Unit of study table
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Master of Information Technology Management |
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| Core, Specialist, Elective, Foundation, Professional Pathway Project and Research Pathway Research 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 72 credit points from the units of study as outlined below. | |||
| Candidates commence their enrolment in the Professional pathway. After completing 24 credit points of coursework, candidates may enrol in 12 credit points of Professional Pathway Project units. | |||
| For the Professional Pathway, the following units must be completed: | |||
| 1. a minimum of 18 credit points of Core units of study | |||
| 2. a minimum of 18 credit points of Specialist units of study | |||
| 3. a maximum of 12 credit points of Foundation units of study | |||
| 4. a minimum of 12 credit points of Professional Pathway Project units of study | |||
| 5. no credit points of Research Pathway units of study. | |||
| 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. | |||
| For the Research Pathway, the following units must be completed: | |||
| 1. a minimum of 18 credit points of Core units of study. | |||
| 2. a minimum of 12 credit points of Specialist units of study | |||
| 3. a maximum of 12 credit points of Foundation units of study | |||
| 4. a minimum of 24 credit points of Research Pathway units of study | |||
| 5. no Professional Pathway Project units of study. | |||
| Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management are required to complete 48 credit points from the units of study as follows: | |||
| 1. a minimum of 6 credit points of Core units of study, including INFO5990; and | |||
| 2. a minimum of 12 credit points of Specialist units of study, excluding Project units; and | |||
| 3. a maximum of 12 credit points of Foundation units of study. | |||
| Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management are required to complete 24 credit points from the units of study as follows: | |||
| 1. a minimum of 6 credit points of the Core units listed including INFO5990; | |||
| 2. a minimum of 6 credit points of Specialist units of study excluding Project units; and | |||
| 3. a maximum of 12 credit points of Foundation units of study. | |||
Core units |
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| Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management must complete all three Core units. | |||
| INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT |
6 | A Students enrolled in INFO5990 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelors 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. The main focus of the subject is to provide students with the necessary tools, basic skills, experience and adequate knowledge so they develop an awareness and an understanding of the responsibilities and issues associated with professional conduct and practice in the information technology sector. This unit is for MIT, MITM, MIT/MITM students only. |
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. Although some work experience is ideal in adding value to the case discussions, allowing students to pull from their personal experiences, those students with no work experience will be expected to do appropriate research on the discussion topics in order to contribute. N PMGT5875 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO6007 Project Management in IT |
6 | A Students enrolled in INFO6007 are assumed to have previously completed a Bachelors 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 |
Specialist units |
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| Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management must take a minimum of 18 credit points of Specialist units. | |||
| COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| INFO5060 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence |
6 | A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems |
Summer Early |
| 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 Engineering |
6 | A INFO5990. Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
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, OR 3-5 years working experience in IT Project Management |
Semester 2 |
| INFO6012 Information Technology Strategy and 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. |
Semester 1 |
| ISYS5070 Change Management in IT |
6 | A The unit is expected to be taken after the following related units INFO6007 Project Management in IT and COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems. |
Winter Main |
Elective units |
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| CISS6022 Cybersecurity |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| 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-O notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5046 Natural Language Processing |
6 | A Knowledge of an OO programming language |
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. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5048 Visual Analytics |
6 | A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills. |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5216 Mobile Computing |
6 | A COMP5214 OR INFO9103 - Software Development in JAVA, or similar introductory software development units |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5313 Large Scale Networks |
6 | A Algorithmic skills (as expected from any IT graduate). Basic probability knowledge. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining |
6 | A INFO9120 OR COMP5138 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5338 Advanced Data Models |
