Master of Information Technology Leadership

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2025 course information
Award granted	Master of Information Technology Leadership
Deakin course code	S789
Faculty	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Campus	For students who commenced prior to 2022.
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
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.
The final intake to this course version was in 2021. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive.

Course sub-headings

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.

Career opportunities

The Master of Information Technology Leadership is designed for experienced professionals seeking to progress their career through a professionally recognised postgraduate qualification.

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

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	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.
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 qualify for the Master of Information Technology Leadership students must pass (insert credit points) credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate.

Completion of STP050* Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Three (3) core units (4 credit points)
Ten (10) professional practice credentials

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.

* DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin replaces STP050 Academic Integrity from 2025.

Course structure

Core

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 from 2024, alternate 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

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

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or 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.

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