Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced
Course summary
The Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced is aimed primarily at graduates working in the ICT industry who will benefit from an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation and application of IT, and how to effectively manage these issues.
As technology increasingly becomes more important to business performance, there is a growing demand for IT graduates with technical and business expertise.
Course information
Study area
Business, Information & Communication Technology
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
1609
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
DL
CODE 1
067074F
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Recognised Bachelors degree majoring in information systems, information technology, computer science or related area, and a minimum of 2 years of professional ICT experience at SFIA level 4, for example job titles such as network administrator, web developer, business analyst, software engineer and systems analyst. A detailed description of the professional experience, endorsed by the students former employer, must be provided in the application.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $16,392 (2020) | $65,568 (2020) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact RSU Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.
The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, ie 4 subjects.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Recognised Bachelors degree majoring in information systems, information technology, computer science or related area, and a minimum of 2 years of professional ICT experience at SFIA level 4, for example job titles such as network administrator, web developer, business analyst, software engineer and systems analyst. A detailed description of the professional experience, endorsed by the students former employer, must be provided in the application.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
FEES
Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $16,920 (2020) | $67,680 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Applications Close
|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 27 July 2020 Applications Close
|
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically analyse and evaluate the more advanced and latest problems, concepts and theories in the field of information and communication technologies. | ||||||
| 2 | Evaluate, implement and use high level ICT tools, techniques, and methodologies applicable to the business, organization, government, education, public and health care environment. | ||||||
| 3 | Synthesise and apply key knowledge and apply expert judgment in information and communication technologies, systems design and project in IT management from organizational, business and innovation perspectives. | ||||||
| 4 | Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field and keep pace with innovations in information and communication technologies, industry trends and standards. | ||||||
| 5 | Further interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both IS/IT professionals and stakeholders. | ||||||
| 6 | Apply research and analytic methodologies with strong scientific and engineering backgrounds to implement evidence-based systems and management supported by modern ICT. | ||||||
| 7 | Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards, with apt attitudes towards challenges. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced, a candidate must complete 96 credit points comprised of the following:
1. Twelve (12) core subjects (78cp);
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects | |||
| Year 1 | |||
| CSIT940 | Research Methodology | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| MICT901 | Information Systems and Strategy | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT908 | IT Governance and Organisational Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT937 | IT Security and Risk Management | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT943 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Not on offer in 2020 |
| MICT904 | Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration | 6 | Spring |
| MICT906 | Information Design and Content Management | 6 | Spring |
| MICT925 | Strategic Network Design | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| CSCI910 | Software Requirements, Specifications and Formal Methods | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT950 | Systems Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
| MICT946 | Project and Change Management | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one of the following | |||
| ISIT990 | Professional Practice and Research Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| ISIT998 | Information Technology Research Report | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
2. Three (3) of the following Year 2 electives (18cp);
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFO911 | Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT919 | Knowledge Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT930 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI924 | Reasoning and Learning | 6 | Spring |
| CSCI971 | Advanced Computer Security | 6 | Spring |
| ISI9332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT929 | Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing | 6 | Spring |
Accreditation & professional recognition
The Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced has advanced professional level accreditation by the American Computer Society (ACS).
Why choose this course
World-renowned academic leaders covering a wide range of ICT majors are represented in the Faculty. Experts in areas such as Internet technology, telecommunications, IT policy and management, software engineering, computer security, power engineering, computer engineering, pure, applied, financial and industrial mathematics, applied statistics, data mining, information systems, e-health, electronic commerce and robotics, work in close contact, creating an R&D synergy vital to propel future advances in ICT.
The Faculty is one of largest sites of ICT research in the southern hemisphere. It has strong industrial links with major international companies, collaborative research and development projects with partners in South East Asia, Europe and USA, along with research partnerships in China, UK, USA, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and India.
The Faculty's work has created strong collaborative ties with the Simulation and Modelling, Research and Teaching (SMART) facility and the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI).
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