Master of Information Technology/Master of Commerce
Course summary for local students
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B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Information Technology / Master of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Off campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $21,640* - Full-fee paying place |
| Level | Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates) |
| Faculty contacts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment School of Information Technology Tel 03 9244 6699
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| CRICOS course code | 049694E |
| Deakin course code | D750 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
Course overview
The Master of Information Technology/Master of Commerce is a combined degree which provides a balance of theoretical and practical skills in both modern information technology and recent developments in commerce. 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 commerce.
Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2013 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit can be viewed from the Unit Search. Please note that the 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 Commerce is a 16-credit-point degree including 6 credit points of core units (depending upon previous studies), 6 credit points of elective Information Technology units (which may form an IT specialism), and 4 credit points not previously studied from the Master of Commerce (choice of units must form a Master of Commerce specialisation).
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 |
| SIT772 | Database and Information Retrieval |
| SIT773 | Software Design and Engineering |
| SIT774 | Web and Internet Programming |
Specialisations
There are four specialised streams:
Network Computing
Software Development
IT Security
Course structure
Core units
| MPA701 | Accounting |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
| MPF753 | Finance |
| SIT764 | Project Management |
| SIT782 | Practical Project |
Elective units
Select 6 credit points of Master of Information Technology grouped units. Refer to the Master of Information Technology for details of unit offerings.
Plus 4 credit points of units not previously studied from the Master of Commerce (choice of units must form at least one Master of Commerce specialisation). Commerce graduates will normally be precluded from one or more of the core commerce units and required to undertake substitute units from the full range of commerce grouped units. These students are expected to specialise in an area other than their undergraduate major(s).
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
