Postgraduate courses by faculty: Faculty of Information Technology

2794 - Executive Certificate in Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	ExecCertIT
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2794
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling (Caulfield); Dr Iqbal Gondal (Gippsland, off-campus)

Notes

This course is not available to international student visa holders.

Description

The course facilitates access to an information technology postgraduate diploma for people with little or no previous university study but with extensive relevant industry experience - specifically, six or more years of work experience in information technology, information systems or information management activities at either an executive management or senior technical level.

Objectives

On successful completion of the course, the student will have:

demonstrated the possession of advanced knowledge in one or more areas of information technology
an ability to study information technology at an advanced level
demonstrated that their work experience is adequate preparation for further study in a postgraduate diploma.

Credit for prior studies

Work experience is recognised for purpose of gaining entry to the program only. Credit will not be granted for prior studies.

Requirements

The course consists of four graduate units approved by the course coordinator, chosen from the following programs:

Master of Business Information Systems
Master of Information Technology

Progression to further studies

This certificate is intended to lead to a postgraduate diploma. Information industry research and development tasks such as the design and implementation of information systems, information technologies or information management procedures will be appropriately recognised in the articulation process.

Award(s)

Executive Certificate in Information Technology

3315 - Professional Certificate in Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	Prof Cert IT
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3315
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling (Caulfield); Dr Iqbal Gondal (Gippsland, off-campus)

Notes

This course is not available to international student visa holders.

Description

The Professional Certificate in Information Technology facilitates access to information technology graduate diploma programs for people with no or little previous university study but with appropriate relevant industry experience - specifically, four or more years of work experience involved in information technology, information systems or information management activities at or above either a project management or technical level.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course, students will have:

demonstrated the possession of a professional level of knowledge in one or more areas of information technology
an ability to study information technology at a university/professional level
demonstrated that their work experience is adequate preparation for further study in a graduate diploma.

Credit for prior studies

Work experience is recognised for the purpose of gaining entry to the program only. Credit will not be granted for prior studies.

Structure

The course consists of four approved foundation units.

Requirements

The course consists of four units from the foundation units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology from the following courses:

3309 Master of Applied Information Technology
3342 Master of Business Information Systems

Progression to further studies

This certificate is intended to lead to a graduate diploma. Information industry research and development tasks such as the design and implementation of information systems, information technologies or information management procedures will be appropriately recognised in the articulation process.

Award(s)

Professional Certificate in Information Technology

3347 - Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	GradCertBIS
CRICOS code	062930M
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3347
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright, Caulfield; Dr Iqbal Gondal, Gippsland

Notes

This course is not available to international student visa holders.
Not all specialisations are available for study at Gippsland.

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems prepares students who have a first qualification in another discipline area for professional careers in business systems, information systems and information management.

Objectives

Structure

The course consists of four approved masters-level units.

Requirements

Students complete 24 points of foundation or graduate-level units selected from any of the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) foundation units listed below or from MBIS specialisation units listed under "Areas of Study".

Students without appropriate background knowledge will be required to satisfactorily complete a selection of the MBIS foundation units before proceeding to other graduate units. The foundation units have been designed for students with little prior study in information technology.

MBIS foundation (core) units

FIT9003 Database systems design*
FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming*
FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks*
FIT9006 Information technology management*

* Units offered on-campus and by off-campus learning (OCL) mode.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems.

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

0539 - Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	GradCertInfoTech
CRICOS code	063360K
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0539
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area, with fundamental knowledge of information technology.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to educate students to the level of a computing professional. On successful completion of the course, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas:

system analysis and design
programming
computer technology
database technology
data communications
networking technology

Structure

The course consists of four core units.

Requirements

Students complete:

FIT9017 Foundations of programming
FIT9018 Computer technology and operating systems
FIT9019 Database technology
FIT9030 Systems analysis and design

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to Graduate Diploma in Information Technology study.

