Graduate Diploma of Information Technology GradDipInfoTech
Master of Information Technology MInfoTech
Master of Information Technology (Business Analysis) MInfoTech(BusAnlys)
Master of Information Technology (Computer Networking) MInfoTech(CompNet)
Master of Information Technology (IT Management) MInfoTech(ITMgt)
Master of Information Technology (Network Security) MInfoTech(NetSec)
Master of Information Technology (Software Design and Development) MInfoTech(SoftwareDsgn&Dev)
Master of Information Technology (Specialisation 1 / Specialisation 2) MInfoTech(Spec1/Spec2)
Master of Information Technology (Systems Analysis) MInfoTech(SysAnlys)
Course Study Modes and LocationsGraduate Diploma of Information Technology (2610IT)Distance Education - Wagga WaggaOn Campus - CSU Study Centre MelbourneOn Campus - CSU Study Centre Sydney
Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) (2811IT)Distance Education - Wagga WaggaOn Campus - CSU Study Centre MelbourneOn Campus - CSU Study Centre Sydney
Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) (2812IT)Distance Education - Wagga WaggaOn Campus - CSU Study Centre BrisbaneOn Campus - CSU Study Centre MelbourneOn Campus - CSU Study Centre SydneyOn Campus - Port Macquarie
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Normal course durationMaster of Information Technology (with specialisations)Full-time 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
Part-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)1.5 years study (96 points) is required for the course completion of the Master of Information Technology 12 subject course.2.0 years study (128 points) is required for the course completion of Master of Information Technology 16 subject course.
Graduate Diploma of Information TechnologyFull-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Admission criteria CSU Admission PolicyMaster of Information Technology (with specialisations)For entry to the Master of Information Technology applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
Applicants will normally be required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a qualification deemed to be equivalent. However, applicants with other academic and/or professional qualifications acceptable to the University will also be considered.
CreditCSU Credit PolicyMaster of Information Technology (with specialisations)No special arrangements apply
Graduate Diploma of Information TechnologyNo special arrangements apply.
ArticulationThe Master and Graduate Diploma make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
Graduation requirementsMaster of Information Technology (with specialisations)To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
Graduate Diploma of Information TechnologyTo graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Course StructureGraduate Diploma of Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma consists of four (4) core subjects and four (4) restricted electives.Core subjects
ITC505 ICT Project Management ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics ITC544 Computer Organisation and Architecture ITC556 Database Systems Restricted Electives Choose four (4) subjects from:
ITC504 Interface Useability ITC508 Object Modelling ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC515 Professional Programming Practice ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC518 Principles of Programming using C# ITC538 Programming in Java 1 ITC521 Programming in Java 2 ITC539 Android App Development ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC558 Programming Principles ITC560 Internet of Things ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC563 IT Management Issues ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security ITC570 IT Project Experience ITC595 Information Security ITC596 IT Risk Management ITC597 Digital ForensicsMaster of Information Technology (12 subjects)
The Master degree consists of the Graduate Diploma requirements as set out above and
four (4) subjects from the same specialisation. This will allow graduation with a particular specialisation - e.g., Master of Information Technology (Network Security); or four subjects across specialisations. This will allow graduation with a generic Master of Information TechnologyNote: All students must complete the capstone subject ITC571 regardless of whether they undertake a specialisationComputer Networking Specialisation
Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation** Restricted electives Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC560 Internet of Things ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC595 Information Security
Network Security Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security ITC595 Information Security ITC596 IT Risk Management ITC597 Digital Forensics
Cloud Computing Specialisation
Compulsory subjects: ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation** Restricted Electives: Choose two (2) subjects from: ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC560 Internet of Things ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security
Software Design and Development Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC508 Object Modelling ITC515 Professional Programming Practice ITC518 Principles of Programming using C# ITC538 Programming in Java 1 ITC521 Programming in Java 2 ITC539 Android App Development ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC558 Programming Principles
Mobile Programming Specialisation
