Master of Information Technology
Application Development Specialisation
Dive into application development with our Master of Information Technology (MIT) specialization! Craft innovative web and Windows applications, master sought-after Java programming skills, and develop leadership qualities for project success. This transformative program unlocks your potential to become a versatile application developer. Join us and launch your exciting career in the ever-evolving IT landscape.
Duration:
Two Years - Full time
Location:
Sydney: Level 2, Suite 4B, 5A, 5B & 6A,
1-17 Elsie Street Burwood, NSW 2134
Adelaide: Level 3, 27-29 Currie Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Course fee:
$40,000
Course
Overview
Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of Information Technology with Gateway Business College’s Master in Information Technology program, tailored for aspiring tech enthusiasts in Sydney, Adelaide, and beyond. Our comprehensive Information Technology course in Adelaide and Sydney is meticulously crafted to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic world of tech.
At Gateway Business College, we understand the importance of staying ahead in the fast-paced realm of Information Technology. That’s why our curriculum, designed for international students seeking a top-tier university technology degree in Adelaide and Sydney, is meticulously curated to reflect the latest industry trends and practices. From mastering core Information Technology subjects in Adelaide and Sydney to delving into specialized areas of study, our program ensures you’re well-prepared to tackle the challenges of today’s digital landscape.
But our commitment to your success doesn’t end there. As an Institute of Higher Education, Gateway Business College offers a supportive learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard software. Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you receive the schooling and support needed to excel in your Information and Technology degree.
Course Overview
The Master of Information Technology is a tightly integrated specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus that prepares graduates for careers in information technology. There is an emphasis on career-focused learning and developing technological understanding and skills that are in high demand worldwide.
Entry to the degree requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Entrants with a bachelor’s degree in information technology (or equivalent) may be eligible for up to four subjects of academic credit (RPL).
The degree first develops the fundamental core knowledge and understanding required for further study and then provides for a choice of specialist study in two high-demand areas of Information Technology
- Application Development
- Cyber Security.
The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) develop the GBC Graduate Attributes and ensure graduates meet the requirements of IT professionals as expressed through the Seoul Accord, the ACS Core Body of Knowledge for IT Professionals, and the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA).
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2 years full-time, 4 years part time |
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Course fee: |
$40,000 |
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Delivery Mode: |
Face to face
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AQF Level |
9 |
Program outcomes
Practical Experience
You Are Job Ready
Learn From Industry Professionals
Foster Multicultural Connections
Career Pathway
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a specialist degree with both a theoretical and practical focus that aims to develop technological understanding and skills that are in high demand worldwide.
Computer Support Specialist
Systems Analyst
Software Tester/ Developer
App Developer
Programmer
Web Developer
Tech Sales Consultant/ Manager
Cloud Computing Specialist
User Experience (UX) Designer
Data Scientist
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Database administrators, systems administrators, and ICT security specialists are expected to see a 40% increase (29,100 jobs) between 2021 and 2026.
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Software and applications programmers, including analyst programmers, developer programmers, software engineers, and software testers, will witness a 27% surge (42,200 jobs).
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Computer network professionals, such as computer network and systems engineers, network administrators, and network analysts, will experience a 22% rise (7,900 jobs).
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ICT business and systems analysts are projected to have a 13% increase (5,900 jobs).
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ICT managers, including chief information officers and ICT project managers, will see an 18% growth (14,400 jobs).
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ICT support and test engineers are anticipated to have a remarkable 44% surge (4,800 jobs).
With this surge in job opportunities, the future looks exceptionally promising for graduates in the IT and computing field. Seize the opportunity and pave your way to a bright and fulfilling career in the world of technology!
Course Structure
The course comprises:
- Eight (8) core IT subjects including four (4) fundamental subjects providing non-cognate entrants with a form basis for further study.
- Six (6) specialist subjects providing graduates with broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in a discipline or area of practice,
- Two (2) electives in Information Technology or in a general discipline allowing students to further develop areas of interest in IT or to study complementary areas to further develop broad professional skills.