Award(s)

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

3345 - Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	GradDipBIS
CRICOS code	062928E
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3345
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright, Caulfield; Dr Iqbal Gondal, Gippsland

Notes

Not all specialisations are available for study at Gippsland.

Description

The Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems prepares students who have a first qualification in another discipline area for professional careers in business systems, information systems and information management.

Objectives

This course provides students with understanding of foundation information technology concepts and fundamental business systems, information systems and information management principles, and develops further knowledge and understanding of one or more specialist areas within these fields, including the major theoretical and professional debates in each area. It aims to develop students' understanding of a significant area of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for associate-level membership. Students who successfully complete the GradDipBIS may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA).

Structure

The course consists of eight approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete 48 points of foundation or graduate-level units, subject to the following rules:

(i) six units (36 points) must be selected from the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) foundation units listed below or from MBIS specialisation units listed under "Areas of Study".

(ii) two units (12 points) may be MBIS elective units as listed below.

MBIS foundation (core) units

FIT9003 Database systems design*
FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming*
FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks*
FIT9006 Information technology management*

MBIS specialisations

Students can choose units from any of the listed MBIS specialisations.

* Units offered by off-campus learning (OCL) mode.

MBIS elective units

Students can take electives from the following:

FIT5098 Industry based project (12 points)*
FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
units from other MBIS specialisations
level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
units from other faculties of the University, subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

*This unit involves partnership with industry. Entry is competitive and requires a distinction average in 48 points of MBIS study. Final selection is by interview.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to Master of Business Information Systems and Master of Business Information Systems Professional study.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

0366 - Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	GradDipInfoTech
CRICOS code	063358D
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0366
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Description

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area, with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology.

Objectives

The objective of the program is to educate students to the level of a computing professional. On successful completion of the course, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas:

system analysis and design
programming
computer technology
database technology
data communications
networking technology

Students will have demonstrated their ability to work in a group to analyse the requirements for a computer system, design a system to meet those requirements, create the system and its documentation, train users and implement the system.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for associate-level membership.

Structure

This course consists of eight approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) six compulsory Master of Applied Information Technology (MAIT) group one units (36 points)

(ii.) two units from the group two list (12 points)

Group one (foundation units)

FIT4037 Case study
FIT9017 Foundations of programming
FIT9018 Computer technology and operating systems
FIT9019 Database technology
FIT9020 Data communications
FIT9030 Systems analysis and design

Group two

FIT4033 Object oriented application programming in C++
FIT4038 Database management and implementation
FIT4039 Handheld applications and operating systems
FIT4041 Web development
MAT4003 Quantitative analysis

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to Master of Applied Information Technology study.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

3340 - Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	GradDipIKM
CRICOS code	058487D
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3340
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright

Description

The Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management prepares students who have a first qualification in another discipline area, for professional careers in information and knowledge management. The course provides students with understanding of foundation information technology concepts and fundamental information and knowledge management principles, and develops further knowledge and understanding of one or more specialist areas within information and knowledge management (eg librarianship, records management, archival science, information architecture, knowledge management).

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information and knowledge management and information technology fields
provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
develop students' understanding of, and expertise in, information and knowledge management to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
provide specific knowledge, understanding and skills to meet the requirements for professional recognition by ALIA, RMAA and ASA.

Credit for prior studies

Students who have completed a graduate qualification with a recognised specialisation in information management may be granted credit. Students who have been granted credit must still meet the specialisation unit requirements in order to complete the course.

Maximum credit allowed

24 credit points

Professional recognition

Students who successfully complete the GradDipIKM in accordance with the structure and requirements outlined will be eligible for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA), and the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA).

Structure

The course consists of eight graduate-level units (48 points). Specific units must be studied as outlined below if students wish to gain professional accreditation.

