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INFT15P - Information Technology (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major: Information Technology
Area of Study: Information Technology and Computing
Degrees: PGDipInfoTech - Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Offered By: ICS - Division of Information and Communication Sciences
Admission Requirements:Candidates must possess one of the following: * a bachelor degree with a substantial practical or theoretical computing component from an Australian university (or equivalent), or * a graduate diploma in an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) discipline from an Australian university (or equivalent), or * a bachelor degree in a non-ICT discipline and at least three years' professional experience in an ICT role. Candidates seeking entry on the basis of tertiary studies alone must have attained a GPA 2.75 (out of 4.00). Candidates seeking entry on the basis of work experience must provide a detailed work summary and written references. All candidates must demonstrate strong programming skills in at least one programming language, Candidates without sufficient formal computing from either their tertiary studies or work experience may be required to complete units from the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology before being accepted into the Masters program.
Fees:425
Attendance Modes:
  • Internal
Study Loads:
  • Full Time (.5)
  • Part Time
Commencing Study Periods:

    General Requirements

    Specific Requirements

    800 level
    Required one ofITEC800 The Software Development Process (4)
    ITEC801 Introduction to Distributed Systems (4)
    ITEC802 Object Oriented Technology (4)
    ITEC803 Computer Networks (4) 4
    Required two ofITEC820 Software Development Methods, Tools and CASE (4)
    ITEC821 Requirements Engineering (4)
    ITEC822 Advanced Programming in Software Engineering (4)
    ITEC823 Extreme Programming (4)
    ITEC824 Software Development for Handheld and Mobile Devices (4)
    ITEC830 XML Technologies (4)
    ITEC831 Advanced Internet Programming (4)
    ITEC832 Application Integration (4)
    ITEC833 Web Server Technologies and Web Services (4)
    ITEC841 Project and Risk Management (4)
    ITEC842 Enterprise Management (4)
    ITEC843 Research and Development Practice and Management (4)
    ITEC844 Strategic Project Management (4)
    ITEC850 Network Management (4)
    ITEC851 Networking Technologies (4)
    ITEC852 System and Network Security (4)
    ITEC853 Advanced Network Concepts (4)
    ITEC854 Security Management (4)
    ITEC855 Security Technologies (4)
    ITEC870 Databases Applications Development (4)
    ITEC871 Information Systems Design and Management (4) 8
    Required 4 cp fromITEC800-809
    ITEC812-899 4
    Electives
    Balance of credit points required
    TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM 16

    Notes

    Candidates are strongly encouraged to complete ITEC802 Object Oriented Technology for the core component of their program. All student programs are subject to approval by the Program Director.
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