Course

Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

Approved Abbreviation: MICT(Adv)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3641.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 063545A

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2009 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) (MICT (Advanced)) course is a two year full-time/four year part-time course. It has three nested awards - Master of Information and Communications Technology, Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology and Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology - with exits available after completion of eight, six and four units respectively.

Completion of eight units will lead to Master of Information and Communications Technology (MICT): a) as a generic degree; or b) with specialisation program in Web Engineering; or c) with specialisation program in Networking.

Completion of six units will lead to a Postgraduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology, and completion of four units will lead to a Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology.

The course has been designed to prepare computing professionals and recent graduates for work in the information and communications technology sector at the highest levels in today’s highly globalised and networked environment. It will provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues in information and communications technologies in general, and in the fields of Web Engineering and Networking in particular. Graduates of the course should possess a solid foundation that will allow them to maintain their skills as their specialised fields evolve.

Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Accreditation
The Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) is currently accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional level.

Admission

Eligibility for admission to the Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) is based on the following requirements:

An undergraduate degree in Computing

An undergraduate degree in any discipline and Graduate DIploma in ICT or higher

An undergraduate degree in any discipline and three years full-time equivalent work experience in Information and Communications Technologies which includes experience in applying skills in: programming; network administration; database design; data structure analysis.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 16 units as per the recommended sequence below.

Two core units.
At least ten units at the postgraduate level from those offered by the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, as listed below.
Up to four units at postgraduate level, offered by other Schools within Health and Science disciplines as approved by the School from time to time.

Core Units

300695

Network Technologies

300693

Web Technologies

Non-specialisation (Generic) program

Information Communication Technology (ICT) units offered by the School of Computing and Mathematics (minimum 100 credit points - at least ten of the following)

300252

Advanced Topics in Networking

300255

Network Management

300256

Multimedia Communication Systems

300260

IT Project Management

300389

Wireless Networking

300437

XML and Web Services