Master of Information Technology Management (Professional)
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Information Technology Management (Professional) |
| Course Map | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023: These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023: These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2023: Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 102378F Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | S739 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin online. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
Information technology is driving digital disruption, with new technology helping redefine many industries. To take advantage of the opportunities that information technology offers, businesses need skilled staff who can lead and manage IT projects, services, and departments.
Deakin’s Master of Information Technology Management (Professional) equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage information technology projects and people within enterprises.
This course develops your understanding of the many aspects of IT, including networking, cyber security, operations and enterprise systems.
As an enterprise manager you will work alongside, manage and lead artificial intelligence specialists, software engineers, data scientists, application developers and business analysts. This course is ideal for those with a computing background and provides the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
The Master of Information Technology Management (Professional) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
Graduates will have the specialist knowledge necessary to work as a skilled and adaptable manager of a range of IT operation and transformation projects, with progression to department management; capable and confident in modern enterprise settings requiring adoption of strong security methodologies and practices.
As a Master of Information Technology Management graduate, you may find employment as a IT Project Manager, Digital Transformation Manager, Innovation IT Service Manager, Incident Management Lead, Technical Consultant, Cyber Security Project Manager, Delivery Lead, Application Development Lead, IT Project Coordinator/Officer or Data Migration Lead.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Students commencing in Trimester 3 will be required to complete units in Trimester 3.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Pathways
Pathways for students to enter the Master of Information Technology Management (Professional) are as follows:
- Option 1: Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management (S538) (followed by an 12 credit point Master of Information Technology Management (Professional)
- Option 2: Master of Information Technology Management (S738) (followed by an 4 credit point Master of Information Technology Management (Professional)
Pathway options will depend on your professional experience and previous qualifications.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Management (S538) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Management (S638) | |
| Master of Information Technology Management (S738) |
Equipment requirements
For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the School of Information Technology's website, www.deakin.edu.au/information-technology/students or telephone 03 9244 6699.
Income support
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student payment through Youth Allowance and Austudy.
Further information can be found at Deakin’s Current Students website.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Use advanced and integrated knowledge of information technology and management methods, tools, and practices to guide and manage projects that support successful development, deployment, and operations of information technology within enterprises including a broad appreciation of advanced topics within the IT domain through engagement with research or specialist studies. |
| Communication | Communicate with technical and non-technical project stakeholders to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and guide project operations including requirements, designs, concepts, plans, and progress reporting. |
| Digital literacy | Identify, select, and use a broad range of digital technologies to generate, manage, and share digital resources associated with successful management of IT projects. |
| Critical thinking | Exercise independent and critical judgement in designing and executing project plans to locate and address ambiguity and vagueness in arguments, requirements, and proposals to determine if ideas are reasonable, and identify information that may be contradictory, omitted, or not collected. |
| Problem solving | Apply expert, specialised, knowledge, skills, and techniques to the identification and documentation of project requirements, the evaluation of solution structures to address project requirements, and project planning and execution. |
| Self-management | Critically engage in reflective practice that evidences initiative, autonomy, responsibility, accountability and a continued commitment to self-directed learning, research and skill development personally, academically and professionally in the field of information technology management |
| Teamwork | Apply strategies to lead and support positive group dynamics, manage conflict and to function effectively as a team member including contributing specialist knowledge & skills associated with the management of information technology projects. |
| Global citizenship | Apply professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice including awareness of regulation and ethical implications of acquisition, use, disclosure and eventual disposal of information, global trends and research with concern for societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues to effectively manage responsibilities relevant to project management in practice. |
Approved by Faculty Board 30 January 2020
Course rules
To complete the Master of Information Technology Management (Professional), you will complete 16 credit points.
The course is structured in three parts:
- Part A. Introductory Information Technology Management Studies (4 credit points),
- Part B. Mastery Information Technology Management Studies (8 credit points), and
- Part C. Professional Studies (4 credit points).
- Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
The three parts comprise the following:
- seven (7) credit points of core units
- five (5) credit point elective unit (level 7 SIT-coded unit) (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
- four (4) credit points of professional units
- completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core
Mandatory unit for all entry levels
| STP050 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
Part A: Introductory IT Management Studies
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT794 | Services Management |
Plus one (1) level 7 SIT elective unit (1 credit point)#
Part B: Mastery Information Technology Management Studies
| SIT714 | Enterprise Systems and Management |
| SIT722 | Software Deployment and Operation |
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
Plus four (4) level 7 SIT elective units (4 credit points)#
Part C: Professional Studies
| SIT753 | Professional Practice in Information Technology |
| SIT764 | Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ~ |
| SIT782 | Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery |
One (1) level 7 SIT elective (1 credit point)#
OR
| STP710 | Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points) |
| SIT753 | Professional Practice in Information Technology |
| SIT791 | Professional Practice (2 credit points)* |
One (1) level 7 SIT elective (1 credit point)#
OR
| SIT723 | Research Training and Project (2 credit points) |
| SIT746 | Research Project (Advanced) (2 credit points)^ |
OR
| SIT753 | Professional Practice in Information Technology |
| SIT723 | Research Training and Project (2 credit points) |
One (1) level 7 SIT elective (1 credit point)#
*Students undertaking this unit must have successfully completed STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point unit)
~ Note: Students are expected to undertake SIT764 and SIT782 in consecutive trimesters. Students should seek advice from the unit chair if they are unable to complete SIT764 and SIT782 consecutively.
^ Entry to SIT746 is subject to specific unit entry requirements.
# excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774
Work experience
You will have an opportunity to undertake a discipline-specific internship placement as part of your course. deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
You may choose to use one of your elective units to undertake an internship or participate in an overseas study tour to enhance your global awareness and experience.