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INFT19P - Software Engineering (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 eitherITEC800 The Software Development Process (4)
    orITEC802 Object Oriented Technology (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)
    ITEC832 Application Integration (4)
    ITEC841 Project and Risk 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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