Master of Information Technology (Business) University of New England (UNE)

The Master of Information Technology (Business) provides an opportunity for those who are looking for a change of direction in their career or for those who want to enhance their IT qualifications and gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of business. Those seeking a change of direction can come in without any background in IT or business and graduate with a sound knowledge and understanding of IT and business principles which qualifies them for employment in a broad range of positions in private industry, government agencies or research organisations.

Similarly, the Master of Information Technology (Business) provides candidates who have an IT background with the opportunity to update their qualifications and gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of business. Students have the opportunity to be involved in the planning, design and implementation of a large software system as well as gaining the knowledge and skills required to resolve issues that arise during project planning, implementation and completion/termination.

Career Opportunities

The types of career options include but are not limited to: business analyst, finance and administration, consultant, customer contact centre operator, internet and e-commerce, IT educator, computer scientist, EDP auditor, project management, sales and marketing, software development, systems analysis and design, systems management and administration.

Course Aims

This course suits those students coming to the study of information technology and business for the first time as well as those who want to extend their knowledge or upgrade their professional qualifications.

Covering aspects of business information systems, computer programming, web technologies, management and software development, the course aims to cover the essential elements of systems development and management in an ICT context. This course concludes with students completing both an ICT project in a group work environment, requiring an integration of project management and ICT skills, and a business development project, which includes case studies and the creation of a business development plan.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• demonstrate, through their own practice, a mastery of information technology and management that includes knowledge of recent developments, established methods, specialised skills and knowledge of the theoretical principles that underpin information and communications technology and its use in enterprise;
• demonstrate a broad understanding of management processes, marketing, organisational theory and their relationship with information technology, relevant to organisational performance within the globalised economy;
• apply problem-solving and design skills with modern software development tools and methodologies to develop software, systems and/or processes to meet specified requirements, including creative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures, while demonstrating information skills and research methods;
• understand and apply project management principles to the development of software and information systems across a broad range of disciplines, and use current management theory and concepts to develop more effective management strategies and enhance organisational performance in a globalised context;
• demonstrate the technical and communication skills necessary to evaluate and theorise on issues contributing to the professional and ethical standards of practice expected in the information technology industry and assess how the social, ethical and legal issues related to information technology impact society;