6 | A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138/ INFO9120 (Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1). |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5347 Web Application Development |
6 | A INFO9220 or COMP5028. 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 |
| COMP5349 Cloud Computing |
6 | A Good programming skills, especially in Java for the practical assignment, as well as proficiency in databases and SQL. The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses in related units such as COMP5214 OR INFO9103 Software Development in JAVA |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5405 Digital Media Computing |
6 | N COMP5114 OR COMP9419 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5415 Multimedia Design and Authoring |
6 | A COMP5114 or COMP9419. |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5416 Advanced Network Technologies |
6 | A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 OR ELEC5740 OR COMP5116 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5424 Information Technology in Biomedicine |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| COMP5425 Multimedia Retrieval |
6 | A COMP9007 or COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge. |
Semester 1 |
| COMP5426 Parallel and Distributed Computing |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| COMP5427 Usability Engineering |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| COMP5456 Introduction to Bioinformatics |
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 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5617 Empirical Security Analysis and Engineering |
6 | A ELEC5616 OR INFO2315. Good programming skills in Python or C. A reasonable technical orientation and basic networking knowledge is required. Students should bring the mathematical skills to understand cryptography; the unit will introduce the functional principles as background. Prior exposure to security is helpful, but not a pre-requisite. |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5618 Applied Cybersecurity |
6 | A (ELEC5616 OR INFO2315) with a grade of Credit or greater. Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| COMP5705 Information Technology Short Project |
6 | N COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main Winter Main |
| ELEC5507 Error Control Coding |
6 | A Fundamental mathematics including probability theory and linear algebra. Basic knowledge on digital communications. Basic MATLAB programming skills is desired. |
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 (ELEC3405 OR ELEC9405) AND (ELEC3505 OR ELEC9505). Basic knowledge of communications, electronics and photonics - |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5512 Optical Networks |
6 | A Knowledge of digital communications, wave propagation, and fundamental optics |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5614 Real Time Computing This unit of study is not available in 2017 |
6 | A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems) N MECH5701 |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5616 Computer and Network Security |
6 | A A programming language, basic maths. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5618 Software Quality Engineering |
6 | A You are capable of writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files. You are capable of design complex data structures and combine them in non trivial algorithms. You know how to use an integrated development environment. You are familiar and have worked previously with software version control systems. You know how to distribute the workload derived from the unit of study effectively throughout the week and make sure that time is truly productive. |
Semester 1 |
| ELEC5619 Object Oriented Application Frameworks |
6 | A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5620 Model Based Software Engineering |
6 | A A programming language, basic maths. |
Semester 2 |
| ELEC5622 Signals, Software and Health |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| HSBH5003 e-Health for Health Professionals |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| IDEA9106 Design Thinking |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| INFO5010 IT Advanced Topic A |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5011 IT Advanced Topic B |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5306 Enterprise Healthcare Information Systems |
6 | A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses in related units such as COMP5206 - Introduction to IS (or COMP5138 Relational DBMS). |
Semester 2 |
| INFS6012 Enterprise Systems Management |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| INFS6015 Business Process Management |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| INFS6016 Technology Enabled Business Innovation |
6 | A INFS6004 and; Understanding the major functions of a business and how those business functions interact internally and externally so the company can be competitive in the market is essential in order to critically analyse how and where a business can be innovative. Some knowledge of how technology can be applied in a business is also essential. Experience as a member of a project team is desirable. |
Semester 2 |
| INFS6018 Managing Business Intelligence |
6 | A (i) Essential Understanding the major functions of a business and how those business functions interact internally and externally so the company can be competitive in a changing market. How information systems can be used and managed in a business. How to critically analyse a business and determine its options for transformation. (ii) Desirable Experience as a member of a project team. |
Semester 1 |
| PUBH5010 Epidemiology Methods and Uses |
6 | N BSTA5011,CEPI5100 |
Semester 1 |
| STAT5003 Computational Statistical Methods |
