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Master of Information Technology Consulting

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Overview

The Master of Information Technology Consulting degree prepares students for a consulting career in the IT industry. The degree comprises two 6-month internship placements in industry. Applicants for this degree will usually be interviewed to determine suitability for industry placement. 

Key features

  • Two 6-month internship placements in industry where you can put  into practise your consulting skills in the workplace
  • Macquarie University has the advantage of being located within one of Australia’s high-technology precincts. The Department of Computing has developed an Industry Partnerships Program with major companies such as Honeywell, Unisys, Microsoft, Avaya, OEM, Fujitsu and EMC
  • This program articulates from the Master of Information Technology and gives students the opportunity for one year of practical and industry focused experience.

Minimum course duration

1 years full-time, equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Master of Information Technology graduates who are seeking to develop their skills in consulting in the information technology environment.

Fees

To be advised.

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements


Master of Information Technology (with 3.5 GPA). Applicants for this degree will usually be interviewed to determine suitability for industry placement.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

No work experience required.

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 32
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master

800 level or above Credit Points
Required ITEC903 Industry Based Internship A 16
Required ITEC904 Industry Based Internship B 16
Total credit points required to satisfy this master 32

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

The degree provides the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in consulting. A Master of Information Technology Consulting is designed to provide a competitive advantage and support career advancement.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

Macquarie University graduate programs give you a competitive edge in the workplace, assist your move to a new career and give you that personal sense of achievement.

Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

We are investing in new classroom buildings, new labs, recreational facilities, a teaching hospital and a new library, to ensure that the best facilities continue to be provided to our students.

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Contact us

Faculty of Science
Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
Email: scienceenquiries@mq.edu.au 
www.comp.mq.edu.au

Apply

Master of Information Technology Consulting

MQ course code: MITCONS

Apply

1. Find your chosen course in the Postgraduate Course List. Check that the course is offered in the Session that you are applying for and the application method will be shown in the 'Apply to' column.

2. Complete the Application form and follow the instructions for methods to submit and closing dates.

3. Check the Postgraduate Forms webpage to determine if your course also requires a Supplementary Form to be submitted.

Applications for Session 2 2012 are now open.

Re-admission

If you have previously enrolled and would like to re-apply for the same course, you do not re-apply through UAC.

  1. Print and complete the MQ Postgraduate Re-admission Form (PDF)
  2. View the Postgraduate Course List for 2012 (PDF) for specific information required to complete the application form

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