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MC061 Master of Information Technology

RMIT program code: MC061
CRICOS code: 065135C
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time (part-time study not available to International Students)

This program incorporates:
GD057 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
GC038 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology / GC039 Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering

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Program description

Future proof your IT career with a program that incorporates the latest industry input to meet tomorrow’s business needs. The fundamental aim of the information technology program is to ensure you are exposed to the theory and practice relevant to future challenges facing the software industry.

RMIT’s Computer Science and IT Industry Advisory Committee, supports this aim. Every effort is made to ensure hands-on experience and industry-relevant issues are explored. The programs are designed for computing and IT graduates who wish to develop software skills and problem solving ability. The degree encourages you to explore future technologies and challenges you to become an innovative thinker.

This software-oriented master degree provides in-depth study in at least one area of specialisation. These areas are aligned with relevant research activities and include:

• advanced databases
• bioinformatics
• computer security
• intelligent systems
• networked and distributed systems
• search engines
• software engineering

• web-based computing.

You may also undertake elective courses, minor thesis or business-oriented electives. If you are unsure if your prior degree and/or experience has provided you with comprehensive and practically-focused skills, you are advised to arrange for a personal information session or consider the Master of Computing, Master of Technology (Internet and Web Computing) or Master of Computer Science degrees.

The Master of Information Technology is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society.

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Careers

Graduates are highly sought after as specialists in critical areas of software development, through to the technical spectrum of IT, on to the management of software projects and up to the position of chief technical officer of an organisation.

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Program structure

Students must complete four advanced electives in one specialisation area, four more advanced electives from any combination of areas, and then either:

1. At least one advanced elective and at most three Vocational electives; OR
2. Research Methods and a Minor Thesis/Project.

Masters program 4 courses from chosen specialisation 4 advanced electives Either: At least one advanced elective and at most three Vocational electives OR Research Methods and Minor Thesis/Project Graduate Diploma 4 courses from chosen specialisation 4 advanced electives Graduate Certificate GC038 4 courses from chosen specialisation GC039 4 courses from the Software Engineering cluster

ADVANCED ELECTIVES / SPECIALIST CLUSTERS Cluster A: Intelligent Systems COSC2048 Agent Oriented Programming and Design COSC2033 Evolutionary Computing COSC1163 Intelligent Agents and Agent Oriented Systems COSC1165 Intelligent Web Systems (not offered in 2010) ISYS1072 Knowledge and Data Warehousing COSC2049 Mathematical Logic and Logic Programming COSC1150 Research Topics in Artificial Intelligence Cluster B: Databases COSC2407 Database Systems COSC2111 Data Mining ISYS1078 Information Retrieval COSC1168 Internet and Intranet Document Engineering ISYS1072 Knowledge and Data Warehousing COSC2306 Search Technology INTE2475 Sustainable Energy Efficient Data Storage Cluster C: Web-Based Computing COSC2302 Computer and Internet Forensics ISYS1078 Information Retrieval COSC1165 Intelligent Web Systems (not offered in 2010) COSC1168 Internet and Intranet Document Engineering COSC2304 Mobile and Wireless Computing COSC2107 Network Security INTE1070 Secure Electronic Commerce COSC2279 Web Services COSC1182 Usability Engineering Cluster D: Software Engineering ISYS2377 Enterprise Architecture ISYS1083 Object Oriented Software Design ISYS2404 Software Engineering of Large Scale Systems COSC2275 Software Requirements Engineering ISYS1088 Systems Architecture CISC1182 Usability Engineering Cluster E: Networked and Distributed Systems COSC1174 Advanced Client/Server Architectures COSC2456 Advanced Topics in Computer Networking ISYS2402 Advanced Topics in Distributed Systems COSC1170 Foundations Distributed Computing COSC2304 Mobile and Wireless Computing COSC1176 Network Programming COSC2107 Network Security INTE2401 Secure Programming Environments Cluster F: Search Engines INTE2471 Frontiers of Information Retrieval (not offered in 2010) ISYS1078 Information Retrieval COSC1168 Internet and Intranet Document Engineering COSC2306 Search Technology Note: You may select COSC2407 Database Systems or COSC2279 Web Services as the fourth course. Cluster G: Security in Computing COSC2302 Computer and Internet Forensics INTE1125 Cryptography and Security INTE2396 Information Systems Risk Management COSC2304 Mobile and Wireless Computing COSC2107 Network Security INTE1070 Secure Electronic Commerce INTE2401 Secure Programming Environments Cluster H: Bioinformatics COSC2308 Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics MATH1300 Analysis of Medical Data BIOL2034 Bioinformatics COSC2151 Introduction to Computational Biology VOCATIONAL ELECTIVES (You may choose at most three) Computer Science Electives COSC1125 Artificial Intelligence COSC1233 Broadcast Networks and Applications COSC2405 Database Administration COSC2272 Digital Media Computing COSC2106 Document Markup Languages COSC2354 Electronic Commerce and Enterprise Systems ISYS1106 Engineering Software Projects COSC2477 Game Mechanics and Game Play Programming COSC2528 Games and Artificial Intelligence Techniques COSC1318 Internet Industry Project COSC2530 iPhone Games Programming COSC2472 iPhone Software Engineering COSC2347 Mobile Application Development COSC1092 Scripting Language Programming COSC2401 Software Architecture: Design and Implementation ISYS1085 Software Testing COSC1131 Unix Systems Administration and Programming (Linux) COSC1219 User Interface Programming ISYS1124 Web Database Applications COSC2277 Web Development Technologies COSC1300 Web Servers and Web Technology COSC2427 Windows Systems Administration Business Electives ACCT2127 Accounting for Management Decisions BAFI1059 Corporate Finance OMGT1236 E-Business Supply Chains ECON1113 Economic Analysis for Business BAFI1070 Financial Statement Analysis MKTG1100 Marketing Management and Implementation BUSM1734 Risk Analysis and Assessment ACCT1118 Risk Management OMGT1021 Supply Chain Principles MINOR THESIS/PROJECT COSC2149 Research Methods COSC2179 Minor Thesis/Project (full-time) COSC2389 Minor Thesis/Project Part A (part-time) COSC2390 Minor Thesis/Project Part B (part-time) Note: Research Methods needs to be completed before enrolling in any of the Minor Thesis/Project courses.

