Master of Information Technology (Professional)

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2021 course information
Award granted	Master of Information Technology (Professional)
Course Map	These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021: Professional Studies: Electives Professional Studies: Professional Practice Professional Studies: Research Project A and Electives Professional Studies: Research Project A and Research Project B (Thesis) These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2021: Professional Studies: Electives Professional Studies: Professional Practice Professional Studies: Research Project A and Electives Professional Studies: Research Project A and Research Project B (Thesis) These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2021: Professional Studies: Electives Professional Studies: Professional Practice Professional Studies: Research Project A and Electives Professional Studies: Research Project A and Research Project B (Thesis) Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	051581G Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	S779
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.
The final intake to this course version was 2021. Students should contact a student advisor for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive.

Course overview

The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is designed to extend the specialised information technology skills obtained in the Master of Information Technology by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of our internationally-recognised research staff.

You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation.

This course has a strong IT industry focus and empowers students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills towards professional practice and enables them to create innovative IT solutions to solve real-world problems. Students will develop teamwork and leadership skills through close mentorship during industry projects and engagement in researching cutting edge IT solutions.

Want to gain in demand IT skills and advance you career across any industry?

Throughout the course, students will develop a broad understanding of the IT discipline including its dynamic environment, expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT, and in-depth skills in their chosen area of specialisation.

Through the Master of Information Technology (Professional), you can choose to undertake an industry placement or internship as part of your degree. Industry placements provide you with an opportunity to develop the practical and job-ready skills employers are looking for and enable you to build professional networks before graduating.

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 (Professional) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course may find employment as a business analyst, network administrator, database administrator, security analyst, solutions architect, software developer, technology consultant, data analyst, augmented/virtual reality developer, or security systems manager.

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. Click here for more information.

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.

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.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT, and in depth knowledge in the chosen area of specialisation. Design, develop and implement advanced IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT.Assess the role of IT in the context of modern organisations and society in order to add value.
Communication	Communicate effectively in order to design, evaluate and respond to advances in technology, future trends and industry standards and utilise a range of verbal, graphical and written forms, customised for diverse audiences including specialist and non- specialist clients, colleagues and industry personnel.
Digital literacy	Utilise a range of digital technologies and information sources to discover, select, analyse, synthesise, evaluate, critique and disseminate both technical and professional information.
Critical thinking	Appraise complex information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement to identify problems, analyse user requirements and propose appropriate and innovative solutions. Evaluate the place and role of IT its systems, applications and processes in organisational and societal contexts for reliability, usefulness and the value they add to those contexts.
Problem solving	Generate IT solutions through the application of specialised theoretical constructs, expert skills and critical analysis to real-world, ill-defined problems to develop appropriate and innovative IT solutions.
Self-management	Take personal, professional and social responsibility within changing national and international professional IT contexts to develop autonomy as researchers and evaluate own performance for continuing professional development. Work autonomously and responsibly to create solutions to new situations and actively apply knowledge of theoretical constructs and methodologies to make informed decisions.
Teamwork	Work independently and collaboratively towards achieving the outcomes of a group project, thereby demonstrating interpersonal skills including the ability to brainstorm, negotiate, resolve conflicts, manage difficult and awkward conversations, provide constructive feedback, and demonstrate the ability to function effectively in diverse professional, social and cultural contexts.
Global citizenship	Engage in professional and ethical behaviour in the design, development and management of IT systems, in the global context, in collaboration with diverse communities and cultures.

Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019

Course rules

To complete the Master of Information Technology (Professional), students must attain 16 credit points. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following four tiers:

Fundamental Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
Mastery Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
Specialist Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
Professional Studies (4 credit points)

The four tiers comprise the following:

seven (7) credit points of core units
one (1) SIT level 7 elective (one credit point)(excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
four (4)-credit point specialisation
four (4) credit points of professional units as detailed below
completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Specialisations

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

Course structure

Core

Mandatory unit for all entry levels

STP050

Academic Integrity (0 credit points)

Fundamental Information Technology Studies

SIT719

Analytics for Security and Privacy

SIT725

Applied Software Engineering

SIT726

Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship and Innovation

Plus one (1) level 7 SIT elective unit (one credit point)

Mastery Information Technology Studies

SIT740

Research and Development in Information Technology

SIT764

Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices ~

SIT780

Enterprise Applications Development

SIT782

Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery

Specialist Information Technology Studies

Four (4) core units from a chosen specialisation (four credit points)

Professional Studies

One (1) additional chosen specialisation; OR

SIT791

Professional Practice (4 cp)*

SIT723

Research Project A (2 cp)

and

SIT724

Research Project B (Thesis) (2 cp)

SIT723

Research Project A (2 cp), and 2 additional credit points of level 7 SIT-coded elective units

Four (4) level 7 SIT elective units (four credit points)(excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)

*Students undertaking this unit must have successfully completed STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point unit)

~ Note: Students are recommended 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.

