Master of Information and Communications Technology
Master of Information and Communications Technology
Program Aim To provide students with specialised cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner in the discipline of information and communications technology. CIM Master of Information & Communications Technology provides a combination of leading-edge theory and technical knowledge for a successful…
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Program Aim
To provide students with specialised cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner in the discipline of information and communications technology.
CIM Master of Information & Communications Technology provides a combination of leading-edge theory and technical knowledge for a successful career as an ICT professional in Australia and around the world. This program provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and the technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT) and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the ICT industry. The graduates of MICT program will have developed and specialised skills, a solid understanding of the issues, concepts and practices in ICT and management skills that will enable them to be an innovative and solution-focused ICT professional. The Master of Information & Communications Technology is a useful pathway to a technical career, providing students with the technical proficiency and theoretical base to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and business.
CIM Master of Information & Communications Technology graduate will be able to:
Critically analyse complex work environments, assess alternate information systems solutions, and evaluate outcomes;
Identify and resolve ethical issues related to ICT and recommend best practices for the management of sustainable organisations;
Research with curiosity and capacity, integrate and apply key theories and principles in ICT and apply and effectively communicate expert judgement in information technology, systems design and project planning;
Apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and innovative strategies to solve complex technological problems in a wide range of business contexts;
As an individual and team member, demonstrate creativity in developing information systems, consisting of applications and associated information, to help to automate and streamline business processes;
Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex issues related with ICT business and professional practices.
The Master of Information & Communications Technology graduates will be capable of approaching complex problems with a level of confidence, able to manage IT projects effectively and professionally, and have the technical expertise required to take on positions in electronic commerce, information systems, systems development, technology management, health informatics or business systems and management. Career opportunities are quite diverse with possible career paths as a:
- ICT Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Computer Systems Manager
- ICT Project Manager
- ICT Support Manager
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. Students enrolling into graduate programs, particularly in ICT programs, require a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level.
Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian institution or overseas equivalent.
Evidence of a minimum of two years relevant industry experience at managerial level.
Successful completion of an approved Graduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.
English language requirement
IELTS 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0)
TOEFL (internet-based) Minimum overall score of 80
Pearson (PTE Academic) Minimum overall score of 58 with no band less than 50
Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 176 from C1 Advanced. No less than 169 in any paper.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM) is a leading, nationally accredited higher education provider offering a coveted Bachelor of Business program from its four campuses, located in North Sydney, Darwin, Redfern and Melbourne. CIM welcomes students from across South and Southeast Asia and is also steadily diving into newer markets. The college’s city campuses in Sydney and Darwin have state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities and suitable, custom-built learning and teaching facilities for international students. CIM’s academic staff acts as mentors and consultants throughout the students’ learning journey, always being available for student consultation throughout the term and especially during examination time. For those students who may require independent help related to academics and other personal issues, the CIM Student Association offers assistance with a range of academic, administrative and welfare related student issues.
