Master of Information Technology/Master of Information Systems
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
Tel 1300 334 733
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Faculty of Science and Technology
Tel 03 9244 6699
sci-tech@deakin.edu.au
www.deakin.edu.au/scitech/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.
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/scitech/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 Master of Information Technology/Master of Information Systems is a 16 credit point degree, comprising 6 credit points of core units (depending upon previous studies), an Information Systems specialisation of 4 credit points, and 6 credit points of elective units from the Master of Information Technology course-grouped units which may be used to form a specialism.
Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in IT or related fields are required to complete the following four foundation units in addition to the standard core:
| SIT771 | Object-Oriented Development (B, X) |
| SIT772 | Database and Information Retrieval (B, X) |
| SIT773 | Software Design and Engineering (B, X) |
| SIT774 | Web and Internet Programming (B, X) |
Specialisations
Information Systems specialisms
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
IS Project Management
IS Research Thesis
Information Technology specialisms
Network Computing
Software Development
IT Security
Course structure
Core units
| MSC705 | Information Systems Analysis and Design (B, X) |
| MSC752 | eBusiness Strategies (B, X) |
| MSC769 | Information Systems Infrastructure (B, X) |
| MSC770 | Information Systems and Global Issues (B, X) |
| SIT764 | Project Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT782 | Practical Project (B, X) |
IT Elective units
Select 6 credit points of Master of Information Technology course grouped units. Refer to the Master of Information Technology for details of unit offerings and specialisms.
Details of specialisations
Information Systems specialism
Business Analysis
Complete 4 credit points of:
| MSC712 | Advanced Systems Analysis and Design |
| MSC754 | Information Systems Business Analysis (B, X) |
| MPI700 | Postgraduate Internship (B, X) |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management (B, X) |
eBusiness and Supply Chain Management
| MSC753 | eBusiness and Supply Chain Management (B, X) |
Plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MSC752 | eBusiness Strategies (B, X) |
| MSC756 | Project Management (B, X) |
| MSC767 | Business Security Management |
| MSC768 | Knowledge Management (B, X) |
| MSC795 | eBusiness Processes (B, X) |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers (B, X) |
IS Project Management
| MSC756 | Project Management (B, X) |
Plus 3 credit points of units from:
| MPI700 | Postgraduate Internship (B, X) |
| MSC753 | eBusiness and Supply Chain Management (B, X) |
| MSC754 | Information Systems Business Analysis (B, X) |
| MSC755 | Risk Management for Business Information Systems (B, X) |
| MSQ791 | Data Analysis for Managers (B, X) |
IS Research Thesis
| MPP704 | Research Project 4 (B, X) ~ |
~ 4 credit points
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. In conjunction with work experience, the 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) |
Plus
| SIT717 | Advanced Data Mining (B, X) |
Any other approved elective unit at level 7 (across the University)