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Entry requirements

All applicants

Academic requirements – Applicants are expected to have completed:

• An undergraduate Computer Science degree;
• A software-oriented Computer Engineering degree; or
• A software-oriented Graduate Diploma program in Software Development or Computing.

Many courses assume a deep knowledge of C programming and familiarity with Object Oriented Principles. Students should consider achieving proficiency in these before commencing. This can usually be achieved by undertaking short programs or single courses from the Graduate Diploma in Computing.

Students should also have exposure to discrete mathematics.

Professional experience is not mandatory.

International/non-Australian residents only

English language requirements – One of the following:

• IELTS — 6.5+ (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL — Paper based = 580+ (TWE 4.5+)
• TOEFL — Computer based = 237+ (TWE 4.5+)
• TOEFL — Internet based (iBT) overall score 92, minimum 20 in all sections
• REW — English for Academic Purposes Advanced 2

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How to apply

Please refer to the RMIT postgraduate by coursework applications web page.

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Fees

Please refer to the RMIT fee information web page.

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Downloads and useful links

• RMIT program information page
• MC061 program flyer (PDF 233KB) – summary of program information
• Resources for current students
• Timetables
• Enrolment program structure
• Study plan
• Postgraduate thesis topics and information (yallara login required)
• Minor theses and project links and information (yallara login required)
• Send us an email to request further information

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Contacts

The Hub	General enquiries relating to student administration including change of personal information, financial advice, submitting most administration forms, etc.	Building 12 Level 4 | About the Hub
School Office	School-specific enquiries including special consideration forms, program transfer, lecturers’ contact details, exam re-marking forms, etc.	csit@rmit.edu.au | phone +61 3 99252348 | room 14.8.3
Academic Advisor and Postgraduate Program Coordinator	Get academic advice, approval for enrolment variations, Leave of Absence and graduation Discuss matters that affect the whole program, or all postgraduate coursework programs	csit.advisors@rmit.edu.au
Selection Officer – Local Students		Dr Santha Sumanasekara | santha.sumanasekara@rmit.edu.au | phone +61 3 99259673 | room 14.9.9
Selection Officer – International Students		Assoc Prof Isaac Balbin | isaac.balbin@rmit.edu.au | phone +61 3 99252803 | room 12.10.41

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