Master of Information Technology

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CRICOS

  • 116985A

Duration

  • 104 Weeks

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The Master of Information Technology (CRICOS Course Code: 116985A) is a two-year full time degree that allows student to major in any of the following areas:

• Cyber Security and Networking

• Software Development

The degree aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for careers in the Information Technology (IT) industry in various areas including the private sector and government agencies. The MIT degree complements the BIT degree and will be an important addition to NAPS’ set of professional courses

The NAPS’ MIT course is designed for students with or without ICT backgrounds. The course comprises a total of 16 units. There is a slight variation of course structure for those categories to accommodate foundation studies for students with no ICT background. The study plan for students with an ICT background includes elective options. For students with a non-ICT background, these units are not electives but foundational units in their study plan.

The Degree comprises 24 subjects studied over 6 trimesters with 4 subjects per trimester. Each trimester will comprise 13 weeks of face-to-face classes, one-week mid-trimester exam period

and one-week end of session exam period. Each trimester, therefore, is contained within a 15-week block with a 2-week break between trimesters. While there will be three trimesters per year, the third or summer trimester will be optional. The table below summarises the course duration.

Why Choose IT?

Networking and cybersecurity is the fastest growing industry in the current world and there is a tremendous growth in the demand of professionals in this area. According to the Australian Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, there will be a shortage of cyber security professionals in near future. The MIT program will produce professionals who can play key roles in securing critical networking infrastructure these sectors.

Learning Outcomes 

The objective of the course is to train students for professional careers in IT able to work effectively in an organisation and able to demonstrate awareness of the ethical, professional and social issues related to the practice of their profession.  This objective shapes the learning outcomes of the course. On completion of the course, students should be able to:  

  • Demonstrate in-depth and integrated knowledge of advanced concepts and latest developments in IT, and applying research principles in IT such as focalising the advancement of technology and innovatively reimagining how society operates day to day 
  • Apply cognitive skills and theoretical knowledge to research, investigate and assess key issues and technologies in IT  
  • Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate complex concepts, and innovatively generate complex ideas at a tangible and abstract level  
  • Be able to thoroughly research and clearly communicate theories, methodologies, outcomes and decisions to a diverse audience  
  • Apply sound judgment, effective management, and collaborative skills in a professional IT context  
  • Demonstrate core professional, ethical and social responsibilities working individually and in collaboration with others  
  • Demonstrate an ability to plan, design, configure, validate and implement substantial projects in IT 


Modes of Delivery 

The course will be delivered by face-to-face lectures supplemented with online materials through Moodle (NAPS eLearning) to be accessible on and off campus. There will be 4-hours of face-to-face teaching per week for all units, consisting of 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials, with each class being 50 minutes per teaching time and a 10-minute break per hour except for the Capstone Experience which has 4-hour seminars. Delivery will further include online activities - discussion groups, seminars, webinars among others to take advantage of external expertise that we can bring into the classroom. 

Classes will comprise lectures, lab work, seminar-type discussions, and presentations. Students will be required to complete essential reading and any related assigned tasks before each class in order to be able to participate fully in discussions. Lecturers will use electronic presentations whenever possible.  

The lectures are two weeks ahead of the tutorials, so students have time to consume and understand the theory behind their learning. They then have the opportunity to practically apply this learning in their tutorials and gain a holistic understanding about the relationship between theory and practice. 

Class Presentations 

Class presentations including group presentations will be supervised by lecturers and assessed in accordance with assessment policies and principles as outlined in the NAPS Assessment Policy. 

Capstone Projects 

The course design incorporates Capstone Project 1 and Capstone Project 2. Capstone projects will enable students to get industry experience and the current ICT practice through academic and industry supervisions. 

All students must have been formally admitted to the Academy before commencing their degree program. Admission to the course is based upon the ATAR and NAPS’ Admissions Policy. To be admitted to the degree program, a student must meet the following criteria:  

MIT Course with Non-ICT Background 

  • Completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline; or 
  • previous admission and the subsequent completion of at least one semester of an AQF level 9 or equivalent course in IT or related discipline. 

 

MIT Course with ICT Background 

  • Completion of Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in IT or related discipline; or 
  • previous admission and the subsequent completion of at least one semester of an AQF level 9 or equivalent course in IT or related discipline. 

Students with Disabilities or Special needs 

The same conditions and procedures apply to the admissions of students with a disability as to all other students, however NAPS fosters an environment of inclusiveness so special measures are provided to support their learning when required and discussed as part of the admission process. 

