Master of Information Technology (Professional)

2014 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2014 course information
Award granted Master of Information Technology (Professional)
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code051581G Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeS779

Course overview

Deakin's postgraduate IT courses provide a combination of leading-edge theory and technical knowledge plus hands-on practical experience to prepare you for a successful career as an IT professional in Australia and around the world.

The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is designed to extend the specialised skills obtained in the Master of Information Technology.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

Professional recognition

The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).


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/sebe/it or by telephone 03 9244 6699.

Course rules

The course comprises 16 credit points, which can be completed on a full-time basis over four trimesters or part-time equivalent.

Course structure

Students complete 16 credit points, meeting all requirements for the 12 credit point Master of Information Technology, followed by a further 4 credit points from below:

SIT790Unit description is currently unavailable (4 cp), or

SIT791Unit description is currently unavailable (4 cp), or

SIT792Unit description is currently unavailable (2 cp), and

2 additional credit points chosen from the list of general units in the Master of Information Technology.