Faculty of Science and Technology
Deakin University
Deakin’s postgraduate IT courses provide a combination of leading-edge theory and technical knowledge plus hands-on practical experience to prepare graduates for a successful career as an IT professional in Australia and around the world.
Continual consultation with industry ensures the courses are relevant and up-to-date with workplace demand and that our program is designed to meet future industry requirements.
The program offers the flexibility to tailor your course to suit your own needs. You may choose to specialise in IT Security, IT Services, Network Computing or Software Development or take the option of selecting units from across a range of areas in order to get a broad grounding in IT.
Most areas of expertise offered as specialisms at Deakin have strong employer demand and are considered a high priority on the Australian Migrant Occupations in Demand List.
You will have access to specialist research and the opportunity to establish long-term contacts with the people who are shaping and influencing all levels of IT.
The option of flexible delivery enables you to balance work, family and study.
This program offers students the flexibility to respond to the demands of their careers. 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.
Individual students’ course structures will be dependent upon their basis of entry into the course, and their preferred specialism, for example, a student entering the course with a non-computing undergraduate degree will have to undertake the four compulsory foundation units. All Masters’ level students must also complete two core project units. See the course structure outline on page 4.
Network Computing
Plan, install, provision 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.
Software Development
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.
IT Security
Develop skills in securing data, communications and infrastructure as well as investigating, analysing and providing solutions to computer crime. You’ll also 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 give you a solid foundation in areas including information security, internet and network security, access controls and firewalls. Along with your work experience, the units prepare you towards obtaining 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 (www.isc2.org).
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-lead economy.
Choice of industry-based learning or research project.
For application dates and to apply for the postgraduate IT program please visit: applicantportal.deakin.edu.au/connect_PROD/webconnect
Deakin’s postgraduate IT courses have been designed by professionals for professionals seeking to advance their careers in the highly competitive IT industry.
Industry representatives from leading IT firms, state government departments and highly respected industry organisations contribute to course development, to ensure that our courses are tailored to produce the graduate skills that industry employers value.
You’ll graduate with a broad knowledge and understanding of general issues, concepts and practices in Information Technology and a sound knowledge and understanding of the technological aspects of IT. The course allows you to develop a raft of generic skills, in addition to strong IT skills, enabling you to pursue a challenging career as an IT professional within a wide range of industries.
Deakin’s postgraduate IT program reflects industry needs, offering areas of study that are of crucial importance to IT development and applications.
You’ll experience guest lectures and
project- based activities involving leading
IT professionals from a range of industries.
Our partnerships with industry provide
opportunities for students to get hands on
experience working on industry projects.
Deakin Information Technology Advisory Board
ANZ
Australian Film Television and Radio School
(AFTRS)
Computershare
Department of Justice Victoria
Express Promotions Aust Pty Ltd
IBM Australia Ltd
Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology
(MIBT)
Microsoft Australia
Netventure
Satyam
Tantalus Interactive Pty Ltd
Telstra
Transmission Games
University of Tasmania
Univise Pty Ltd
The postgraduate Information Technology program is accredited at the Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The Master of Information Technology has been externally assessed for quality and content by the ACS, ensuring it meets the highest standard of the profession and industry.
Deakin University, as an official CISCO
local academy, enables students to prepare
for the CISCO CCNA (Cisco Certified
Network Associate) Industry certification
by completing two specific units as part of
their postgraduate study. This accreditation
is highly valued by employers and the
opportunity to gain CISCO accreditation
while qualifying for a postgraduate
course in IT allows Deakin students
to make tremendous savings in both
time and money.
Courses offering work experience in industry and work integrated learning are highly sought after by employers and students alike as they play a critical role in the development of employability skills and job readiness of graduates.
Students who are selected for Deakin’s Science and Technology Industry-based Learning (IBL) program are able to work in industry in a role related to their area of study as part of their course. The IBL placements also come with an industryfunded scholarship.
Master of IT (Professional) students may undertake a trimester (3–6 months) of industry based learning or a trimester of research under the supervision of Deakin researchers.
Information in this publication was correct at the date of publish. For the most up to date information please refer to the Deakin course website www.deakin.edu.au/courses (for course structures) and VTAC www.vtac.edu.au (for pre-requisites).
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