Requirements

Students complete 48 points of graduate-level units, subject to the following rules:

(i.) at least one MBIS foundation unit from the list below

(ii.) units selected from the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) specialisations units listed under 'Areas of study', excepting that students wishing to gain professional recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) as librarians and related information professionals, or by the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA) or the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) as records managers and archivists, must select eight prescribed units, as listed below.

MBIS foundation (core) units

FIT9003 Database systems design
FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming
FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks
FIT9006 Information technology management

Prescribed units for professional recognition

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Students complete:

FIT5086 Information and knowledge management principles
FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
FIT5090 Social informatics
FIT5102 IT strategy and governance
FIT5104 Professional practice*
FIT5105 Information access
FIT5106 Information organisation
FIT9003 Database systems design

Records Management Association of Australia (RMAA) and the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA)

Students complete:

FIT5086 Information and knowledge management principles
FIT5087 Archival systems
FIT5088 Information and knowledge management systems
FIT5090 Social informatics
FIT5102 IT strategy and governance
FIT5104 Professional practice*
FIT5107 Managing business records
FIT9003 Database systems design

* Special entry requirements apply; course coordinator approval is required.

All units are offered in on-campus and off-campus mode.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to the Master of Business Information Systems.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management

3346 - Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	PGradCertBIS
CRICOS code	062923K
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3346
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright

Description

The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems is a course intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in business information systems, information management, or a closely related discipline.

Objectives

This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of business systems, information systems or information management and to consolidate students' skills in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field. It enables students to complement their detailed studies of a significant area of business information systems with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

Structure

The course consists of four approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete 24 points of graduate-level units selected from any of the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) specialisations listed under "Areas of Study".

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems.

Award(s)

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems

2423 - Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	PGradCertIT
CRICOS code	063356F
Total credit points required	24
Standard duration of study (years)	0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2423
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Description

The Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in IT, such as computing, computer science or a technical information technology field, to consolidate their skills and complement their prior studies of information technology with studies at a graduate level.

Seven specialisations are offered (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year).

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

consolidate students' skills in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
enable students to complement their prior studies of information technology with studies at a graduate level.

Structure

This course consists of four approved masters level units (24 points).

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) three units (18 points) chosen from the Master of Information Technology (MIT) specialisation units listed under "Areas of Study"

(ii.) one elective unit (6 points) chosen from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete a specialisation or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology.

Award(s)

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology

3344 - Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	PGradDipBIS
CRICOS code	062929D
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3344
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright

Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems is a course intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in business information systems, information management, or a closely related discipline.

Objectives

This course aims to provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that they are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field. It aims to develop students' understanding of a significant area of business information systems to a level and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for associate-level membership. Students who successfully complete the PGradDipBIS may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA).

Structure

The course consists of eight approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete 48 points of graduate-level units selected from any of the Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) specialisations listed under "Areas of Study". Students may include 6 or 12 credit points of individual project work.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course provides an entry point for students wishing to progress to Master of Business Information Systems (Hons) study.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s)

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

2411 - Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	PGradDipIT
CRICOS code	032374E
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2411
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is intended for those with a previous undergraduate qualification in IT such as computing, computer science or a technical information technology field. It provides a broad program in information technology, enabling students to select specific areas for in-depth study, or to construct a program from a range of suitably advanced units.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
to develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice.

Professional recognition

This course has been designed for accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for associate-level membership.

Structure

This course consists of eight approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) six units (36 points) from the Master of Information Technology (MIT) specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(ii.) two elective units (12 points) chosen from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete a specialisation, or can select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma and wish to undertake further studies will be granted up to 24 points of credit in the Master of Information Technology program. The number of points subsequently required to complete the masters will depend on the units taken within the postgraduate diploma.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Award(s)

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

3309 - Master of Applied Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MAIT
CRICOS code	037792B
Total credit points required	96
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3309
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Notes

Students have a maximum of six years to complete the requirements of the course.

Description

The Master of Applied Information Technology prepares students for work in the information technology industry at the highest levels. It provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area, with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology.

