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Course Content
Foundations of IT
This unit introduces the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to use information and communications technologies (ICT) effectively. It covers the Information Technology (IT) architectural building blocks which include hardware, software and network, databases, and security elements that are necessary to deliver seamless and ethically informed IT services.
Internet and Web Development
The advent of the internet and the World Wide Web have contributed to significant changes in the way society and businesses engage in this digital world. The world wide web leverages off the internet to enable people to connect, collaborate, and coordinate across different time zones so they can increase business productivity and growth.
Database Management Systems
This unit provides students with a detailed conceptual and practical introduction to the use of common platforms that manage the relational databases. Students will develop an understanding of the foundations of database modelling and database management and will have the opportunity to enhance their theoretical and practical knowledge of widespread relational database systems.
IT Project Management
This unit explores the fundamentals and the advanced theories and concepts that underpin IT project management frameworks and tools. It provides students with the opportunity to apply and evaluate the technical and soft concepts relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Agile project management that enable the delivery of information technology solutions.
Fundamentals of Data Analytics
Data analytics focuses on transforming large amounts of data into meaningful and commercially important information. It encompasses a variety of IT areas that include statistical methods for finding patterns in data and inferring conclusions; database technologies for managing the data sets to be mined; a variety of advanced systems that derive patterns from data automatically; and visualisation and other multimedia methodologies.
Cyber Security
This unit introduces students to real-world cyber security issues faced by the community and by industry. An overview of professional, legal, and ethical issues related to the security of computer systems which are of significant concern in contemporary society is provided.
Cloud Computing
This unit will provide students with a comprehensive study of the principles, strengths, and limitations of Cloud Computing. Various cloud service and deployment models will be discussed in detail in this unit.
Management Information Systems
ICT508 focuses on the crucial role of information systems in the global business arena, highlighting their significance in fostering stakeholder collaboration, enabling knowledge creation, and improving decision-making to maintain competitiveness.
Object-Oriented Programming
ICT509 course, 'Object-Oriented Programming with Python,' aims to equip students with a solid foundation in object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and their practical applications in Python. Students will progress from basic to advanced OOP principles, gaining proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying Python applications.
Accounting for Decision Making
BUS502 Accounting for Decision Making equips aspiring managers with the essential skills to incorporate financial and non-financial data into their decision-making processes. Students will learn cost analysis, financial reporting interpretation, spreadsheet modelling, systems thinking, cost-benefit analysis, and psychological factors influencing decision-making.
Enterprise Architecture and Governance
This unit explores the practice of effective enterprise architecture and governance to deliver human-centred outcomes that align business and technology strategy. The unit also explores the execution of roadmaps and the delivery of strategic objectives to achieve the business vision.
Data Management and Decision Making
This unit discusses the key areas of data management including database development, data quality and corporate data modelling. The unit also discussed how effective data management is vital for organisation's success as it aids in the decision-making process.
Enterprise Systems and System Integration
This unit introduces the basics of enterprise systems and how to implement enterprise systems for success in organisations.
Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
This unit provides a comprehensive study of principles, procedures, and methodologies that are currently used to carry out ethical hacking and the penetration testing (pentesting) of an Information Technology (IT) system with the consent of its owner to verify the weakness and vulnerabilities of the system.
Cloud Security and Privacy
Cloud computing is widely used these days because it offers on-demand resources and pay-as-you-go model to individuals and corporate end-users. However, cloud suffers from various security and privacy issues.
Digital Forensics
This unit provides a comprehensive study of principles, procedures, and methodologies that are currently used to carry out Digital Forensics. As network breaches and digital crimes become more common in the digital landscape, the need for cyber forensics investigators is growing rapidly.
Cyber Security Law and Policy
This unit introduces the cybersecurity laws, policies, legal frameworks, and standards that are used in the IT profession and businesses both in Australia and globally.
Big Data
This unit introduces the core concepts and technologies involved in handling and processing Big Data. In recent years, due to enormous growth of internet technologies, there has been a massive surge in both the amount and types of data available to organisations.
Data Mining
This unit covers the fundamental concepts of data mining. It will focus on methods, techniques, and tools to collect, integrate, pre-process, and process large amounts of data to find anomalies, trends, correlations, and patterns in different datasets.
Data Visualisation
This unit covers the fundamental concepts, tools and techniques associated with data visualisation. The unit focuses on solving data interpretation and storytelling problems.
Advanced Data Analytics
This unit focuses on advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to perform supervised and unsupervised learning. In addition, other advanced techniques, such as ensemble learning methods, boosting, deep learning, cognitive computing, knowledge systems, and anomaly detection techniques are also discussed.
IT Research Methods
This unit sets out to help students design and develop their research projects from inception to completion. It does this by synthesising rigorous coverage of methodologies with an accessible 'real-world' approach.
Leadership and Innovation in IT
ICT652 explores the changing role of IT systems and evaluates the shift from being the enablers of change to being the drivers of innovation and change within industries. ICT652 focuses on the implications of this change for IT leadership within a globalised 21st century world of rapid and accelerating technological innovation.
Emerging Technologies in IT
ICT653 introduces students to a range of cutting-edge technologies and focuses on discussing their business opportunities. ICT653 introduces machine learning and artificial intelligence, as well as business innovations adopting these technologies. Students will also explore Internet of Things (IoT) architecture, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Blockchain, Robotics, and their potential.
IT Capstone Project
This unit will give students an opportunity to work on an Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) related business problem and to develop a research-informed solution. During this unit, students, working with an external client in a real-world context, will have the opportunity to develop a project or provide recommendations for improvements to an existing process.
Mobile Application Development
ICT655 introduces students to a range of technologies and methodologies for developing modern web-based systems and mobile applications, fostering fluency in their strategic application. The course covers topics such as Ajax, client-side and server-side frameworks, and explores contemporary software technologies for mobile application development (Web, Native, and Hybrid).
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain
The ICT656 Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain unit provides an in-depth exploration of two transformative technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. Students will gain a solid grasp of the core principles underpinning both AI and Blockchain, learn how these technologies are applied across diverse industries, and explore the symbiotic relationship between them.
Common Questions
The Master of Information Technology offers three specialisations: Data Analytics, Cyber Security, and Digital Leadership. These are specifically designed to allow students to choose units of study which prepare them effectively for their career choice.
Yes, this program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) to meet ACS and international Seoul Accord graduate standards.
SISTC offers multiple entry and exit points so that students can progressively build their qualifications profile. The nested exit-only courses are the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (CRICOS 109071B) and the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (CRICOS 109071B).
The Master of Information Technology requires 160 credit points to complete, consisting of 16 units in total. Each unit is worth 10 credit points. The course includes 7 Core ICT Units, 2 Core/Professional Skills Units, 3 Elective Unit choices from 8 units, and 4 Core Specialisation Units in the chosen specialisation.
Yes, the course is designed to facilitate career transitions into IT. As stated on the course page: 'We also recognise that today's business professionals may want a career change into the IT field. Our Master's course is designed to facilitate such a career transition.'
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