CRICOS Course Code
116604H
Course duration
Two Years Full time,
Four years part time
Campus Location
Sydney and Adelaide
Delivery Mode
Face to face
Next intake
Academic Calendar
| Year Semester Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Description | Prerequisites |
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ICT401 |
Programming Fundamentals |
This subject demonstrates how real-world problems can be solved creatively and flexibly by writing
simple computer programs. This subject will prepare students for advanced programming and software development tasks in desktop, mobile and cloud environments by providing foundation knowledge and skills in programming and problem-solving using programming techniques and tools. Students will learn about fundamental programming constructs, program design and good programming style in this subject
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None |
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ICT402 |
Database Design and Development |
Efficient organisation, retrieval and management of data plays a crucial role in successful operations of any organisation.
This subject provides a deep understanding of key concepts related to data, database and database management systems. Students gain experience of the complete process of database design and development including requirement gathering, conceptual design, logical design and physical design phases. Structured Query Language (SQL) and relevant relation theories are covered in the context of database creation, access and maintenance. Contemporary database
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None |
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ICT403 |
IT Emerging Technologies and Innovation |
In the ever-changing field of information technology there are several technologies whose development and practical
applications are general unrealised, hence are emerging in nature. This subject will introduce students to innovative, emerging and contemporary technologies in the field of information technology. With the help of case studies and guest lectures the emergence of new technologies leading to digital disruption is discussed. Each week different IT technologies are discussed with the emphasis on understanding overall purpose, identifying potential, recognising opportunities and justifying the use.
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None |
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ICT404 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
System analysis and design of IT systems is required for planning a new business information system or replacing
an existing system to satisfy organisational needs and growth. In this subject, students are introduced to system and analysis methodologies, techniques and principles. Students get to appreciate the importance of the role of system analyst for designing and developing information systems. Students gain skills and experience in requirement elicitation, system analysis, modelling and design while following system development life cycle.
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None |
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ICT411 |
Web Development |
The World Wide Web is one of the most complex systems that have ever been created. With over
1 billion websites around the world, the Web is an intricate network that pervades almost every sphere of our life. This course is designed for those who want to be part of the development of this system. Students will learn the foundations of three core languages for web development: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Additionally, students will learn how to host a website, configure a domain, and follow good practices for positioning a website in search engines, such as Google.
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ICT401 |
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ICT412 |
IT Project Management |
This subject explores the fundamental project management concepts, tools and frameworks that
relate to the agile and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodologies. Students will apply the PMBOK and Agile concepts they have learnt in an IT context. This allows demonstrating their ability to produce project artefacts and use project management tools, and reflect on their importance and practical application. Further, they must demonstrate their understanding of the role of ethics in project management, their superior presentation skills and their ability to apply the qualitative and quantitative concepts learnt.
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ICT401 |
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ICT413 |
Data Analytics and Visualisation |
This course covers the foundations of data analysis and visualisation. Data is one of the
most valuable resources for any organisation, including start-ups, non-for-profits, and multinational companies. Obtaining meaningful information from data allows organisations to understand their customers and adjust their strategies accordingly. In this course, students will understand the typical workflow required for extracting meaningful information from structured and unstructured data. Specifically, learning to conduct data cleaning, exploratory data analysis, and statistical analysis. Additionally, students will understand how to communicate their findings to stakeholders, creating meaningful visualisations of data.
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ICT401 |
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Elective |
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None |
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ICT446 |
Networking Fundamentals |
This subject outline provides a broad overview of network fundamentals, covering everything from basic networking concepts to advanced technologies and emerging trends.
The subject will introduce students to the current and emerging concepts in IP addressing, IP routing and switching to develop the skills required to design, implement and troubleshoot computer networks. Students will explore these topics in greater depth through case studies, research projects, and coursework. Students will also delve into advanced topics such as network security.
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None |
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ICT422 |
Application Modelling and Development |
This course aims to provide core programming skills and knowledge for application development.
Students will learn about the fundamental processes involved in application development and analyse the complexities involved in building functioning applications. This intermediate subject enhances students' programming skills by analysing and applying advanced object-oriented programming techniques using the Java programming language and libraries. This subject will cover topics like Java GUI components and GUI construction that will help students to model, design and develop robust graphical user interface programs that interact with problem domain objects and relational databases in an object-oriented programming environment. This unit also covers relational database management via Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) and Java socket programming. These programming skills can be further used in cross-platform application development, including mobile application development.
