Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Networking)

Course summary

The Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Networking) involves an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation of IT in business and government, and how to effectively manage those issues.

This degree is suitable for those without an IT background seeking to develop the fundamental skills required to work in the sector, or to undertake a management role in which an understanding of IT implementation is essential.

What you will study
You will study core subjects in programming, data management and security, information design and content management, e-business technologies, strategic network design, systems development and business process management. You will also complete a minor research project or report.

This degree
With the proliferation of mobile and other devices with network capability, along with the rising popularity of the Internet, users and application providers expect services to be available anytime and anywhere. This course in Enterprise Networking provides you with the skills to project manage and administer computer networks and security risks.

This course will prepare you for a career in network administration or network design and management, or network security engineer or administrator.

Course information

Study area

Business, Information & Communication Technology

Campus

Rainstar

Course Code

432

RSU SCORE

-

Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

083840F

RSU CODE

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

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 Research, synthesise and apply key information and apply expert judgement in information technology, systems design and project planning
2 Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both information technology professionals and stakeholders.
3 Work as an individual and as a member of a team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
4 Employ independent learning strategies to update professional knowledge in information technology of innovations techniques, industry trends and standards.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Information Technology, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of

1. Core Subjects

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
CSIT810 Programming with Python 6 Autumn
CSIT815 Data Management and Security 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT940 Research Methodology 6 Autumn, Spring
ISI9332 Business Process Management 6 Spring
ISIT906 Information Design and Content Management 6 Spring
Year 2
ISIT990 Professional Practice and Research Project 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
OR
ISIT998 Information Technology Research Report 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
AND  
ISIT950 Systems Development Methodologies 6 Autumn
MTS9207 Frontend Web Programming 6 Spring

2. Plus one of the following options: 

 a. Students intending to graduate with a major are required to complete;

  • 24 credit points towards the major, as outlined below; and
  • 18 credit points from the MIT Graduate Subjects List and/or Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List.

 b. Students intending to graduate without a nominated major are required to complete;

  • 42 credit points from the MIT Graduate Subjects List and/or Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List, of which at least 12 credit points must be from the Advanced MIT Graduate Subjects List. 

Note: Do not choose more than 24 credit points from 800 level subjects.

Majors

Students may choose to major in:

  • IT Strategic Management
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Information Systems Development 

IT Strategic Management

Students will complete a total of 24 cp, chosen from the following:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT901 Information Systems and Strategy 6 Autumn
ISIT908 IT Governance and Organisational Issues 6 Autumn
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management 6 Autumn
ISIT946 Project and Change Management 6 Spring

Enterprise Networking

Students will complete 24 cp from the following:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT937 Information Technology Security and Risk Management 6 Autumn
ISIT938 eBusiness Technologies 6 Autumn
ISIT925 Strategic Network Design 6 Spring
ISIT946 Project and Change Management 6 Spring

Information Systems Development

Students will complete 24 cp from the following:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT919 Knowledge Engineering 6 Autumn
ISIT904 Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration 6 Spring
ISIT943 Programming for Social Innovation 6 Not on offer in 2020
ISIT946 Project and Change Management 6 Spring

 

MIT Graduate Subjects List 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
INFO911 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery 6 Autumn
ISIT901 Information Systems and Strategy 6 Autumn
ISIT919 Knowledge Engineering 6 Autumn
ISIT930 Introduction to Health Informatics 6 Autumn
ISIT937 Information Technology Security and Risk Management 6 Autumn
ISIT938 eBusiness Technologies 6 Autumn
CSCI927 Service-Oriented Software Engineering 6 Spring
ISIT906 Information Design and Content Management 6 Spring
ISIT910 IT-enabled Supply Chain Management 6 Spring
ISIT912 Big Data Management 6 Spring
ISIT925 Strategic Network Design 6 Spring
ISIT929 Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing 6 Spring
ISIT943 Programming for Social Innovation 6 Not on offer in 2020
ISIT918 Strategic Network Management 6 Not offered in this year

MIT Advanced Graduate Subjects List

Students intending to graduate without a nominated major are required to complete at least 12 cp from the following list. 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ISIT908 IT Governance and Organisational Issues 6 Autumn
ISIT917 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management 6 Autumn
MTS9307 Backend Web Programming 6 Autumn
ISIT904 Enterprise Architecture Design and Systems Integration 6 Spring
ISIT946 Project and Change Management 6 Spring

 

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the American Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the Professional Level.

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).