Work experience

You will have an opportunity to complete an IT internship of 120 - 160 hours in a course-related organisation. Please refer to deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.

Details of specialisations

Virtual Reality

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)

Unit set code

SP-S000083

Overview

Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive digital environment that can replicate lifelike physical environments or portray a fictional artificial world, and makes the user feel they are immersed in that environment in real-life. These can be viewed through a head mounted display (e.g. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive), a smartphone based display (e.g. Google Cardboard) or by standing within a cube or dome showing 3D projections on every surface. VR allows users to interact with these environments and can also create additional sensory experiences including virtual touch through haptic technology, smell, taste and sound. There is a strong emphasis on creating content that will assist in shaping the future of education, training and entertainment.

Career Outcomes

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality skills are in high demand across a range of industries and graduates may find employment as Virtual Reality Game Designers, Oculus Developers, Game Producers, 3D Designers and Gameplay Engineers to name a few.

Units

SIT708

Mobile Systems Development

SIT755

Interaction and Design for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

SIT756

Development for Virtual Reality *

SIT757

Content Creation for Virtual Reality

* Unit will be offered in Trimester 2 from 2022

Details of specialisations

Software and Services Development

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-S000023

Overview

Gain theoretical and practical skills in current trends in the analysis, design and implementation of complex and large-scale software systems. Designed with input from industry leaders, there is a strong focus on the development of high quality software using methodologies, tools, techniques and management principles relevant to industry. There is emphasis on the development of web-based and distributed applications and the use and development of open source software.

Units

SIT707

Software Quality and Testing

SIT708

Mobile Systems Development

SIT728

Blockchain Technologies and Real-World Applications

SIT737

Cloud Applications Design and Development

Details of specialisations

Networking and Cloud Technologies

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-S000021

Overview

Learn to take advantage of modern networking and cloud technologies in the development, deployment, and scaling of enterprise solutions.

Units

SIT706

Cloud Computing Technologies

SIT716

Computer Networks and Security

SIT727

Cloud Automation Technologies

SIT735

Communications Network Security

Details of specialisations

Data Science

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-S000055

Overview

The Data Science specialisation has been designed to provide students the opportunity to undertake study and develop technical skills in key areas of data science and data analytics.

Units

Real World Analytics

Machine Learning

Modern Data Science

Deep Learning

Details of specialisations

Cyber Security

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-S000028

Overview

Develop skills in securing data, communications and infrastructure as well as investigating, analysing and providing solutions to computer crime. Students gain an understanding of problem solving, communication and technical capabilities related to Information Technology Security and the legal, regulatory and ethical contexts in which these skills are used. The security units provide a solid foundation in areas including information security, internet and network security, access controls and firewalls. In conjunction with work experience, the units prepare students towards certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional on completion of the CISSP exam administered by The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.

Units

Two (2) units from the following:

SIT703

Advanced Digital Forensics

SIT704

Advanced Topics in Digital Security

SIT735

Communications Network Security

And

SIT716

Computer Networks and Security

SIT763

Cyber Security Management

Details of specialisations

Emerging Technologies for Supply Chain

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)

Unit set code

SP-S000062

Overview

Supply chains create the cost efficiencies necessary for company success and their efficient management is crucial to product safety, food security and economic sustainability. The supply chain technologies specialisation is designed to provide students the opportunity to undertake study and develop technical skills in key areas relevant to new technologies used in the management of supply chain logistics, these include simulation and modelling, real-world analytics, optimisation, machine learning and blockchain technologies.

Units

SIT718

Real World Analytics

SIT720

Machine Learning

SIT728

Blockchain Technologies and Real-World Applications

SIT742

Modern Data Science

Other course information

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Alternative Exit

Master of Information Technology (S778)

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.