Seven specialisations are offered within the degree (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year)

Objectives

The objective of the Group one (foundation) and Group two unit studies is to educate students to the level of a computing professional. On successful completion of these units, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas:

system analysis and design
programming
computer technology
database technology
data communications
networking technology.

Studies in the various specialisations allow students to focus on a number of advanced areas of IT, to develop a professional, responsible, self-reflective attitude to the practice of IT, and to demonstrate an ability to master the application of state-of-the-art and developing technologies.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

Structure

This course consists of 16 approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) six compulsary foundation units from group one (36 points)

(ii.) two units from group two (12 points)

(iii.) six units from the specialisations listed in "Areas of Study"

(iv.) two elective units (12 points) chosen from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Group one (foundation) units

FIT4037 Case study
FIT9017 Foundations of programming
FIT9018 Computer technology and operating systems
FIT9019 Database technology
FIT9020 Data communications
FIT9030 Systems analysis and design

Group two

FIT4033 Object oriented application programming in C++
FIT4038 Database management and implementation
FIT4039 Handheld applications and operating systems
FIT4041 Web development
MAT4003 Quantitative analysis

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or two specialisations, or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Areas of Study

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study;
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Applied Information Technology

3341 - Master of Business Information Systems

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MBIS
CRICOS code	062924J
Total credit points required	72
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3341
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright, Caulfield; Dr Iqbal Gondal, Gippsland

Notes

Students have a maximum of five years to complete the requirements of the course.
All specialisations will be offered on-campus. Off-campus mode will be offered only for selected specialisations.

Description

The Master of Business Information Systems (MBIS) is part of a program which comprises three degrees: Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Business Information Systems Professional and Master of Business Information Systems (Honours).

This course prepares students with previous qualifications in any discipline, for careers in IT management, applications development, business information systems, information systems, information management, or knowledge management.

Seven specialisations are offered within the Master of Business Information Systems (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year).

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
develop students' understanding of a significant area of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
enable students to complement their detailed studies of a significant area of business information systems with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the MBIS may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA).

Structure

The course consists of 12 approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i) four MBIS foundation units (24 points) as listed below

(ii) four units (24 points) from the MBIS specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(iii) four elective units (24 points)

MBIS foundation (core) units

FIT9003 Database systems design*
FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming*
FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks*
FIT9006 Information technology management*

* Units offered by off-campus learning (OCL) mode.

MBIS specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or two MBIS specialisations or select units from a number of these and complete the course without a specialisation. It is highly recommended that students specialise by completing all the units in at least one specialisation.

MBIS elective units

Students can take electives from the following:

FIT5098 Industry based project (12 points)*
FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
units within the MBIS specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

* This unit involves partnership with industry. Entry to FIT5098 is competitive and requires a distinction average in 48 points on MBIS study. Final selection is by interview.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Graduates of the MBIS will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High performing students may study a minor thesis by enrolling in course 3343 MBIS (Honours), and with appropriate grades they could progress to a research degree.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study;
Graduate or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 48 points of study;
Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Business Information Systems

3343 - Master of Business Information Systems (Honours)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MBIS(Hons)
CRICOS code	062925G
Total credit points required	96
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3343
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright

Notes

Students have a maximum of six years to complete the requirements of the course.

Description

The Master of Business Information Systems (Honours) is part of a program which comprises three degrees: Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Business Information Systems Professional and Master of Business Information Systems (Honours). This course prepares students for careers in IT management, applications development, business information systems, information systems, information management, or knowledge management. Seven specialisations, are offered within the Master of Business Information Systems (Honours), although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year. This degree prepares students for either senior professional practice or doctoral level (PhD) studies through research methods training leading to a minor thesis in business information systems.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

develop students' understanding of two significant areas of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
provide students with knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional controversies in business information systems
provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
and prepare students for PhD study through research methods training and research leading to a minor thesis in business information systems.

