Master of Science in Information Technology

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1 Master of Science in Information Technology The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is available as a one-year track program and the Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Technology Management) (MSIT (ITM)) as a two-year track program. Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) - One-year Track The MSIT one-year track program is available to students with three years or more professional experience. The MSIT one-year track requires 144 units: 66 units of core courses (optional 12 unit Information Systems Project) 66 units of elective courses Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Technology Management) (MSIT (ITM)) - Two-year Track The MSIT (ITM) two-year track program is available to students with less than three years professional experience. The MSIT (ITM) two-year track requires 168 Units: 114 units of core courses 30 units of elective courses 24 unit capstone project (Information Systems Project) One full-semester internship Students have the opportunity to study one semester at Carnegie Mellon University s Pittsburgh campus through the University Exchange Program. Learning Outcomes At completion of the MSIT or MSIT (ITM) program, graduates will be able to competently: Design, document and develop robust, extensible and highly maintainable data-intensive applications using cutting edge technologies tailored to the specific needs of any business scenario Explain and apply the core aspects of information technology principles and tools, and manage their implementation in a business context Understand and facilitate the strategic and operational benefits of business models and technology applications Manage complex IT projects with consideration of the human, financial and environmental factors and an understanding of risk management processes, and operational and policy implications Understand the strengths and limitations of current technologies and apply them intelligently to meet the needs of each application Apply their practical experience in IT projects developed through assessment projects for real world clients focussing on technology auditing and recommendations, and system development Utilise high level interpersonal skills to negotiate and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders verbally and in writing Curriculum Carnegie Mellon University s MSIT and MSIT (ITM) degree feature a unique interdisciplinary curriculum of analytical and quantitative studies. Students are empowered to customise their degree by selecting from a variety of course electives carried out via coursework and independent study. Exemptions Students are strongly encouraged to apply for exemption of a required course if they possess the skills taught in that course (excluding project work courses). Exemptions allow students to take additional electives without reducing the total number of units required for the degree. To receive an exemption, you must either take a qualifying exam or petition the instructor of the relevant course. Further details are provided to students at orientation. Independent Study

2 Independent study courses provide students the flexibility to direct their program and explore their area of interest in depth. Independent study allows a student to undertake an elective course through one-on-one interaction with a professor, rather than in a class format. Students are permitted to count up to 12 units of independent study towards their degree. Real World Experience MSIT and MSIT (ITM) students undertake extensive learning and practical experience in the field of information technology and management through Information System Projects unique to Carnegie Mellon University, internships and convocations providing them with a competitive career advantage. Information System Projects The Information Systems Project course takes students beyond theory into the practical application of skills through the opportunity to work with public and private companies, and government agencies on real-world projects. The goal of these projects is to provide MSIT and MSIT (ITM) students with the skills necessary for structuring, managing, and carrying out information systems projects within an organisation. Internship Students are provided the opportunity to undertake an internship with public and private companies or government agencies to gain invaluable real world work experience. MSIT (ITM) students undertake a full-semester internship as part of their core requirements while MSIT students can elect to undertake the internship on a part-time basis. Internships provide the opportunity for students to gain a better understanding of the practical challenges facing today s institutions, adding greater depth of knowledge and experience to an already robust degree. Convocations Convocations are an exclusive forum in which students have the invaluable opportunity to learn from high profile guest speakers who lead organisations, analyse and develop policy and play an integral role in information technology, public policy and management. CRICOS Code: G (one-year program) M (two-year program) MSIT (66 Units) MSIT (ITM) (114 Units) Required Courses Units x x Database Management 12 x x Telecommunications Management 12 x x e-business Technology and Management 12 x x Object-Oriented Programming (Java) 12 x x Object Oriented Analysis and Design 6 x x Internet Technologies 6 x x Project Management for IT 6 - x Organisational Management 12 - x Financial Accounting 6 - x Principles of Finance 6 - x Information Systems Project 24 Visit us on the web at Call us at

3 Sample Electives Units IT Management Pathway Decision Making Under Uncertainty 6 Product Management in IT 6 Statistics for IT Managers 6 Economics Analysis 6 Global IT Sourcing 6 Business Process Modelling 6 Organisational Management 12 Financial Accounting* 6 Principles of Finance* 6 Statistics for IT Managers* 6 Information Systems Project* 12 Technology Pathway Introduction to Information Security Management 12 Decision Support Systems 6 Applied Enterprise Architecture 6 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 12 Service Oriented Architecture 6 Distributed Systems 12 Mobile Software Development 6 Data Mining 6 Mobile Commerce 6 Advanced Telecommunication Technology and Management 6 NB: Students of the MSIT one-year program are required to complete 66 units of elective courses. Students of the MSIT (ITM) two-year program are required to complete 30 units of elective courses. The sample electives above represent only a small portion of electives available. Please visit for a full list of electives available for you to customise your degree to suit your individual requirements. *Students of the MSIT one-year program are strongly recommended to complete this course. CRICOS Code: G CRICOS Code: M

