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The MITS provides non-ICT students with broad knowledge and understanding of fundamental information and communication technology concepts and principles. It also enables all students to select significant areas for in-depth study, from a range of advanced IT and IS areas, to provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the IT and IS fields.
Studies in the various advanced areas of ICT allow students to develop a professional, responsible, self-reflective and critical attitude to the practice of ICT.
Note: Students who commenced this course prior to 2016, should refer to the course schedules relevant to their year of entry.
Course objectives
MITS graduates should be ICT professionals with the abilities and skills to:
- adapt and apply techniques for acquiring, converting, transmitting, storing, managing and analysing data, information and knowledge;
- select and effectively apply processes, methodologies, tools, research skills and techniques to analyze, model, develop, and manage ICT products and services;
- explain and adapt appropriate ICT to support business processes and decision making to help an organisation achieve its objectives;
- evaluate and communicate the likely utility of emerging or advanced ICT to an individual or organization;
- apply abstraction and critical thinking to a problem, identify and define the ICT requirements, apply knowledge of advanced ICT principles and technical skills to develop and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions.
MITS graduates should acquire attitudes needed by an ICT professional to:
- be an effective team member;
- take initiative and work independently;
- communicate effectively at a professional level;
- continue lifelong learning; and
- adhere to codes of professional conduct and practice.
The MITS provides an optional opportunity for high achieving students to qualify for higher research
Career outcomes
The MITS is an effective means of opening up new career possibilities in a broad range of ICT fields. Graduates of the MITS will have the knowledge and skills to solve complex social, economic and technical problems within the context of information and communication technology.
By selecting specialist subjects, graduates will develop deep theoretical and practical knowledge in specific areas so that they will have the intellectual and conceptual foundation to play leading roles in the development of the ICT industry. Graduates of the program will be expected to play leading professional roles in the field locally and overseas.
The MITS provides formal postgraduate credentials to advance your ICT career across any industry. For students without prior ICT studies, the MITS provides fundamental skills in systems analysis and design; programming; cyber-security; web technology; database technology; data communications and networking technology.
By selecting specialist units, students will further develop their knowledge in several advanced ICT areas such as Intelligent Web Services; Information Management; Enterprise Systems; eLogistics; Systems Strategy and Management; Business Process Innovation; Network Security and Data Management Technology.
Graduates will enjoy varied and rewarding careers around the world. For example: systems analyst; web developer; database modeller/administrator; programmer; business process modeller; ICT strategist; project manager; information management specialist; security architect/specialist; business analyst; enterprise architect.
Professional Recognition
The MITS has full, professional-level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS). This endorsement recognises that the degree, which was recently redeveloped in consultation with the ACS, is responsive to the current and future needs of the ICT industry. Graduates of the MITS are eligible for membership of the ACS.
Course structure
The normal duration of the MITS is 2 years. MITS candidates will do the equivalent of at least twelve 12.5% units, and up to sixteen 12.5% units, based on their existing qualifications and experience (see Entry Requirements).
Students who qualify for the 12 unit MITS can choose to do an accelerated program over 1.5 years, or they can complete the degree over 2 years by successfully studying 3 units a semester for 4 semesters.
Degree structure
All students will complete three level 500 foundation units (KIT501, KIT503, KIT506).
You will then complete the equivalent of at least eight ICT 12.5% units listed in the schedule at level-700, which must include KIT713.
The remaining units must be taken from level 400, 500, 600 or 700.
On completion of four ICT postgraduate (level 400 or 700 only) units the candidates can choose a research or coursework stream. To be admitted to the research stream students need a distinction average over four ICT level-400 or 700-units:
- Candidates in the coursework stream must do ICT Research Principles (KIT714). Candidates can complete up to four postgraduate units (level 400/500/600/700) from any other discipline (e.g. Business, Science etc.).
- Candidates in the research stream must do ICT Research Methods 25% (KIT701), and a research dissertation over two 25% units (KIT702, KIT703). Students in the research stream can only complete one unit from another discipline.
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Schedule A
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
16 unit masters (2 years)
Bachelor Degree from accredited tertiary institution.
12 unit masters (1.5 to 2 years)
To qualify for a 12 unit MITS, you must currently hold a Bachelor degree in an ICT-related area, or a Bachelor degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in an ICT-related area covering at least the fundamental knowledge of software design and programming, computer networks, web system development, and database technology.
Students who do not hold a Bachelor or Graduate Certificate/Diploma in an ICT-related area will be required to complete a 2-year, 16 unit masters.
Articulation from
Articulation to
MSc or PhD
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $ 69,088 AUD *.
Course cost based on a rate of $33,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
Domestic Students
Each year, the University offers more than 900 awards to students from all walks of life, including: those who have achieved high academic results, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with sporting ability, students undertaking overseas study, and students with a disability.
For information on all scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
Applications for most awards commencing in Semester 1 open at the beginning of August and close strictly on 31 October in the year prior to study.
International students
There are a huge range of scholarships, bursaries and fee discounts available for international students studying at the University of Tasmania. For more information on these, visit the Tasmanian International Scholarships (TIS) website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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