance and Risk Management
10
MIT8202

None

MIT9309
Machine Learning and Optimisation Techniques
10
MIT8103
MIT8203

None

MIT9310
Enterprise Architecture
10
None

None

MIT9311
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
10
None
None
MIT9312
Advanced Programming Applications
10
None
None
MIT9313
Digital Forensics
10
MIT8202
None
MIT9314
Advanced Cloud Data Analytics
10
MIT8204
None
MIT9316
Cybersecurity and the Human Factor
10
None
None