4 Dean s Welcome Welcome to the H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie Mellon University - Australia. The School of Public Policy and Management and the School of Information Systems and Management at the College have world-class reputations. consistently a top-ranked university. They attract a globally diverse student pool and offer intellectually stimulating and exciting programs that are highly valued in the marketplace. Carnegie Mellon University is a global US research university of more than 10,000 students, 70,000 alumni, and 4,000 faculty and staff. Recognised for its arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is In May 2006, Heinz College began operations at a new location in Adelaide, Australia, which serves as the school s Asia Pacific education base. The Australia campus in Adelaide is truly multicultural with the student, faculty and staff population representing over 30 different nationalities. We are excited about our role here at Carnegie Mellon, and we look forward to having you share in that excitement. I look forward to seeing you on campus. Sincerely, Ramayya Krishnan, Dean H. John Heinz III College, Carnegie Mellon The Carnegie Mellon University Story Studying at Carnegie Mellon Heinz College Australia is not just about obtaining a master s degree it s about becoming part of the Carnegie Mellon ethos of trying to improve the world. It is an ethos that has its roots in the founding of the University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900 philanthropist Andrew Carnegie established a technical school for the children of steel workers. Carnegie wanted a school where students could gain practical, applied knowledge that would improve their own lives and communities. As the Carnegie Institute of Technology, the school became prominent as a technical and fine arts school and in 1967 Carnegie Tech merged with the Mellon Institute, a science research centre, to become Carnegie Mellon University. Today, Carnegie Mellon University is made up of seven Colleges: the Carnegie Institute of Technology; the College of Fine Arts; College of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Tepper School of Business; the Mellon College of Science; the School of Computer Science; and the H. John Heinz III College. The H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie Mellon is founded on the proposition that the study of public policy and of information technology, independently and jointly, provides a uniquely powerful platform from which to influence the world of the 21st Century. We are the only academic institution in the world that pursues this goal through a unified faculty that comprises social science, management and information technology in roughly equal parts. It is our mission to utilise the research and education this platform enables to have a positive influence on the evolution of societies, economic systems, organisations and individual lives around the world. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 16 Nobel Laureates, 10 Turing Award Winners, 9 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, numerous (US) National Academy of Engineering Honourees, and 10 members of the (US) National Academy of Arts and Sciences.

5 About Carnegie Mellon University - Australia Carnegie Mellon University is an American, internationally renowned research university with campuses in Pittsburgh, Washington DC and Silicon Valley California, Doha, Qatar and Adelaide, Australia. The university consistently ranks in the top 50 universities worldwide and as high as top 10. Carnegie Mellon University - Australia is a truly global university campus, with students, faculty and staff representing more than 25 countries throughout the Asia-Pacific, USA, Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, creating wide-reaching networks of contemporaries, global experts and alumni. Our Master Degree Programs Carnegie Mellon University - Australia offers two internationally-ranked masters degree programs: Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) ranked #1 by the benchmark U.S News & World Report Master of Science in Public Policy and Management (MSPPM) ranked #4 by the benchmark U.S News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon University upholds high admissions standards for our competitive and challenging programs to ensure they maintain the integrity of earning a degree from Carnegie Mellon University s Heinz College, whether it is earned in Pittsburgh, Washington DC or Adelaide; the degree is the same. An American University in Australia Carnegie Mellon University is the first American university to establish a campus in Australia. The university chose to open a campus in Adelaide as part of the South Australian Government s vision to establish Australia s first international university precinct. The university is guided by a Joint Advisory Board of worldclass influential leaders from around Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The precinct is situated in the heart of the city s central business district and Carnegie Mellon University - Australia is co-located with the University College London s School of Energy and Resources (Australia), and world-class research and policy institutes including Cranfield University (UK), the Torrens Resilience Institute, and The Australian Centre for Social Innovation. Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is an ideal destination for students - an affordable, dynamic and safe environment in which to live and study, with a culturally diverse population of 1.2 million people. The city is vibrant, original and stylish, and renowned as a leader in social and cultural change. Adelaide is home to three other large universities, numerous cultural venues, affordable restaurants, and a warm and mild climate, with plenty to see and do.