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School of Information Technologies

The School of Information Technologies offers the postgraduate degree programs outlined in the table below.

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

School of Information Technology

Master of Information Technology

Foundational, Specialist and Project units of study for the Master of Information Technology, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and Graduate Certificate in Information Technology as shown in the following tables.
Candidates for the degree of Master of Information Technology are required to complete 48 credit points from the units of study as follows:
1. A total of 48 credit points must be completed.
2. A maximum of 24 credit points can be selected from Foundational units of study.
3. At least 24 credit points should come from specialist units of study or IT project units of study.
4. Every candidate must complete a defined major in the Master of Information Technology, which requires them to complete at least 18 credit points of core units in the designated major and INFO5990.
5. After completing 24 credit points of units of study, candidates who achieve Credit average results or above may select 12 credit points of IT project units of study among their specialist units.
6. After completing 24 credit points of course work, candidates who have Distinction average results or above may be eligible for the Research Path subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Information Technologies and the Dean.
7. Candidates who pursue the Research path must take INFO5993 and 18 credit points from IT Research units of study.
8. A maximum of 18 credit points may be selected, from units outside the School of IT, of which no more than 12 credits may be from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT.

Foundational units

A maximum of 24 credit points of Foundational units can be taken.
COMP5028
Object-Oriented Design
6    A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience.
N INFO3220
Semester 1
COMP5114
Digital Media Fundamentals
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5116
Internet Protocols
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5138
Relational Database Management Systems
6    A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5206
Introduction to Information Systems
6    N INFO5210
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5211
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5214
Software Development in Java
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5001
System Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138
N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743
Semester 2

Core Professional Practice Pathway unit

Compulsory unit for the Professional Practice Pathway
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Specialist units

A minimum of 18 credit points of Specialist units must be taken.
COMP5045
Computational Geometry
6    A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-Oh notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees.
N COMP4045
Semester 1
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language
N COMP4046
Semester 1
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.
N NETS4047
Semester 2
COMP5048
Information Visualisation
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
N COMP4048
Semester 2
COMP5318
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
6    A COMP5138 and familiarity with basic statistics
Semester 1
COMP5338
Advanced Data Models
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138 (Relational Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1). The Extensible Markup Language (XML) in not a pre-requisite as it will be taught in this unit.
Semester 2
COMP5347
e-Commerce Technology
6    A COMP5028 Object Oriented Analysis and Design.The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
COMP5415
Multimedia Authoring and Production
6    A COMP5114
Semester 2
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A COMP5116 AND (ELEC3506 OR COMP5116)
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5425
Multimedia Storage, Retrieval & Delivery
6    A COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A Equivalent of COMP5116
Semester 1
COMP5456
Computational Methods for Life Sciences
6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456
Semester 2
ELEC5507
Error Control Coding
6    A Basic knowledge on digital communications. Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra.
Semester 1
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5510
Satellite Communication Systems
6    A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed.
Semester 2
ELEC5511
Optical Communication Systems
6    A (ELEC3505 Communications) and (ELEC3405 Communications Electronics and Photonics) or equivalent
Semester 1
ELEC5512
Optical Networks
6    A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics
Semester 2
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing
6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems) orequivalent. Ability to program in a high level language.
N ELEC4602
Semester 1
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
HIMT5058
Health Informatics Applications
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
HIMT5060
Integration for Health Informatics
6      Semester 2
HIMT5069
Health Care Systems
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6    P Permission of Head of School
N INFO4010

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
INFO5011
IT Advanced Topic B
6    P Permission of Head of School
N INFO4011

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5301
Information Security Management
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable.
Semester 1
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6007
Project Management in IT
6    A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage.
N PMGT5871
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6010
Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
6    A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects.
P INFO6007
Semester 2
Summer Late
INFS6012
Enterprise Systems Management
6   

This is a defined elective unit of study in both the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce programs.
Semester 1
INFS6017
Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt
6      Semester 2
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Project units

Candidates who achieve Credit (65%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may select 12 credit points of IT project units of study.
COMP5703
Information Technology Project
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5705
Information Technology Short Project
6    N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
Winter Main
COMP5706
IT Industry Placement Project
6    N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Research path units

Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may select 18 credit points of IT project units of study.
Candidates who pursue the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
COMP5702
IT Research Project A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5704
IT Research Project B
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5993
IT Research Methods
6    A Elementary
N INFO4990

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Majors for the Master of Information Technology

Business Information Systems Major

Core units

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5206
Introduction to Information Systems
6    N INFO5210
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 12 credit points from:
INFO5301
Information Security Management
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable.
Semester 1
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFS6012
Enterprise Systems Management
6   

This is a defined elective unit of study in both the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce programs.
Semester 1
INFS6017
Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt
6      Semester 2

Computer Networks Major

Core unit

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 18 credit points from:
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.
N NETS4047
Semester 2
COMP5116
Internet Protocols
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A COMP5116 AND (ELEC3506 OR COMP5116)
Semester 2
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A Equivalent of COMP5116
Semester 1
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1

Computer Science Major

Core unit

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 18 credit points from:
COMP5045
Computational Geometry
6    A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-Oh notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees.
N COMP4045
Semester 1
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language
N COMP4046
Semester 1
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.
N NETS4047
Semester 2
COMP5048
Information Visualisation
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
N COMP4048
Semester 2
COMP5211
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5321
Logic and System Verification
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
COMP5456
Computational Methods for Life Sciences
6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456
Semester 2

Database Management Systems Major

Core unit

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 18 credit points from:
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language
N COMP4046
Semester 1
COMP5138
Relational Database Management Systems
6    A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5318
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
6    A COMP5138 and familiarity with basic statistics
Semester 1
COMP5338
Advanced Data Models
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138 (Relational Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1). The Extensible Markup Language (XML) in not a pre-requisite as it will be taught in this unit.
Semester 2
COMP5425
Multimedia Storage, Retrieval & Delivery
6    A COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1

Health Informatics Major

Core units

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 12 credit points from:
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language
N COMP4046
Semester 1
COMP5456
Computational Methods for Life Sciences
6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456
Semester 2
HIMT5058
Health Informatics Applications
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
HIMT5060
Integration for Health Informatics
6      Semester 2
HIMT5069
Health Care Systems
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6007
Project Management in IT
6    A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage.
N PMGT5871
Semester 1
Semester 2

Multimedia Technology Major

Core unit

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

One unit of study from the Computer Science Major may also be included.
COMP5114
Digital Media Fundamentals
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5415
Multimedia Authoring and Production
6    A COMP5114
Semester 2
COMP5425
Multimedia Storage, Retrieval & Delivery
6    A COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1

Project Management Major

Core units
Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6007
Project Management in IT
6    A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage.
N PMGT5871
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 12 credit points from:
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
INFO5001
System Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138
N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743
Semester 2
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6010
Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
6    A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects.
P INFO6007
Semester 2
Summer Late
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Check Project Management timetable for PMGT6867 delivery modes.

Software Engineering Major

Core unit

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 18 credit points from:
Students may count either COMP5028 or COMP5214 or INFO5001 towards this major, but not more than one of these Foundational units.
One unit of study from the Computer Science Major may also be included.
COMP5028
Object-Oriented Design
6    A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience.
N INFO3220
Semester 1
COMP5214
Software Development in Java
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5347
e-Commerce Technology
6    A COMP5028 Object Oriented Analysis and Design.The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
INFO5001
System Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138
N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743
Semester 2

Telecommunications Engineering Major

Core unit

Candidates pursuing the Research path take INFO5993 instead of INFO5990.
INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Select 18 credit points from:
COMP5116
Internet Protocols
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A COMP5116 AND (ELEC3506 OR COMP5116)
Semester 2
ELEC5507
Error Control Coding
6    A Basic knowledge on digital communications. Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra.
Semester 1
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5510
Satellite Communication Systems
6    A Knowledge of error probabilities, analog and digital modulation techniques and error performance evaluation studied in ELEC3505 Communications and ELEC4505 Digital Communication Systems, is assumed.
Semester 2
ELEC5511
Optical Communication Systems
6    A (ELEC3505 Communications) and (ELEC3405 Communications Electronics and Photonics) or equivalent
Semester 1
ELEC5512
Optical Networks
6    A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics
Semester 2

