Master of Information Technology (Computing and Networking)[Extended]
Overview
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Description: |
The Master of Information Technology (Extended) is designed for students whose background is not in Information Technology. The course includes four undergraduate bridging subjects in Information Technology to allow students to build the required skill sets in order to complete the Master of Information Technology. The Computing and Networking major bridges both pure computer science and IT application areas covering subjects that include data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networks and security. Students study a core program that provides them with the qualifications needed to significantly enhance their IT career, or gain quality employment within the IT industry at a senior level. In addition, the Computing and Networking major allows students to choose electives from fields that holds an interest for them. Computing and Networking covers core Computer Science subjects such as data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networks and security, project design and languages. |
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Duration: |
2 years fulltime, depending on prior experience |
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Mode: |
On campus, full or part time * |
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Workload: |
Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks. |
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Type: |
Postgraduate |
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Credit points: |
48 credit points o |
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Intake: |
February and July |
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Campus: |
Cairns, Townsville |
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Faculty: | |
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Course code: |
50304A |
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Pre-requisite/s: |
Completion of an undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, in Information Technology or a related discipline, from this or another University; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above. |
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* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only. o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points. |
Structure
In total students complete sixteen subjects (48 credit points) chosen from specific areas of interest to the student. A minimum of four undergraduate subjects (12 credit points) must be chosen from the extended program. These subjects are required to provide pre-requisite knowledge. Unless otherwise approved by the Faculty of Pro-Vice Chancellor, these subjects must normally be completed during the student’s first two teaching periods or trimesters.
To complete the major students complete twelve subjects (36 credit points) chosen from specific areas of interest to the student. A minimum of ten subjects (30 credit points) are chosen from postgraduate Computer Science and Business subjects. The remaining two subjects (6 credit points) can be chosen from any are of the University as long as they are postgraduate subjects.
Extended Subjects:
Students must complete four subjects (12 credit points) from the following undergraduate subjects:
CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming 1
CP1300:03 Introduction to Programming 2
CP1500:03 Conceptual Modeling
Plus one subject (3 credit points) from the following subjects:
CP2010:03 Web Programming
CP2011:03 Advanced Programming
CP2012:03 Networking
CP2013:03 Software Engineering
CP2014:03 Animation and Simulation
CP2016:03 Data Management and Handling
CP2017:03 Interactive e-Business
CP2018:03 Business Process Management
CP2020:03 Games Design and Technology
CP2402:03 Hardware and Software Fundamentals
CP3311:03 Simulation
Specifically:
Students must complete eight subjects (24 credit points) subjects from the following core Computer Science and Business subjects:
CP5605:03 Advanced Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
CP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design
CP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning
CP5603:03 Advanced E-Security
CP5601:03 Advanced Data Communications Principles
CP5307:03 Advanced Mobile Technology
CP5607:03 Advanced Human Computer Interaction
CP5602:03 Advanced Algorithm Analysis
General Electives
Plus two subjects (six credit points) from either, postgraduate Computer Science or Business subjects.
The final two subjects (six credit points) can be chosen from postgraduate subjects from any area of the University.
Note:
Australian Government legislation limits the number of external mode subjects International Students studying in Australia under a Student Visa can take. International students must contact the Faculty office before selecting subjects offered in external mode.
Other postgraduate Information Technology programs are available at Postgraduate Courses for Business.
Tuition Fees
Details about fees are available at Fees and Costs. Domestic Postgraduate students refer
to Domestic Students Tuition Fee Paying and International students refer to International
Advanced Standing
Any advanced standing will be assessed in accordance with;
JCU’s Policy for Advanced Standing and Required Prior Learning.
Application and Contact Information
Domestic students
International students
In addition to academic admission requirements, applicants need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. For further information, consult JCU's International Student Prospectus, available from the International Student Centre.
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