Grading

MBIS (Hons) graduates will be awarded an overall honours grade for the degree (H1, H2A, H2B, or H3).

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the MBIS (Hons) may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA).

Structure

The course consists of 16 approved masters level units including a research methodology unit and a 24-point minor thesis.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) eight units (48 points) from the MBIS specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(ii.) FIT5185 IT research methods (6 points)

(iii.) FIT5181 Advanced topics in information systems (6 points)

(iv.) a 24-point minor thesis

(v.) two elective units (12 points) approved by the course director. These may be selected from units within the specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

MBIS Specialisations

MBIS elective units

Students can take electives from the following:

FIT5098 Industry based project (12 points)*
FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
units within the MBIS specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

* This unit involves partnership with industry. Entry to FIT5098 is competitive and requires a distinction average in 48 points on MBIS study. Final selection is by interview.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

MBIS (Hons) students must complete a minor thesis and will be awarded an overall course grade. Graduates of the MBIS (Hons) with a H1 or H2A result may progress to PhD study.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the awards:

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 48 points of study
Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management after successful completion of 48 points of study
Master of Business Information Systems after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Business Information Systems (Honours)

3342 - Master of Business Information Systems Professional

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MBIS Prof
CRICOS code	062926G
Total credit points required	96
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3342
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Steve Wright

Notes

Students have a maximum of six years to complete the requirements of the course.

Description

The Master of Business Information Systems Professional is part of a program which comprises three degrees: Master of Business Information Systems, Master of Business Information Systems Professional and Master of Business Information Systems (Honours).

Seven specialisations, are offered within the degrees (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year).

In addition to the option of specialisations, students in the professional stream have an opportunity to study more advanced areas of business information systems and some may undergo research methods training.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
provide students with knowledge, understanding, and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
develop students' understanding of one or more significant areas of business information systems to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
enable students to complement their detailed studies of a significant area of business information systems with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard for professional-level membership. Students who successfully complete the MBIS (Prof) may, depending on their unit choice, be eligible for professional accreditation/recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), or the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA).

Structure

The course consists of 16 approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i) four MBIS foundation units (24 points) as listed below

(ii) eight units (48 points) from the MBIS specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(iii) four elective units (24 points)

MBIS foundation (core) units

FIT9003 Database systems design*
FIT9004 Computer programming for business or FIT9017 Foundations of programming*
FIT9005 Computer architecture and networks*
FIT9006 Information technology management*

* Units offered by off-campus learning (OCL) mode.

MBIS specialisations

MBIS elective units

Students can take electives from the following:

FIT5098 Industry based project (12 points)*
FIT9058 Chinese language information technology
level four and five units from 3309 Master of Applied Information Technology and 2402 Master of Information Technology
units within the MBIS specialisations or from other postgraduate units within Monash, subject to the approval of the course coordinator.

* This unit involves partnership with industry. Entry to FIT5098 is competitive and requires a distinction average in 48 points on MBIS study. Final selection is by interview.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Graduates of the MBIS Prof will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High performing students may study a minor thesis by enrolling in course 3343 MBIS (Honours) and with appropriate grades they could progress to a research degree.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate in Business Information Systems after successful completion of 24 points of study;
Graduate or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems or Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge Management after successful completion of 48 points of study;
Master of Business Information Systems after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Business Information Systems Professional

0175 - Master of Business Systems (Research)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MBusSys (Research)
CRICOS code	008768J
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0175
Course coordinator	Associate Professor Graham Farr

Notes

Students have a maximum of two years (full-time basis) to complete this course.

Description

This course aims to provide extensive research training in the analysis, design, development and application of information technology tools to business management. This involves the study of information technology and business-related techniques, practices and procedures in areas as diverse as management, commercial, financial, health and industrial systems. The research undertaken reflects the current interests of the school. The results are presented in a major thesis that must demonstrate wide reading and understanding.