Mature Age Applicants 

  • A student who does not meet the standard ‘school leavers’ criteria may apply for admission as a mature age applicant if they: 
  • are 21 years of age or older on 1st March of the year they intend to commence study; do not have the required ATAR for admission to the course;  
  • do not have a record of tertiary study; and have completed an approved preparation course of not less than 6 months duration; or  
  • have completed a vocational training course and have been assessed by the Dean or nominee to be able to undertake tertiary studies 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students  

NAPS is committed to equity of access and supports alternative entry admission schemes particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students who are encouraged to apply. The Academic Board may approve such admissions to:  

  • encourage and assist indigenous students to enrol into studies; or  
  • provide access to the educationally or socially disadvantaged; or  
  • address the under-representation of designated groups.  

Articulation Arrangements and RPL  

A student may be granted advanced standing for an equivalent subject studied in another institution where this unit was successfully completed towards a similar or related degree, or through other significant learning which the Academic Dean (or delegate) considers equivalent.  All credit transfer arrangements will be subject to the NAPS Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.  

 

English Language Requirements  

The medium of instruction at NAPS is English. All students are therefore required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the English language to qualify for admission.  

The following criteria apply: 

  • Students from English speaking countries including Australia must have completed a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. 
  • Students who apply onshore or directly from their home countries must have studied at least 2 years in English, with t an IELTS (Academic) test with a minimum score of Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent in TOFEL or other accredited English language test program provided by an accredited supplier of such tests.   
  • When an IELTS score or equivalent is used to demonstrate English proficiency, that score must have been attained within two years of the date of application for admission. 
  • Business Analyst 
  • Database Developer 
  • Project Manager 
  • Systems Analyst 
  • Web Developer 
  • Software Developer 
The NAPS’ MIT course is designed for students with or without ICT backgrounds. The course comprises a total of 16 units. There is a slight variation of course structure for those categories to accommodate foundation studies for students with no ICT background. The study plan for students with an ICT background includes elective options. For students with a non-ICT background, these units are not electives but foundational units in their study plan. The units in the course are aligned and mapped with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Accreditation in mind, and which will be applied for in the future.  

For Students with an IT Background

Year Trimester Code Unit Prerequisites
1 1 MIT501 Professional Communications None
1 1 MIT502 ICT Project Management None
1 1 MIT503 Information Security None
1 1 MIT504 Networking Fundamentals None
1 2 MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT None
1 2 MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation None
2 3 MIT611 Capstone Project 1 Pre-MIT502 and 3 core units
2 4 MIT621 Capstone Project 2 Pre-MIT611

Electives: Students can choose from Networking, Cyber Security, or Business units, subject to prerequisites.


MIT (Networking Major)

Year Trimester Code Unit Prerequisites
1 1 MIT501 Professional Communications None
1 1 MIT502 ICT Project Management None
1 1 MIT503 Information Security None
1 1 MIT504 Networking Fundamentals None
1 2 MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT None
1 2 MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation None
1 2 MIT513 Server Administration Pre-MIT504
1 2 MIT514 Firewall and VPN Pre-MIT503 and MIT504
2 3 MIT611 Capstone Project 1 Pre-MIT502 and 3 core units
2 3 MIT603 Cloud Computing Pre-MIT513
2 3 MIT602 Wireless Networking Pre-MIT504
2 4 MIT621 Capstone Project 2 Pre-MIT611
2 4 MIT601 Advanced Networking Pre-MIT504

Electives: Students can choose three from Networking, Cyber Security, or Business units, subject to prerequisites.

MIT (Cyber Security Major)

Year Trimester Code Unit Prerequisites
1 1 MIT501 Professional Communications None
1 1 MIT502 ICT Project Management None
1 1 MIT503 Information Security None
1 1 MIT504 Networking Fundamentals None
1 2 MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT None
1 2 MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation None
1 2 MIT515 Cyber Security Pre-MIT503
1 2 MIT516 Analytics for Cyber Security Pre-MIT503
2 3 MIT611 Capstone Project 1 Pre-MIT502 and 3 core units
2 3 MIT604 Ethical Hacking Pre-MIT515
2 3 MIT605 Computer Forensics Pre-MIT515
2 4 MIT621 Capstone Project 2 Pre-MIT611
2 4 MIT606 Enterprise Cyber Security Management Pre-MIT515

Electives: Students can choose three from Networking, Cyber Security, or Business units, subject to prerequisites.


