Master of Technology (Information Technology)
- Fast Facts
- Course Description
- Aims and Objectives
- Commonwealth Supported Places
- Entrance Requirements
- Program Structure
- Brochures
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Fast Facts
- The Master of Technology (Information Technology) has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for all local students. Apply to receive the CSP subsidy which decreases the indicative course tuition fees by over 50%.
- The program equips students with the tools to enter a range of technical and business focused IT careers
- Program content is designed in consultation with industry to meet the needs of employers and market demand
- The program is available in both part-time and full-time modes
- Flexible entry and exit points
- Program is accredited at Professional Level with the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Course Description
The Master of Technology (Information Technology) provides a comprehensive postgraduate professional education in Information Technology (IT) targeted towards those who wish to add Information Technology knowledge and skills to their prior learning. The program includes a general introduction to IT and then provides the opportunity for students to gain specialist skills in particular areas including web application development, business information systems, network design and security, and software engineering.
Aims and Objectives
- This program is aimed to suit the needs of students who have completed degree studies in any discipline and wish to develop fundamental knowledge together with focused advanced knowledge.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Master of Technology (Information Technology) has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for all local students. Apply to receive the CSP subsidy which decreases the indicative course tuition fees by over 50%.
The indicative course tuition fee is $16,800 for 2011, based on one year full time load (or 1 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.
Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.
For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: www.goingtouni.gov.au.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees.
Entrance Requirements
A degree or graduate diploma in a non-information technology discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or approved equivalent.
Applicants who do not hold a degree but have industry experience or who have undertaken relevant training courses may enter the MTech (IT) by first enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
Students transferring from incomplete Masters courses commenced elsewhere may be eligible for some credit.
Program Structure
The MTech (IT) involves the completion of 12 subjects. The program normally requires 1.5 years of full-time study or equivalent part-time.
Students who wish to exit the program after completing 50 Credit Points may apply for the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology. Students who wish to exit the program after completing 100cp may apply for the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology.
Entry is possible in Semester 1 (Feb), Semester 2 (July).
Brochures
More Information
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Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
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