Master of Information Technology – Computing Technology
Master of Information Technology – Computing Technology
Overview The Master of Information Technology (Computing Technology) will provide you with industry-relevant skills in computing theory, practice and research. This specialisation is comparable to a Master of Computer Science at other learning institutions. Explore the foundations of IT system administration and learn how to create and implement relational databases….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
The Master of Information Technology (Computing Technology) will provide you with industry-relevant skills in computing theory, practice and research. This specialisation is comparable to a Master of Computer Science at other learning institutions.
Explore the foundations of IT system administration and learn how to create and implement relational databases.
Develop an in-depth understanding of client-side and server-side web technology.
Gain hands-on experience with AAA (authentication, authorisation and accounting) as well as other security concepts, and explore the ethical and legal issues surrounding security and privacy.
Further study
After successful completion of the Master of Information Technology, you may be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Acceptance is dependent on your results and completion of certain courses as part of the degree.
Professional accreditation
The Master of Information Technology is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate, your degree will be recognised by other countries who are members of the Accord.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent or
A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.
IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.0 and no individual band score of less than 5.5; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 80 and no individual skills score of less than 19; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 50 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 50; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 169 with no less than 162 in each skill.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1         QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242         Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243         Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244         QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022