Compulsory subjects: ITC539 Android App Development ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted Electives: Choose two (2) subjects from: ITC518 Principles of Programming using C# ITC538 Programming in Java 1 ITC521 Programming in Java 2 ITC558 Programming Principles
Systems Analysis Specialisation
Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC504 Interface Useability ITC508 Object Modelling ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC558 Programming Principles ITC596 IT Risk Management
IT Management Specialisation
Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from:
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG ITC563 IT Management Issues ITC595 Information Security ITC596 IT Risk Management
Business Analysis Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from:
HRM552 Organisational Behaviour ITC504 Interface Useability ITC508 Object Modelling ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC596 IT Risk Management MGT501 Management Theory and Practice
** Capstone subject for this course
Master of Information Technology (16 subjects)
The Master degree consists of the Graduate Diploma requirements as set out above and
four (4) restricted elective subjects; plus four (4) subjects from the same specialisation OR four subjects from across specialisationsCompletion of four (4) subjects in the same specialisation will allow graduation with a particular specialisation - e.g., Master of Information Technology (Network Security). Completion of four (4) subjects across specialisations will allow graduation with a generic Master of Information Technology Note: It is possible to graduate with two specialisations by undertaking four subjects from two distinct specialisations. Subjects that are counted towards one specialisation may not be counted towards another. All students must undertake the capstone subject ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation, regardless of whether they study 0, 1 or more specialisations. Restricted electives Choose four (4) restricted electives from: ITC504 Interface Useability ITC508 Object Modelling ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC515 Professional Programming Practice ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC518 Principles of Programming using C# ITC538 Programming in Java 1 ITC521 Programming in Java 2 ITC539 Android App Development ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC558 Programming Principles ITC560 Internet of Things ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC563 IT Management Issues ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security ITC570 IT Project Experience ITC595 Information Security ITC596 IT Risk Management ITC597 Digital Forensics
Specialisations Computer Networking Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC513 Wireless Networking Concepts ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC560 Internet of Things ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC595 Information Security
Network Security Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security ITC595 Information Security ITC596 IT Risk Management ITC597 Digital Forensics
Cloud Computing Specialisation
Compulsory subjects: ITC561 Cloud Computing ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose two (2) subjects from:
ITC514 Linux Server Administration ITC542 Internetworking with TCP/IP ITC560 Internet of Things ITC568 Cloud Privacy and Security
Software Design and Development Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC508 Object Modelling ITC515 Professional Programming Practice ITC518 Principles of Programming using C# ITC538 Programming in Java 1 ITC521 Programming in Java 2 ITC539 Android App Development ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC558 Programming Principles
Mobile Programming Specialisation
Compulsory subjects: ITC539 Android App Development ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted Electives: Choose two (2) subjects from: ITC518 Principles of Programming using C# ITC538 Programming in Java 1 ITC521 Programming in Java 2 ITC558 Programming Principles
Systems Analysis Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from: ITC504 Interface Usability ITC508 Object Modelling ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC558 Programming Principles ITC596 IT Risk Management
IT Management Specialisation
Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from:
ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG ITC563 IT Management Issues ITC595 Information Security ITC596 IT Risk Management
Business Analysis Specialisation Compulsory subject: ITC571 Emerging Technologies and Innovation**
Restricted electives: Choose three (3) subjects from:
HRM552 Organisational Behaviour ITC504 Interface Useability ITC508 Object Modelling ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation ITC548 System Analysis PG ITC596 IT Risk Management MGT501 Management Theory and Practice
** Capstone subject for this course
Enrolment PatternBecause of the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects, depending upon the availability of subjects and the meeting of any prerequisites or assumed knowledge. Students are encouraged to enrol in core subjects in the initial sessions and complete as many of these as possible before selecting specialisation subjects.
AccreditationThe Master of Information Technology has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the Professional level until 2017. The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the Associate level until 2017.