Master of Information Technology Leadership
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Information Technology Leadership |
| Course Credit Points | 4 |
| Deakin course code | S789 |
| Course version | 5 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2020 to 2021 |
| Final Intake | Offered to continuing students only. The final intake to this course was in teaching period 1, 2021. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. |
| Duration | 1 - 2.5 years part-time* |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
| Supplementary Information | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in this fully online degree through Deakin Online. * Students have the opportunity of fast-tracking the course in one year by completing units in three consecutive trimesters and all credentials within the first two trimesters of study. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
This innovative program awards a masters qualification largely based on recognition of professional practice and is ideally suited to experienced IT professionals with domain experience seeking career advancement.
The course offers professionals a credible alternative to traditional higher education and new ways to match capability and opportunity. This enables professionals to reach their full potential by accelerating the completion of the program on the basis of prior learning and work experience.
Completion of this degree recognises the discipline-based knowledge and skills developed by professionals in the workplace and credentialed through Deakin. This is coupled with employability skills that are validated and endorsed through a final holistic assessment of the student. Upon the completion of this program, graduates will possess advanced skills and complex knowledge in the discipline areas they have selected to advance their career.
Indicative student workload
Successful students typically spend about 150 hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student’s existing documentation.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
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
There are currently no pathway or credit arrangements.
Alternative exits
S689 Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Leadership
S589 Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT Design, develop and implement advanced IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice. |
| 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 | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| Critical thinking | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| 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 Leadership you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- 4 credit points of core units
- 10 professional practice credentials
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
Each unit below is delivered on FutureLearn and takes approximately 10 weeks to complete in addition to assessment tasks.
These units are broken down into easily-manageable two-week blocks, allowing you the freedom to fit learning around your work, family and lifestyle.
STP050 Academic Integrity (0 credit points) [No longer available for enrolment, replacement unit DAI001]
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| MPL700 | Leadership Practice with Impact |
Credentials
Plus 10 Professional Practice Credentials (completed at the advanced level) as follows. Students are able to commence their credentials at any time, utilising Deakin’s Start Anytime calendar.
Learn more about the details of each credential. (PDF, 1.4MB)
| Credential Code | Professional Practice Credentials | Minimum level |
| CRCOM-A1 | Communication (Expert) | Advanced |
| CRDIL-A1 | Digital literacy (Expert) | Advanced |
| CRCRI-A1 | Critical thinking (Expert) | Advanced |
| CRPSV-A1 | Problem solving (Expert) | Advanced |
| CRSMA-A1 | Self-management (Expert) | Advanced |
| CRCOL-A1 | Collaboration (Expert) (Formerly CRTWK - Teamwork (Masters-aligned)) | Advanced |
| CRCEN-A1 | Cultural engagement (Expert) (Formerly CRGCZ-A1 - Global citizenship (Masters-aligned)) | Advanced |
| CRPRE-A1 | Professional ethics (Expert) | Advanced |
| Knowledge based credentials: | ||
| CRITP-A1 | Information Technology – Technical Specialisation (Expert) | Advanced |
| CRITP-A2 | Information Technology – Technical Proficiency (Expert) | Advanced |
Capstone
AND
| SIT723 | Research Techniques and Applications (2cp) (capstone unit) |
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.