Structure

This course consists of a program of supervised research, a compulsory unit and submission of a thesis. The course can be taken as 100 per cent research (including one compulsory research methodology unit) or by a combination of 75 per cent research and additional coursework.

Requirements

All students must complete and pass the following research methodology unit:

FIT4005 IT research methods

The student's research results are presented in a major thesis that must demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out research in the field concerned and show independence of thought.

Students undertaking the 75 per cent thesis option must consult with the course coordinator about appropriate units to complete the requirements of the degree.

The overall result for the degree will be determined by combining the graded thesis and the results of any coursework units that have been approved.

Award(s)

Master of Business Systems (Research)

2617 - Master of Information Management and Systems (Research)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MIMS(Research)
CRICOS code	037859K
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield) Off-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2617
Course coordinator	Professor Sue McKemmish

Notes

Students have a maximum of two years (full-time basis) to complete this course.

Description

This course aims to prepare students for professional and academic careers in the field of information management and information systems research and practice. It will provide students with the skills needed to conduct research projects in the fields related to information products, processes, services and systems within and between organisations.

Structure

This course consists of a program of supervised research and submission of a thesis. The course can be taken as 100 per cent research or by a combination of research and additional coursework.

Requirements

Each candidate is required to undertake supervised research in an area of information management or information systems resulting in the completion of a major thesis. A principal and an associate supervisor will be appointed and the candidate is required to maintain regular contact with the supervisors.

Those students undertaking a coursework component can study units up to 12 points and must consult with the course coordinator about appropriate units to complete the requirements of the degree.

The overall result for the degree will be determined by combining the graded thesis and the results of any approved coursework units.

Award(s)

Master of Information Management and Systems (Research)

2402 - Master of Information Technology

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MIT
CRICOS code	030611B
Total credit points required	72
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2402
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Notes

Students have a maximum of five years to complete the requirements of the course.

Description

The Master of Information Technology is part of a program comprising three degrees: Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology Professional and Master of Information Technology (Honours).

The Master of Information Technology is a broad, flexible program for students who have a first qualification in a technical information technology field.

Seven specialisations are offered within the degrees (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year).

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
enable students to complement their detailed studies of significant areas of information technology with elective study from a wide range of disciplines.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

Structure

This course consists of 12 approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) eight units (48 points) from the specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(ii.) four elective units (24 points) chosen from postgraduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete a specialisation or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Graduates of the MIT will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High performing students may study a minor thesis by transferring to course 3349 MIT (Honours) and with appropriate grades they could progress to a research degree.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study;
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Information Technology

3349 - Master of Information Technology (Honours)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MIT (Hons)
CRICOS code	063362G
Total credit points required	96
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3349
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Notes

Students have a maximum of six years to complete the requirements of the course.

Description

The Master of Information Technology (Honours) is part of a program comprising three degrees: Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology Professional and Master of Information Technology (Honours).

The Master of Information Technology is a broad, flexible program for students who have a first qualification in a technical information technology field. Seven specialisations are offered within the degrees (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year).

The honours degree prepares students for doctoral level studies through study in research methods and a research project leading to a minor thesis in information technology.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
enable students to complement their detailed studies of significant areas of information technology with elective study from a wide range of disciplines
prepare students for PhD study through research methods training and a research project leading to a minor thesis in information technology.

Grading

MIT (Hons) graduates will be awarded an overall honours grade for the degree (H1, H2A, H2B or H3).

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

Structure

This course consists of 12 approved masters level units plus a minor research thesis.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) eight units (48 points) from the specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(ii.) FIT5185 IT research methods (6 points)

(iii.) a minor thesis (24 points)

(iv.) three elective units (18 points) chosen from graduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or two specialisations, or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

MIT (Honours) students must complete a minor thesis and will be awarded an overall course grade. Graduates of the MIT (Hons) with a H1 or H2A result may progress to PhD study.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study;
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study;
Master of Information Technology after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Information Technology (Honours)

1895 - Master of Information Technology (Research)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MIT(Res)
CRICOS code	042519K
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/1895
Contact details	Associate Professor Graham Farr (Clayton); Dr Maria Indrawan and Dr Shonali Krishnaswamy (Caulfield); Dr Joarder Kamruzzaman (Gippsland); Dr Michael Morgan (Berwick)

Notes

Students have a maximum of two years (full-time basis) to complete this course.

