Master of Information Technology/Master of Information Systems
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
enquire@deakin.edu.au
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Tel 03 9244 6699
sebe@deakin.edu.au
www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it
Faculty of Business and Law
Postgraduate Student Administration
Tel 1800 624 316
Tel 03 5227 2216 Geelong
Tel 03 9244 5043 Melbourne
postgrad-enquiries@deakin.edu.au
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Information Technology / Master of Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 049695D |
| Deakin course code | D751 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Details of specialisations
Course overview
The Master of Information Technology/Master of Information Systems is a combined degree which provides a balance of theoretical and practical skills in both modern information technology and recent development of information systems and eCommerce. This course covers the technical and theoretical essentials of these two areas, giving you the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practice, helping you to become qualified professional in both information technology and information systems.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Equipment requirements
Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about the hardware and software requirements may be obtained from the School of Information Technology's website www.deakin.edu.au/sebe/it, or by telephone 03 9244 6699.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following:
- 7 credit points of core units;
- 3 credit points of elective units of Information Systems;
- one 4-credit point specialism from the Master of Information Technology;
- 2 credit points of elective Information Technology units.
Specialisations
Information Technology specialisms
Network Computing
Software Development
IT Security
Course structure
Core units
| MIS701 | Business Requirements Analysis (B, X) |
| MIS731 | Information Security and Governance (B, X) |
| MIS761 | Enterprise Information Management (B, X, ONLINE) |
| MIS762 | Data Warehousing (X) |
| MIS782 | Business Value of Information (B, X) |
| SIT764 | Project Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT782 | Practical Project (B, X) |
IT Elective units
Select 2 credit points of Master of Information Technology course grouped units. Refer to the Master of Information Technology for details of unit offerings and specialisms.
Plus Information Systems units not previously studied amounting to 3 credit points:
| MIS721 | Social Media and Mobile Strategies (B, X) |
| MIS772 | Predictive Analytics |
| MIS781 | Business Intelligence (B, X, ONLINE) |
| MIS712 | eBusiness Strategies (B, X) |
| MIS713 | Supply Chain Management and Logistics (B, X) |
| MIS771 | Descriptive Analytics and Visualisation (B, X) |
Information Technology specialism
Network Computing specialism - unit set code SP-S000021
Plan, install and manage both local area networks and wide area networks with a strong focus on network design, routing protocols and switching concepts. The specialism incorporates the CISCO CCNA curriculum which prepares students for the CCNA industry certification. There is a strong focus on application development for networked systems and supporting user mobility from both application and network perspectives.
| SIT701 | Internet Core and Enterprise Routing (B) |
| SIT702 | Advanced Network Design and Engineering (B) |
| SIT751 | Java Network Programming (B, X) |
| SIT784 | Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (B, X) |
Software Development specialism - unit set code SP-S000023
Gain theoretical and practical skills in current trends in the analysis, design and implementation of complex and large-scale software systems. Designed with input from industry leaders, there is a strong focus on the development of high quality software using methodologies, tools, techniques and management principles relevant to industry. There is emphasis on the development of web-based and distributed applications and the use and development of open source software.
| SIT725 | Advanced Software Engineering (B, X) |
| SIT751 | Java Network Programming (B, X) |
| SIT780 | eSystems Software Development (B, X) |
| SIT783 | Linux and Open Source Software (B, X) |
IT Security specialism - unit set code SP-S000028
Develop skills in securing data, communications and infrastructure as well as investigating, analysing and providing solutions to computer crime. Students gain an understanding of problem solving, communication and technical capabilities related to information technology Security and the legal, regulatory and ethical contexts in which these skills are used. The security units provide a solid foundation in areas including information security, internet and network security, access controls and firewalls. These units prepare students towards certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional on completion of the CISSP exam administered by The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.
| SIT703 | Advanced Digital Forensics (B, X) |
| SIT704 | Advanced Topics in Digital Security (B, X) |
| SIT735 | Communications Network Security (B, X) |
| SIT763 | IT Security Management (B, X) |
IT Services specialism - unit set code SP-S000048
Designed in partnership with IBM, to develop specialised information technology skills by providing up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in computing technology and practical IT consulting skills. Learn about cutting-edge work in computer science, operation research, business strategy, management sciences, social and cognitive sciences and the legal sciences to develop the skills needed in a services-led economy.
| SIT737 | Service Oriented Architectures and Technologies (B, X) |
| SIT775 | IT Services in Organisations (B, X) |
| SIT794 | Services Management (B, X) |
| SIT717 | Enterprise Business Intelligence (B, X) |
