Master of Information & Communications Technology
Course Overview
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.
Course Structure
To complete the Master of Information & Communications Technolgy program, the student would need to complete 16 courses in the following order:
Year 1:
- MSIT401 System Development Methodologies
- MGMT401 Contemporary Management & Leadership
- MBIS404 Networks and Communications
- MBIS401 Information Systems and Strategy
- MSIT403 Project and Change Management in ICT
- MBIS403 Data Modelling and Database Development
- MBIS402 Programming Fundamentals and Techniques
- MGMT402 Strategic Management
Year 2:
- MSIT402 Information Design and Content Management
- CGES401 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
- MGMT403 Marketing Management and Research Methods
- MBIS405 Business Intelligence
- MSIT404 Cyber Security
- MBIS406 Big Data Analytics
- MSIT405 ICT Project - Capstone
- MSIT405 ICT Project - Capstone
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level. A discipline containing “mathematics up to year two level” would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in one of the following areas: – Discrete Mathematics – Linear Algebra – Engineering Maths – Calculus – Statistics – Probability – Actuarial Maths – Numerical Methods – Vector Algebra |
| Minimum Age to Apply | An applicant for admission to CIM undergraduate or graduate programs must be over 18 years age.
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| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS score of 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0) or it's Equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
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
Internship or Work Placement
No work-based training involved.