• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

Study plan

Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management complete 48 credit points (cp) made up of at least 5 core units of study (30cp), subject to meeting prior learning requirements and timetabling.

After completing 24cp of coursework, candidates who achieve a minimum credit average may select 12cp of information technology project units of study among their core units. IT projects are completed in development, analysis, or research in COMP5705 Information Technology Short Project (6cp) with COMP5706 IT industry Placement Project (6cp), or COMP5703 Information Technology Project (12cp). Projects are normally related to a student's area of employment.

Candidates who achieve a minimum distinction average in their first 24cp of study may be eligible for the research pathway. Candidates pursuing a research pathway complete INFO5993 IT Research Methods (6cp) plus COMP5702 IT Research Project A (12cp) and COMP5704 IT Research Project B (6cp). The research project is undertaken on an approved topic under the supervision of an academic staff member, subject to the approval of the School.

Classes are generally held in the evening between 6pm and 9pm to accommodate professionals who are employed during the day.

Progression rules

A candidate for the degree of Master of Information Technology Management must complete 24 credit points with an average mark of at least 65 before undertaking any information technology project units of study. With permission from the dean or nominee, a candidate for the Master of Information Technology who has completed 24 credit points from foundational or specialist units of study with an average mark of at least 75 may undertake research path units of study.

Capstone experience

A capstone experience comprises one or more units of study designed by the faculty to provide you with an opportunity to draw together the learning that has taken place during the award, synthesise this with your prior learning and experience, and draw conclusions that will form the basis for further investigation, and intellectual and/or professional growth.

Eligible candidates in the Master of Information Technology Management can pursue a research pathway or undertake an information technology project in their final semester, using the knowledge gained during the course.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Information Technology Management may pursue employment in areas that use computing technology to operate and expand business endeavours. The course has been specifically designed for graduates who are currently moving along, or seeking to move along, a career path through managerial roles such as project manager, program manager, general manager of operations, chief information officer or chief technology officer.

Course accreditation

The Master of Information Technology Management has been developed under the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) http://www.acs.org.au/ and it has been accredited by the ACS as a professional level course in information technology.

Further study

The University of Sydney is a research intensive institution with a strong track record of technology transfer and commercialisation. Research activities in the School of Information Technologies focus on algorithmics and applications, enterprise computing, human-centred computing, and IT applications in health care. If you would like to be part of Sydney's IT research community, you may consider applying for admission to a higher degree by research. Students completing a research degree undertake supervised research and submit a written thesis at the completion of their studies in the degree of Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy

Other study options

Individual units of study within the course may be undertaken by suitably qualified candidates who do not wish to complete an award course. Non-award candidates are students of the University, consequently on satisfactory completion of unit of study requirements, candidates receive an academic transcript showing the details of the unit or units of study undertaken, with results and grades. Subject to the approval of the dean and individual course resolutions, completed non-award study may be credited to an award course.

Units of study may also be undertaken cross-institutionally by students, subject to the approval of the dean. Cross-institutional candidates are enrolled in a postgraduate award course at another university and have approval from their home institution to complete a unit or units of study at Sydney, to be credited toward their degree. Please contact the faculty about non-award and cross-institutional study.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Information Technology Management will hold a recognised bachelor's degree with a credit average (or equivalent) results and have a minimum of two years experience in the IT industry; or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management at the University of Sydney with a credit average; or have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma in Computing at the University of Sydney. The bachelor's degree does not have to be an information technology degree, but it should contain a significant amount of technical subjects related to computing, as typically found in an IT, engineering and IT, or engineering degree. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in other areas, such as finance, commerce, health engineering and IT, and social engineering and IT, who have completed relevant IT subjects will also be eligible. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree in any discipline who have worked in IT for more than five years will also be eligible.

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Faculty.

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Information Technology Management.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Information Technology Management.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2013, tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. The University's Future Students' webpage has further information about these additional incidental fees for postgraduate coursework students and postgraduate research students.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.