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ICT402, ICT421 |
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ICT423 |
Mobile App Development |
This subject will present the theoretical and technical knowledge and skills required to develop applications
for handheld devices such as handheld computers, tablets and smartphones. Students will be introduced to Graphical User Interface (GUI) concepts, local and distributed database design and object-oriented application development in the context of mobile application development for smartphones and tablets. In addition to that, this subject will also cover cross-platform development that will ultimately enable students to develop mobile apps relating to real-life scenarios, games, entertainment, and education. Students will be able to design and develop their own mobile applications at the end of this subject.
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ICT411, Corequisite ICT422 |
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Elective |
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ICT431 |
Advanced Web Application Development |
This subject covers the advanced topics on Web application developments with
a focus on single-page Web applications, serverless applications, and Web APIs. Students will gain enhanced Web development skills using jQuery, JSON, and AJAX. This subject will also focus on a Web-based embedded scripting language (PHP), a Web server (Apache) and a server-side database (MySQL). At the end of this subject, students will implement a professional Web application that integrates front-end and back-end components.
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ICT423 |
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ICT432 |
Human Computer Interaction |
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is an interdisciplinary field, combining elements from design, psychology, and computer science.
This subject is designed for students who are interested in contributing to the design, implementation and evaluation of computational systems that are intended to be used by humans using HCI principles. Consequently, students will be introduced to the principles of User Experience (UX) design, as well as qualitative and quantitative methods for user testing. Additionally, they will gain familiarity with two of the most common languages used in web development, namely HTML5 and CSS3.
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ICT403, ICT404, Corequisite ICT431 |
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ICT433 |
Capstone Project 1 |
The students of MIT complete their capstone project in two subjects, Application Development
Capstone Project 1 and Capstone Project 2. These subjects are designed to bridge the gap between postgraduate studies and professional future by targeting competencies required for a job ready graduate. Students must complete these subjects in consecutive semesters. The students will gain an experience of going through a complete project lifecycle as: requirement gathering, and project design phases are completed in Capstone Project 1 and the implementation, testing and deployment is completed in Capstone Project 2. Students will work on a project from initiation to completion following IT project management methodology and deliver a completed project with the required documents at the end of two semesters. Student may choose any project management methodology bases on the nature of the chosen project and client’s requirements
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Completion of 6 subjects including ICT412 |
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ICT434 |
Capstone Project 2 |
The students of MIT complete their capstone project in two subjects, Capstone Project 1 and Capstone Project 2.
These subjects are designed to bridge the gap between postgraduate studies and professional future by targeting competencies required for a job ready graduate. Students must complete these subjects in consecutive semesters. The students will gain an experience of going through a complete project lifecycle as: requirement gathering, and project design phases are completed in Capstone Project 1 and the implementation, testing and deployment is completed in Capstone Project 2. Students will work on a project from initiation to completion following IT project management methodology and deliver a completed project with the required documents at the end of two semesters.
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ICT433 |
| Year Semester Subject Code | Subject Name | Pre-requisite |
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COM445 |
Professional Communication |
None |
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BUS448 |
Leading Organisational Change - Intrapreneurship |
None |
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ICT441 |
Applied Artificial Intelligence |
ICT401 |
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ICT442 |
Data Governance and Ethics |
None |
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ICT443 |
Online Markets |
ICT404, ICT413 |
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ICT444 |
Network Security and Cryptography |
ICT436 |
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ICT421 |
Distributed Systems |
None |
English Language Requirements
English proficiency assessments must be completed no longer than two (2) years prior to commencement or one (1) year prior to commencement for applicants studying/residing in a non-English speaking environment.
Applicants who completed their prior studies in a language other than English must present an IELTS academic test with an overall score of at least 6.5 and at least 6.0 in each module (or equivalent recognised test of English language)
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International Students
| PTE | Overall 58 and above with no skill below 54 |
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IELTS |
overall 6.5 with 6.0 in each module |
PRIOR STUDY IN ENGLISH
Completion of prior study in English may meet the English language entry requirements. Applicants who have completed a minimum of one-year full-time study in a formal qualification (AQF Level 5 or equivalent) at a university or other educational institution that was taught and assessed in English, may provide a statement from the institution indicating that they have completed this requirement.
The statement must include following things:
- Be an original document on official letterhead
- Demonstrate completion up to a maximum of two years prior
Applicants who completed their study more than two years ago
Applicants who completed their study more than two years before beginning their course of study at GBC may still meet English language proficiency requirements if they meet both of the following requirements:
- The applicant has successfully completed (with assessment) a post-secondary qualification that lasted at least three years full time. The instruction and assessment must have been in English.