Master of Information Technology Management

Core and Elective units of study for the Master of Information Technology Management, Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management and the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management are shown in the following table.
Candidates for the degree of Master of Information Technology Management are required to complete 48 credit points from the units of study as follows:
1. A total of 48 credit points must be completed;
2. At least 30 credit points must be Core units of study;
3. INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT must be completed as a Core unit of study;
4. INFO5991 Services Science Management and Eng must be completed as a Core unit of study;
5. INFO5992 Understanding IT Innovations must be completed as a Core unit of study;
6. A maximum of 18 credit points of Elective units of study can be taken, of which no more than 12 credit points can be from outside the Faculty of Engineering and IT.
7. After completing 24 credit points, candidates who achieve Credit average results or above may select 12 credit points of Information Technology Project units of study;
8. After completing 24 credit points, candidates who have Distinction average results or above may be eligible for the Research Path subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Information Technologies and the Dean. Candidates in the Research Path are not required to take INFO5991 or INFO5992.

Core units - Mandatory

INFO5990
Professional Practice in IT
6    A Student`s enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have many years experience as a practising IT professional.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990 Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5992
Understanding IT Innovations
6    A INFO5990 Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity.
N PMGT5875
Semester 1
Semester 2

Core units - Additional

Candidates are required to take a minimum of 12 credit points and may take a maximum of 36 credit points of Additional Core units.
COMP5206
Introduction to Information Systems
6    N INFO5210
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5703
Information Technology Project
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5301
Information Security Management
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable.
Semester 1
INFO6007
Project Management in IT
6    A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelor`s degree in some area of IT, or have completed a Graduate Diploma in some area of IT, or have three years experience as a practising IT professional. Recent work experience, or recent postgraduate education, in software project management, software process improvement, or software quality assurance is an advantage.
N PMGT5871
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6010
Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
6    A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects.
P INFO6007
Semester 2
Summer Late
INFO6012
Information Technology Strategy & Value
6    A COMP5206 Introduction to Information Systems

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS5050
Knowledge Management Systems
6    A An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Good grasp of database technologies and the role of information systems in organisations.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1

Research path

Candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above over the first 24 credit points may select 18 credit points of IT project units of study.
COMP5702
IT Research Project A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5704
IT Research Project B
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5993
IT Research Methods
6    A Elementary
N INFO4990

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Elective units

Candidates may take a maximum of 18 credit points of Elective units.
COMP5028
Object-Oriented Design
6    A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience.
N INFO3220
Semester 1
COMP5114
Digital Media Fundamentals
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5116
Internet Protocols
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5138
Relational Database Management Systems
6    A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5213
Computer and Network Organisation
6      Semester 1
COMP5705
Information Technology Short Project
6    N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Late
Winter Main
COMP5706
IT Industry Placement Project
6    N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6    P Permission of Head of School
N INFO4010

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
INFS6012
Enterprise Systems Management
6   

This is a defined elective unit of study in both the Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Commerce programs.
Semester 1
INFS6013
Information Risk, Governance & Assurance
6      Semester 2
INFS6016
Technology Enabled Business Innovation
6      Semester 2
INFS6017
Strategic Information & Knowledge Mgmt
6      Semester 2
INFS6018
Managing Business Intelligence
6      Semester 1
PMGT5871
Project Process Planning and Control
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
Winter Main
PMGT5876
Strategic Delivery of Change
6    N WORK6026
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT6867
Quantitative Methods: Project Management
6      Semester 1
Semester 2

Graduate Diploma in Computing

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Computing are required to complete 48 credit points of the units of study from the table below.
Please note the following pre-requisites:
COMP5028 Object Oriented Design - 18 credit points
COMP5116 Internet Protocols - 18 credit points
COMP5028
Object-Oriented Design
6    A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience.
N INFO3220
Semester 1
COMP5114
Digital Media Fundamentals
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5116
Internet Protocols
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5138
Relational Database Management Systems
6    A Some experience in programming, ideally in Java.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5206
Introduction to Information Systems
6    N INFO5210
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5211
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5212
Software Construction
6    A Some prior knowledge of programming is preferred; for students without programming experience, extra assistance is given in the first 6 weeks of the semester.
Semester 1
COMP5213
Computer and Network Organisation
6      Semester 1
COMP5214
Software Development in Java
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5001
System Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138
N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743
Semester 2

For a standard enrolment plans for Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology Management, Graduate Diploma in Computing and associated degrees visit http://cusp.sydney.edu.au/engineering