Description

This course provides candidates with the opportunity to complete a major study project and submit a thesis which demonstrates independence of thought and the ability of the candidate to carry out research in the selected field.

Research areas

Areas of research include:

animation
artificial intelligence
computer-assisted software engineering
creating content in digital environments
decision support systems
digital communications
distributed systems
electronic data interchange and internet commerce
formal specification
game design and development
graphics and image processing
GUI design and programming
human-machine interfaces
image processing and computer vision
inductive inference
information storage and retrieval
knowledge-based systems
microelectronic circuit design and digital systems design
mobile and distributed computing systems
multimedia applications in teaching and learning
multimedia authoring
multimedia computing and communication
multimedia interfaces
multimedia narrative
multimedia standards and protocols
network security
object-oriented systems
parallel and persistent computer architectures
programming paradigms and languages
robotics
social implications of multimedia
software metrics
systems analysis and design methodologies.

Attendance requirements

Candidates are required to meet the following faculty attendance requirements:

(a.) candidates should meet with their supervisor at least once per month, and attend specific seminars

(b.) full-time candidates are required to attend the University five days per week unless other arrangements have been made with their supervisor. Full-time candidates are also expected to spend the equivalent of five days per week working on the project.

(c.) part-time candidates are required to attend the University, on average, one day per week and be able to spend the equivalent of two days per week working on the project,

(d.) off-campus candidates are required to attend the University for two weeks per year

(e.) where work is to be done away from the University, the head of school should certify that suitable facilities, supervision and time are available to the candidate.

Candidates may also be permitted in certain circumstances to pursue a part of their research at other institutions and locations outside of the University.

Grading

The MIT (Research) thesis is graded (H1, H2A, H2B, H3, Fail).

Structure

This course consists of a program of supervised research and submission of a thesis. The course can be taken as 100 per cent research (including one compulsory research methodology unit) or by a combination of research and additional coursework.

Requirements

Each candidate is required to undertake supervised research within a school of the faculty resulting in the completion of a major thesis.

Students are also required to study and pass a research methodology unit if they have not already completed an equivalent unit in previous studies.

The overall result for the degree will be determined by combining the graded thesis and the results of any coursework units that have been approved.

Progression to further studies

It is possible for a candidate in the MIT(Res) to transfer to PhD candidature if the school and faculty determine that the candidate has demonstrated an ability to undertake research and that the research topic will remain essentially unchanged, although its scope will be substantially broadened.

Award(s)

Master of Information Technology (Research)

3348 - Master of Information Technology Professional

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MIT Prof
CRICOS code	063364F
Total credit points required	96
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3348
Contact details	Contact information is available at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/contactus.html
Course coordinator	Dr Chris Ling

Notes

Students have a maximum of six years to complete the requirements of the course.

Description

The Master of Information Technology Professional is a broad, flexible program for students who have a first qualification in a technical information technology field. Seven specialisations are offered within the degrees (although not all specialisations may be offered in any one year).

In addition to the option of specialisations, students in the Professional stream have an opportunity to study more broad and advanced areas of information technology.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

provide students with knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in the disciplinary areas that underpin the information technology field
provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the information technology field
develop students' understanding of significant areas of information technology to a level of depth and sophistication consistent with senior professional practice
enable students to complement their detailed studies of significant areas of information technology with elective study from a wide range of disciplines
provide students with an opportunity to study more broad and advanced areas of information technology.

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as meeting the standard of knowledge for professional-level membership.

Structure

This course consists of 16 approved masters level units.

