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Worldwide career

Skills for every community

Next-level networking

Make industry connections

Future-proof career

An innovative qualification

Cairns: February, July
Brisbane: February, May, September

$27,880.00^{^}

^{^}estimated annual tuition fee

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

2 years full-time

or part-time equivalent

AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent.

113504

What to expect

Study the foundation and core subjects to foster advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies.

Benefit from the opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying your new skills to real-world problems. Learn from leading industry experts in a variety of workplaces.

Choose one of the three majors outlined below, plus select from a wide range of electives.

Refer to the handbook for a detailed overview of subjects.

Majors

The JCU Master of Information Technology offers the following majors.

Computing and Networking

Solve the problems of tomorrow with specialist knowledge in advanced computing, programming, information systems and networking. JCU students learn from world experts in cutting-edge facilities to discover how to create technology solutions to human problems through human-computer interaction, advanced algorithm analysis, and complex data communication principles.

Business Informatics

Students develop highly sought after integrated knowledge that combines information technology, management, and business intelligence.

World-class lecturers who are committed to student success help JCU master’s students build on undergraduate knowledge.

The Business Informatics major provides an in-depth understanding of data analysis and decision modelling, business intelligence and data mining, enterprise database systems, and advanced databases and applications.

This major is offered in Singapore and Brisbane for international students only.

Interactive Technologies and Games Design

Gain specialist knowledge in one of the fastest evolving industries in Australia. Benefitting from small class sizes, JCU Master's students become technology leaders, with expert tuition from world-renowned lecturers.

Graduates have a deep understanding of human-computer interaction, intelligent agents and simulation, and advanced game design. Interactive Technologies and Games Design

This major is offered in Singapore only.

Career Opportunities

JCU Master of Information Technology graduates are highly skilled and well equipped to solve technology challenges of the future.

With around 75% of future jobs predicted to require STEM skills^, you could pursue a career in virtually any industry.

A JCU Master of Information Technology will equip you to advise and lead technology related organisational decision making.

Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

_{^Chief Scientist 2015, “Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: Australia’s Future”}

Handbook

Master of Information Technology

Handbook year	2021
Course code	113504
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Professional accreditation status	This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the authority responsible for the accreditation of professional ICT education programs in Australia. The ACS is also a signatory to the Seoul Accord. The Accord signatories accord mutual recognition to their respective accreditation schemes. Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Society immediately and a full Professional Member after they have been certified as a Certified Technologist or Certified Professional and satisfy the Society that they have acquired the Core Body of Knowledge through demonstrated equivalence and adhere to the ACS Code of Ethics. However, the course is accredited as a whole course and the accreditation may not apply when students are granted credit(s) or exemption(s) by the institution. A course undertaken by a student granted credit(s) or exemption(s) will only be regarded as the accredited course where, in the opinion of the Society, credit(s) or exemption(s) are given for equivalent subjects (particularly in terms of Information Technology content) taken at an equivalent educational level in an institution of appropriate academic standing.
Owner	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies
College	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree from this or another university; or

Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy or have successfully completed an AQF 8 qualification from James Cook University within the previous two (2) years.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

48 credit points

Course learning outcomes

JCU graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development, and to the display of exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have a sense of their place in the tropics and are charged with professional, community, and environmental responsibility. JCU graduates appreciate the need to embrace and be acquainted with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia. They are committed to reconciliation, diversity and sustainability. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, environmental, cultural, economic and social challenges of regional, national, and international communities of the tropics.

In the context of a JCU graduate on successful completion of the Master of Information Technology graduates will be able to:

Critically analyse to select appropriate tools and technologies to meet project requirements
Evaluate industry standard contexts for project management approaches
Apply lateral and original thinking to conceptualise and evaluate a range of solutions to relevant problems
Demonstrate the ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner
Advance knowledge of technologies and networking methods at both area networks and Internet level
Critically evaluate legal and ethical issues including scope of liability and digital rights management
Communicate technical information clearly through presentations, demonstrations and documentation
Apply appropriate tools and technologies to meet project managements
Use independent judgment to synthesise information to make intellectual and/or creative advances
Critically reflect on progress to tailor self-learning goals to advance professional development.

Course Structure

FOUNDATION SUBJECTS

CP5631:03 Internet Fundamentals

CP5633:03 Database Modelling

CP5638:03 Web Design and Development or CP5636:03 e-Strategic Management

CP5639:03 Problem Solving and Programming I

CORE SUBJECTS

CP5046:03 ICT Project 1: Analysis and Design

CP5047:03 ICT Project 2: Implementation and Commissioning

CP5603:03 Advanced E-Security

OPTIONS

Select a major from Table A

PLUS

Select 6 credit points of any CP or LB level 5 subjects

PLUS

Select 6 credit points of any level 5 subjects

TABLE A (MAJORS)

Type of major	Mandatory, Single
Credit points in major	15 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Business Informatics	JCU Brisbane JCU Singapore
Computing	JCU Brisbane JCU Cairns JCU Singapore
Interactive Technologies and Games Design	JCU Singapore

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Brisbane
JCU Cairns
JCU Singapore

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	8 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Society immediately and a full Professional Member after they have been certified as a Certified Technologist or Certified Professional and satisfy the Society that they have acquired the Core Body of Knowledge through demonstrated equivalence and adhere to the ACS Code of Ethics. However, the course is accredited as a whole course and the accreditation may not apply when students are granted credit(s) or exemption(s) by the institution. A course undertaken by a student granted credit(s) or exemption(s) will only be regarded as the accredited course where, in the opinion of the Society, credit(s) or exemption(s) are given for equivalent subjects (particularly in terms of Information Technology content) taken at an equivalent educational level in an institution of appropriate academic standing.
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	A student who has failed a single subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply.

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure Credit may be granted for the following: An AQF level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline - 12 credit points An AQF level 8 qualification in a cognate discipline - up to 24 credit points (dependent on volume of learning) An AQF level 8 qualification in a non-cognate discipline - 12 credit points Relevant employment experience where the applicant has a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional post-degree work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in information and communication sectors; or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organization; and demonstrable effective management experience relating to information and communication technologies – up to 12 credit points Cognate disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to information and communication technologies.
Maximum allowed	24 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Studies and/or professional experience undertaken to fulfil the entry requirements to JCU awards may not be used for credit.

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Approved abbreviation	MInfTech
Inclusion of majors on testamur	The major studied shall appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Certificate of Information Technology. Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Diploma of Information Technology.
Course articulation	Not applicable

Fees and scholarships

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD27,880.00

A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Our campuses in Singapore and Brisbane operate on a trimester system – three semesters per year. View academic calendars.

Student

Wei-Chih Lin

Master of Information Technology

I chose the Master of Information Technology at JCU because it is highly regarded in the I.T. industry, and the subjects taught are practical and relevant to current applications. It is a supportive community that I am pleased to be part of.
Alumni

Alzayat Saleh

Master of Information Technology, now completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

I pursued the Master’s program because of JCU’s excellent research culture and focus. I have been given multiple opportunities for developing my research skills and continuing education through hands-on and training courses. This has helped for a successful transition into the PhD program.
Lecturer

Lindsay Ward

Information Technology

JCU is a great choice for IT because of its attentive staff, strong industry connections and its award-winning program of integrating Design Thinking across all years of the degree to give students industry-ready skills for the future.
Employer

Gareck Packer

GP One

JCU graduates are eager to contribute and take on challenges. A graduate’s university experience instills a habit for learning that continues into the workplace, and because of this they’re resourceful and driven. JCU graduates inject great ideas into the business and we’ll continue to rate highly those with a degree.