Master of Information Technology
Course summary for current students
Student Information Centre
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Faculty of Science and Technology
School of Information Technology
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sci-tech@deakin.edu.au
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
| Duration | 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 035505G |
| Deakin course code | S778 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Details of specialisations
Course overview
The course is designed to provide specialised information technology skills by providing up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in computing technology, as well as covering the technical and theoretical foundations of these topics, giving students the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practice. The course provides a leading-edge study environment, producing appropriately educated and qualified IT professionals who are eminently employable. Graduates will possess a sound knowledge and understanding of general issues, concepts and practices in IT and a broad knowledge and understanding of the technological aspects of IT. Graduates will be encouraged to develop a raft of generic skills enabling them to be effective and efficient employees and citizens.
Students enrolled in the Master of Information Technology can elect to exit from the program after completion of four units. Students electing to do this will qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology. Students electing to exit after completion of eight units will qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology. Students who seek this option will be eligible to seek membership with the Australian Computer Society at the associate level.
Equipment requirements
Students must have access to a suitable computer and a network connection. Information about 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 course comprises 12 credit points which can be completed on a full-time basis over three trimesters or part-time equivalent. Students who hold an undergraduate degree in a non-computing field will be required to take a compulsory core of four foundation units: SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774 in place of electives. The Master of Information Technology articulates with the Graduate Certificate (4 credit points) and the Graduate Diploma (8 credit points) of Information Technology.
Specialisations
There are four specialised streams:
Network Computing
Software Development
IT Security
Course structure
Individual students′ course structures will depend upon their basis of entry into the Master of Information Technology, and their preferred specialism. For example, a student entering the MIT with a non-computing undergraduate degree will have to undertake the four compulsory foundation units. All students must also complete two core project units: SIT764 Project Management and SIT782 Practical Project. (Students intending to articulate into the Master of Information Technology (Professional) may receive exemption from completing the required project unit).
If this student then wishes to follow the Network Computing specialism, he or she will then have to take the four units that make up that particular specialism, as outlined above. This student may then elect to make up the remaining 2 credit points in the required 12-credit-point structure from other SIT7- units, as listed under general units.
Foundation units
Trimester 1
| SIT771 | Object-Oriented Development (B, X) |
| SIT773 | Software Design and Engineering (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| SIT772 | Database and Information Retrieval (B, X) |
| SIT774 | Web and Internet Programming (B, X) |
Core project units
| SIT764 | Project Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT782 | Practical Project (B, X) |
General units
| SIT701 | Internet Core and Enterprise Routing (B) |
| SIT702 | Advanced Network Engineering (B) |
| SIT703 | Advanced Digital Forensics (B, X) |
| SIT704 | Advanced Topics in Digital Security (B, X) |
| SIT717 | Advanced Data Mining (B, X) |
| SIT725 | Advanced Software Engineering (B, X) |
| SIT735 | Communications Network Security (B, X) |
| SIT737 | Service Oriented Architectures and Technologies (B, X) |
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology (B, X) |
| SIT751 | Java Network Programming (B, X) |
| SIT763 | IT Security Management (B, X) |
| SIT764 | Project Management (B, G, X) |
| SIT775 | IT Services in Organisations (B, X) |
| SIT780 | eSystems Software Development (B, X) |
| SIT783 | Linux and Open Source Software (B, X) |
| SIT784 | Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (B, X) |
| SIT794 | Services Management (B, X) |
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 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)
