Master of Applied Information Technology for 2010

Course overview

The Master of Applied Information Technology (MAIT) is an effective means of opening up new career possibilities in IT fields ranging from applications programming through to systems analysis. This 16-unit course provides students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology. It prepares students for work in the information technology industry at the highest levels. The program includes core units in programming, computer technology, database technology and systems analysis and design, as well as electives selected from a range of specialisations: Data management, Digital communication, Distributed and mobile systems, Intelligent Systems, Internet and web application development, Multimedia systems, Network Computing, Security, and Software engineering.

In addition, students undertake an applied IT case study. This project covers all phases of the design, building and implementation of an IT application.

Students may exit the program after successfully completing four specific units, with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology; or after completing seven specific units and a case study/project, with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.

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Career outlook

The MAIT provides formal postgraduate credentials to advance your IT career across any industry. The course provides students with fundamental skills in systems analysis and design; programming; computer technology; database technology; data communications and networking technology.

By selecting specialist subjects, you may also further develop your applied knowledge in several advanced IT areas such as software engineering; multimedia computing; internet commerce and data mining. Graduates enjoy varied and rewarding careers around the world. For example, you could be working as a: systems analyst; database designer; network administrator; programmer; project manager;database administrator; management information consultant, or applications programmer.