Requirements

Students complete:

(i.) twelve units (72 points) from the specialisations listed under "Areas of Study"

(ii.) four elective units (24 points) from graduate level units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology or from any other faculty of the University as approved by the course coordinator.

Specialisations

Students can choose to complete one or more specialisations,,or select a variety of units and complete the course without a specialisation.

Areas of Study

Progression to further studies

Graduates of the MIT Professional coursework version will not automatically qualify for entry into a PhD program. High performing students may study a minor thesis by transferring to course 3349 MIT (Honours) and with appropriate grades, could progress to a research degree.

Alternative exit(s)

Students wishing to exit this course early may apply to graduate with one of the following provided they have satisfied the requirements for the award:

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology after successful completion of 24 points of study;
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology after successful completion of 48 points of study;
Master of Information Technology after successful completion of 72 points of study.

Award(s)

Master of Information Technology Professional

3337 - Master of Philosophy

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	MPhil
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Sunway)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3337
Course coordinator	Dr Saadat Alhashmi

Description

Successful completion of the program will signify that the candidate has completed a course of research training and satisfied the examiners that he/she can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Structure

This course consists of a program of supervised research and submission of a major thesis.

Requirements

The MPhil is a 100 per cent research program. A research candidate is required to undertake a program of supervised research within the faculty resulting in the completion of a major thesis, of a maximum of 50,000 words that would be expected to make a contribution to an existing body of knowledge, by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge.

In fulfilling the requirements for supervised study and research at the University, the candidate is required to be present at Monash University Sunway campus, Malaysia on a regular basis and to be involved in the intellectual life of the University and the relevant school.

Award(s)

Master of Philosophy

0190 - Doctor of Philosophy

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Information Technology

Managing faculty	Information Technology
Abbreviated title	PhDComp
CRICOS code	041045C
Standard duration of study (years)	4 years FT, 8 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Sunway) Off-campus (Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0190
Contact details	Monash Research Graduate School in the Research Services Division of Monash University, Clayton campus or visit http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au.
Course coordinator	Associate Professor Graham Farr (Clayton); Dr Shonali Krishnaswamy and Dr Maria Indrawan (Caulfield); Dr Joarder Kamruzzaman (Gippsland); Dr Michael Morgan (Berwick); Dr Saadat Alhashmi (Sunway)

Notes

The course is designed to be taken over a period of three years with a maximum of four full-time years. Part-time studies are available on conditions approved by the Research Graduate School Committee.

Description

The IT faculty offers a PhD program by research in each of the academic units of the faculty, across five of the University's campuses. The degree is awarded for a thesis which, in the opinion of the examiners, makes a significant contribution to knowledge or understanding of any field of study with which the University is directly concerned. The award of the degree is generally accepted as showing that the candidate is capable of carrying out independent research.

IT research at Monash has a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus and multi-national approach, and the six research centres of the faculty provide the focus for our internationally recognised research strengths in intelligent systems, distributed systems and software engineering, organisational and social informatics, business intelligence and multimedia computing.

Areas for research cover the whole IT spectrum from engineering to social science. The leading researchers' specific strengths are in:

computing science
software engineering
information systems
information and knowledge management.

School and course coordinators can provide advice and information about research topics and supervision.

For further information about the research centres in the faculty, refer to the 'Research Centres - Faculty of Information Technology' section of this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/it-05.html.

Research component

100 per cent

Structure

This course consists of a program of supervised research and submission of a thesis.

Requirements

The PhD is a 100 per cent research program. The candidate is required to undertake a program of supervised research within a school of the faculty resulting in the completion of a major thesis, the length of which would not normally exceed 100,000 words that would make a major contribution to the discipline by way of new knowledge.

In fulfilling the requirements for supervised study and research at the University, the candidate is required to be present at their campus on a regular basis and to be involved in the intellectual life of the University and the relevant school.

Award(s)

Doctor of Philosophy

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