- The applicant has lived since graduation in Australia or another country where English is the most commonly spoken language. In this case, proof of residency is required at the time of application
All cases where an applicant has had prior study in English will be evaluated individually. Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee the applicant will meet the English language proficiency criteria.
Master of Information Technology Academic Requirements
Entry into the Master of Information Technology generally requires students to meet the English language requirements and have completed an Australian bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or equivalent.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants without a formal qualification but with appropriate and relevant high level work experience will be considered. Skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
| Applicants with a recent Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent / higher qualification) in a relevant field of Information Technology or Computing (a cognate degree) may seek Recognition of Prior learning (Credit) for up to four subjects allowing potential completion of the MIT in twelve subjects or three semesters. Normally only the first four introductory subjects are available for RPL based on prior cognate bachelor’s degree study. |
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Graduates of the Master of Information Technology Course Learning Outcomes
- Integrate and apply a broad and coherent knowledge of information technologies that includes recent developments with depth in selected areas of study and apply this knowledge to design, develop and implement advanced IT solutions for in one or more specialised areas of IT
- Acquire, evaluate, synthesise and integrate information with intellectual independence, self- learning capabilities and creativity within a complex professional setting and recognise connections, recurring themes and emerging technologies and approaches across the discipline.
- Demonstrate advanced theoretical and operational skills, understanding and problem-solving ability and communicate IT knowledge, concepts and ideas clearly and coherently to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Apply high-level disciplinary knowledge and skills to produce effective, ethical, socially responsible, and collaborative solutions that consider internal and external stakeholder perspectives, principles of good governance, relevant contextual information, and professional and industry standards and expectations.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative on complex IT projects using a range of technical, analytical, managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills and the responsibility and accountability to develop, manage and participate at all levels in team environments.
- Use appropriate research methods to critically appraise new developments in information technology and engage in the process of research and continuous learning needed to retain a high level of professional skills and knowledge in professional practice.
Graduate Attributes
- Graduates demonstrate the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, practical skills and scholarly understanding in their chosen fields required to make them competent and confident in their discipline and profession and able to apply their knowledge in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
- Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to draw connections across fields of knowledge to diagnose and solve problems respond to challenges. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. They will demonstrate a commitment to reflective practice through structured inquiry and autonomous learning.
- Graduates convey ideas and information effectively with individuals, and within and across teams, in interdisciplinary, professional and social settings. They will be aware of and have respect for self and others; be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
- Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens. They will display ethical and constructive attitudes in professional and community settings through responsible and inclusive behaviour that exhibits awareness of relevant codes of conduct, professional standards, and cultural sensitivity. They will have the ability to work effectively with others with honesty, integrity, respect and intellectual independence and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
- Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions. Graduates manage their own work and are adaptable and supportive of colleagues. They meet deadlines, understand business leadership, display management skills, take responsibility for their personal professional development and demonstrate initiative.
Demand for Graduates
- The recent “ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse” prepared by Deloitte Economics notes that “critical technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and advanced data analytics are crucial to our prosperity, social cohesiveness, and national security. They will also dramatically disrupt the workforce.
- A totally new approach will be needed to ensure Australia’s, and the world’s, workforce adjusts and embraces this next wave of digital disruption and graduates with a Gateway Business College MUT degree will be prepared to lead this change.
- Graduates will develop knowledge and capabilities in communication, design, development and project management and learn what it takes to implement and integrate IT within an organisation.
- All students will complete their degree studies with a sequence of two Capstone projects in their specialisation which will integrate knowledge and skills and provide practical, applied experience in solving problems as an IT professional in their area of specialization. This hands-on project gives them real-world experience before they start their career.
Graduate Career Outcomes
Graduates will have many occupations available to them (both generally in IT and within their specialization) including:
- IT Manager
- Application Programmer
- Analyst Programmer
- Database Administrator
- It Customer Support Technician
- It Support Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Web Developer
- Project Manager
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- Support Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Systems Engineer
- Vulnerability Analyst
- Computer Forensics Analyst
- Ethical Hackers
- Webmaster
- Web Application Developer
- Mobile Application Developer
- Security Analyst
- System Administrator
- It Security Specialist
- Technical Support Personnel
