PROGRAM OUTLINE

Graduates of this program will also have the specialist knowledge required to understand and implement advanced software engineering techniques - design, implement and maintain IT systems using a well-informed software engineering approach and create high quality software in a systematic and efficient manner.

Program Objectives

Successful completion of this program will give you the foundation, knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the entire life cycle of software development
• Understand software engineering standards and why they are needed
• Appreciate the need for software engineering methodologies
• Understand the methods and techniques involved in designing, implementing and maintaining an information system, in particular using an object-oriented approach
• Analyse the causes of failure in information systems

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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This program holds Professional Level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

STRUCTURE AND COURSES(SAMPLE)

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you in Orientation and Enrolment week for your individual program structure. Each course consists of 15 credit points, except for ITECH7415 MASTERS PROJECT that is worth 60 credit points. A full time study load is 60 credit points per semester.

Note: The above courses are subject to staff availability. Therefore, there is no guarantee that every course will be available in any particular semester. All courses are subject to change through the processes of regular course revision.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may find employment in a wide range of industries including security and defence, education, aerospace, health, business and finance.

As a software engineer you will create, maintain and modify computer software as well as analyse current software products. You will also evaluate new programming tools and techniques. Graduates may find employment in a variety of industries with the production of medium to large scale software.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of an approved Australian Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent or Graduate Diploma in a related area. For more information, click here.

English Language Requirements

Minimum IELTS 6.0 (Academics), with no band less than 6.0 or overseas equivalent. For more information, visit English language requirements page.

HOW TO APPLY

To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page.

If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact enquiries@mit.edu.au .