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Master of Information Technology with a specialisation in Research and Development

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Overview

Available only to students enrolled in the Research and Development specialisation of the Master of Information Technology; this unit requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 and is for those students who wish to work on a larger research project over a one year period.

It is appropriate for students who wish to continue into further research degrees or who are involved with a major industry project. As a requirement of this unit, students must participate in an Ethics Workshop and satisfy the related assessment requirements.

Key features

  • Program comprises 50% research project + 4 masters units

Minimum course duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Highly motivated graduates who have a minimum 3.5GPA who are considering a research and development role in industry or considering pursuing a research degree after their Master of Information Technology.

Course fee

AUD $30,016 p.a. This is the Course Fee

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Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with relevant major.

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

Degree requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 32
Completion of a specialisation from the list below

Specialisation requirements

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

800 level or above Credit Points
Required ITEC902 Research and Development Project 16
Required 16cp from ITEC800 - ITEC807
ITEC812 - ITEC899 16

Notes

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

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Master of Information Technology

MQ course code: MIT

With a Specialisation in:
  • Research and Development (RES11S)
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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