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Information Technology

Available Programs:
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology (Extended)
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
 
JCU Degree Code: 50311, 50306,50304,50304A
CRICOS Code: 040174B,040175,053791C,03633F
Intake: March, July, November

Normal Duration:
Graduate Certificate - 4 months
Graduate Diploma - 12 months
Master of IT - 16 months
Master of IT (Extended) - 24 months

Fast Track
Graduate Certificate of IT - N/A
Graduate Diploma of IT - 8 months
Master of IT - 12 months
Master of IT (Extended) - 16 months

Total No. of Subjects
Graduate Certificate of IT - 4
Graduate Diploma of IT - 8
Master of IT - 12
Master of IT (Extended) -16

OVERVIEW

Postgraduate studies in Information Technology are available at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master level with a E-business major.  The joint degree, Master of Information Technology-Master of Business Administration, is also available.

The E-Business major is designed to provide a mix of business & marketing skills, multimedia production and support skills and computer networking skills.  It provides a path for business, commerce and other non-computer science/information technology graduates, as well as for CS/IT graduates, seeking to move into IT management roles in IT/E-Business intensive industries such as finance, banking and retailinng , and online selling.

The programs can include preparation for industry certification, including Cisco (CCNA) and Oracle.

Graduate Certificate of IT
4 subjects

CP5220 Online Multimedia Design
CP5231 Internetworking Principles
Plus 2 business or IT subjects

Graduate Diploma of IT
8 subjects

CP5046 ICT Project 1: Analysis & Design
CP5220 Online Multimedia Design
CP5231 Internetworking Principles
CP5310 E-Business Technologies
Plus 4 business or IT subjects

Master of Information Technology
12 subjects
  • 6 core IT subjects
  • 6 business or IT subjects
Master of Information Technology (Extended)
16 subjects

6 core IT subjects
6 business or IT subjects
Plus 4 additional introductory (undergraduate) IT subjects

CP1010 Introduction to Multimedia
CP1200 Introduction to Computer Science CP1300 Introduction to Computer Science 2
CP1500 Introduction to Database Principles

CORE IT SUBJECTS
CP5046 ICT Project 1: Analysis & Design
CP5047 ICT Project 2: Implementation & Commissioning
CP5220 Online Multimedia Design
CP5231 Internetworking Principles
CP5310 E-Business Technologies
CP5503 Enterprise Database Systems - Oracle

NON CORE IT SUBJECTS
CP5241 Advanced Internetworking
CP5290 Unix-Linux Systems
CP5504 Object Oriented Programming - JAVA

 

   

  
Business Subjects 

LB5002 Data Management & IT
LB5003 Economiics for Managers
LB5004 Business & the Law
LB5021 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202 Marketing & Innovation
LB5203 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5204 Globalisation, Governance & the State
LB5205 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5206 Competitive Strategy
LB5207 Entrepreneurship & Risk Management
LB5208 Leadership in Contemporary Organisation
LB5210 Independent Studies (Internship)
LB5212 Accounting for Managers

INTERNSHIP OPTION
 
In the final trimester, high performing students, subject to meeting performance criteria, may choose to take up an Industry Internship as an alternative to a classroom based subject. 
  • Integrates theory and practice
  • Enhances professional soft skills, as expected at postgraduate level
  • develops abilities to investigate, analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations
  • career-related experience informs career field choice


English Language Entry Requirements

You must provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not your first language.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of at least 5.5 in each component
  • TOEFL: A minimum score of 550, with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.0; or a computer-based score of 213 with an essay rating of at least 4.0; or an internet based score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 19.
  • Alternative pathways that provide equivalent levels of English
Results must be less than two years old at the time of application.
 
Academic Entry Qualifications
  • Graduate Certificate & Graduate Diploma of IT & MIT-MBA

An undergraduate degree in any discipline or other qualifications deemed equivalent; or evidence of professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School of Faculty.

Where IT background is inadequate (does not include multimedia, database, "C" and "C++" or JAVA) additional undergraduate preparatory subjects may be required, and then the MIT (Ext) or MIT (Ext)-MBA must be taken.
  • MIT(Ext) & MTI (Ext) - MBA
As per Master of IT or other approved relevant qualifications (typically a 3-year full time Diploma in IT) and/or IT work experience.
 
Advanced Standing Credit

JCUB recognises advanced standing credit for equivalent studies at an equivalent level from Australian or overseas universities.  The credit is determined after receipt of application.