新英格兰大学

The Master of Information Technology provides an opportunity for those who are looking for a change of direction in their career or for those who want to enhance their IT qualifications. Those seeking a change of direction can come in without any background in IT and graduate with a sound knowledge and understanding of IT qualifying them for employment in a broad range of positions in private industry, government agencies or research organisations which have an IT requirement. Similarly, the Master of Information Technology provides candidates who have an IT background with the opportunity to update their qualifications, with a number of entry options that recognise industry experience and previous study.

The course offers considerable depth and flexibility, allowing students to select from units covering specialised topics such as, computer networks and security, artificial intelligence, management information systems, user experience design and web programming. All units are delivered both on campus and online, using a variety of educational technologies including video lectures, online discussion forums and access to campus servers through remote desktop facilities. The course also allows students to complete either a research project, which requires submission of a thesis, or an information and communications technology project relating to a real-life case.

Career Opportunities

The types of career options include but are not limited to consultant, customer contact centre operator, internet and e-commerce, IT educator, computer scientist, EDP auditor, project management, sales and marketing, software development, systems analysis and design, systems management and administration.

Course Aims

This course suits those students coming to the study of information technology for the first time as well as those who want to extend their knowledge or upgrade their professional qualifications. Covering aspects of computer programming, database management systems, web technologies, and software development the course aims to cover the essential elements of information technology. It concludes with the option to plan and undertake a substantial research project including the submission of a thesis comprising a literature review and the results of the research project or complete an ICT project in a group work environment requiring an integration of project management and ICT skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

demonstrate, through their own practice and research, a mastery of information technology that includes knowledge of recent developments, established methods, specialised skills and knowledge of the theoretical principles that underpin information and communications technologies;

apply advanced problem-solving and design skills with modern software engineering tools and methodologies to develop software, systems and/or processes to meet specified requirements, including creative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures, while demonstrating information skills and research methods;

understand and apply project management principles to the development of software and information systems across a broad range of disciplines, addressing challenges that relate to professional ethics, information technology governance, risk management, systems acquisition and change management;

demonstrate the technical and communication skills necessary to evaluate and theorise on issues contributing to the professional and ethical standards of practice expected in the information technology industry and assess how the social, ethical and legal issues related to information technology impact society;