For Students Without an IT Background

MIT (Standard Degree)

Year Trimester Code Unit Prerequisites
1 1 MIT401 Database Management Co-MIT403
1 1 MIT402 Programming Fundamentals Co-MIT403
1 1 MIT403 Computer Systems Foundation None
1 1 MIT501 Professional Communications None
1 2 MIT502 ICT Project Management None
1 2 MIT503 Information Security Pre-MIT401 and MIT402
1 2 MIT504 Networking Fundamentals Pre-MIT403
1 2 MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT None
2 3 MIT611 Capstone Project 1 Pre-MIT502 and 3 core units
2 3 MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation None
2 4 MIT621 Capstone Project 2 Pre-MIT611

MIT (Networking Major)

Year Trimester Code Unit Prerequisites
1 1 MIT401 Database Management Co-MIT403
1 1 MIT402 Programming Fundamentals Co-MIT403
1 1 MIT403 Computer Systems Foundation None
1 1 MIT501 Professional Communications None
1 2 MIT502 ICT Project Management None
1 2 MIT503 Information Security Pre-MIT401 and MIT402
1 2 MIT504 Networking Fundamentals Pre-MIT403
1 2 MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT None
2 3 MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation None
2 3 MIT513 Server Administration Pre-MIT504
2 3 MIT514 Firewall and VPN Pre-MIT503 and MIT504
2 3 MIT611 Capstone Project 1 Pre-MIT502 and 3 core units
2 4 MIT601 Advanced Networking Pre-MIT504
2 4 MIT602 Wireless Networking Pre-MIT504
2 4 MIT603 Cloud Computing Pre-MIT513
2 4 MIT621 Capstone Project 2 Pre-MIT611

MIT (Cyber Security Major)

Year Trimester Code Unit Prerequisites
1 1 MIT401 Database Management Co-MIT403
1 1 MIT402 Programming Fundamentals Co-MIT403
1 1 MIT403 Computer Systems Foundation None
1 1 MIT501 Professional Communications None
1 2 MIT502 ICT Project Management None
1 2 MIT503 Information Security Pre-MIT401 and MIT402
1 2 MIT504 Networking Fundamentals Pre-MIT403
1 2 MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT None
2 3 MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation None
2 3 MIT515 Cyber Security Principles Pre-MIT503
2 3 MIT516 Analytics for Cyber Security Pre-MIT503
2 3 MIT611 Capstone Project 1 Pre-MIT502 and 3 core units
2 4 MIT621 Capstone Project 2 Pre-MIT611
2 4 MIT604 Ethical Hacking Pre-MIT515
2 4 MIT605 Computer Forensics Pre-MIT515
2 4 MIT606 Enterprise Cyber Security Management Pre-MIT515


 
 

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The tuition fee for the NAPS Master of Information Technology is $13,000 for each trimester. 

All students at NAPS must pay their tuition fees and application non tuition fees in advance on a trimester by trimester basis at least two weeks before the start of the trimester. Students will receive written notices of their next fee due date about four weeks before the completion of the existing trimester.

Should an international student's fees be more than 14 days overdue, NAPS will inform the student that NAPS' needs to report them for non-payment of fees to The Department of Home Affairs.

The payment of all fees and charges is receipted and dated at the time of payment. It is secured for two years after the student ceases to be a student and is kept within the financial management system software for up to five years.

Students can see the details of their payments made and any amounts owing on the student portal.


Schedule of Non-tuition (Administration) Fees

Application Fee

(also known as Enrolment Fee)

$250

Refund processing fee

$250

Overdue tuition fee – 7 days

$200

Cancellation and

Course variation fee

$150

Overdue tuition fee – 14 days

$400

Transfers processing fee

$250

Change of CoE details

$100

Assessment re-sit or re-assessment

$150

Re-enrolment fee

$200

Replacement qualification testamur

$100

Credit transfer fee per unit

$50

Re-issue of record results

$50

Deferral of initial enrolment

$0

Deferral of conntinuining enrolment

$0

Materials and ebook and software subscription per trimester

$500

 

 

Note that the fees quoted are for the current calendar year only.  NAPS reviews its fees every year calendar year. NAPS may apply the revised fees in subsequent calendar years. The increase in fees for each calendar year will be no more than 5%
 
Students without IT Background

MIT401 Database Management (Co-MIT403) (Foundation Unit)
MIT402 Programming Fundamentals (Co_MIT403) (Foundation Unit)
MIT403 Computer Systems Foundation (Foundation Unit)
MIT501 Professional Communications
MIT502 ICT Project Management
MIT503 Information Security (Pre-MIT401 and MIT402)
MIT504 Networking Fundamentals (Pre-MIT403)
MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT


Students with IT Background

MIT501 Professional Communications
MIT502 ICT Project Management
MIT503 Information Security
MIT504 Networking Fundamentals
MIT511 Professional Practice in ICT
MIT512 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MIT611 Capstone Project 1 (Pre-MIT502 and Three core units)
MIT621 Capstone Project 2 (Pre-MIT611)

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