6 | P STAT5002 |
Semester 2 |
Foundation Units |
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| COMP9007 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. N COMP5211 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP9103 Software Development in Java |
6 | N COMP5214 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP9110 System Analysis and Modelling |
6 | A Experience with a data model as in COMP9129 or COMP9103 or INFO9220 or INFO9120 or COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138 N ELEC3610 OR ELEC5743 OR INFO2110 OR INFO5001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP9120 Database Management Systems |
6 | A Some exposure to programming and some familiarity with data model concepts N INFO2120 OR INFO2820 OR INFO2005 OR INFO2905 OR COMP5138. Students who have previously studied an introductory database subject as part of their undergraduate degree should not enrol in this foundational unit, as it covers the same foundational content. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP9121 Design of Networks and Distributed Systems |
6 | N COMP5116 |
Semester 2 |
| COMP9220 Object-Oriented Design |
6 | A Students enrolled in COMP5028/INFO9220 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 COMP5028 OR INFO3220 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| COMP9419 Digital Media Fundamentals This unit of study is not available in 2017 |
6 | N COMP5114 |
Semester 1 |
| COMP9601 Computer and Network Organisation |
6 | N COMP5213 |
Semester 1 |
| INFO9003 IT for Health Professionals |
6 | N INFO5003 |
Semester 2 |
| INFO9117 Intro to Software Engineering Practice |
6 | A Skill as an individual programmer (as expected from any IT graduate, who could be admitted to GCertIT, GDipIT or MIT degree) Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| Only one of the two units COMP9220 Object-Oriented Design or INFO9110 Systems Analysis & Modelling can be taken. | |||
Professional Pathway Project Units |
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| 24 credit points of Core, Specialist or Foundation units must be completed before enrolling in any Project units of study. | |||
| The minimum requirement for the Professional Pathway is 12 credit points of Information Technology Capstone project units. These can be completed either as the two 6 credit point units, COMP5707 and COMP5708, over two semesters, or as the 12 credit point unit, COMP5703, in one semester. | |||
| COMP5703 Information Technology Capstone Project |
12 | P A candidate for the MIT, MITM or MIT / MITM who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. N COMP5702 OR COMP5704 OR COMP5707 OR COMP5708 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5707 Information Technology Capstone A |
6 | N COMP5702 OR COMP5704 OR COMP5703. Eligible students of the IT Capstone Project may choose either COMP5703 or COMP5707/COMP5708. Note: Department permission required for enrolment A candidate for the MDS, MIT, MITM or MIT / MITM who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the IT Capstone project will be required to complete both COMP5707 (6 CPS) & COMP5708 (6 CPS), totaling 12 CPS. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5708 Information Technology Capstone B |
6 | C COMP5707 N COMP5702 OR COMP5704 OR COMP5703. Eligible students of the IT Capstone Project may choose either COMP5703 or COMP5707/COMP5708. Note: Department permission required for enrolment A candidate for the MIT, MITM or MIT / MITM who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the IT Capstone project will be required to complete both COMP5707 (6 CPS) and COMP5708 (6 CPS), totaling 12 CPS. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Research Pathway units |
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| The Research Pathway is available to candidates who achieve Distinction (75%) average results or above in their first 24 credit points of enrolment, subject to the approval of the Program Director. | |||
| COMP5702 IT Research Project A |
12 | A Students should take INFO5993 - Research Methods in IT either concurrently or prior to undertaking this project unit. N COMP5707 OR COMP5708 OR COMP5703. Note: Department permission required for enrolment A candidate for the MIT, MITM or MIT / MITM who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the IT Research project will be required to complete both COMP5702 (12CPS) & COMP5704 (6 CPS), totaling 18 CPS. In addition, students should take INFO5993 - Research Methods in IT either concurrently or prior to undertaking this project unit. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5704 IT Research Project B |
6 | A Students should take INFO5993 - Research Methods in IT either concurrently or prior to undertaking this project unit. P A candidate for the MIT, MITM or MIT / MITM who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study with at least Distinction average marks may take this unit. N COMP5707 OR COMP5708 OR COMP5703. Students enrolling (and eligible) for the IT Research Project are not eligible to enrol in the IT Capstone Project Units. Note: Department permission required for enrolment A candidate for the MIT, MITM or MIT / MITM who has completed 24 credit points from Core, Specialist or Foundation units of study may take this unit. Eligible students for the IT Research project will be required to complete both COMP5702 (12CPS) & COMP5704 (6 CPS), totaling 18 CPS. In addition, students should take INFO5993 - Research Methods in IT either concurrently or prior to undertaking this project unit. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| INFO5993 IT Research Methods |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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