Course: Master of Information Technology in Mainframe Computing (Advanced) (974AA)
Award: Master of Information Technology in Mainframe Computing (Advanced)
Course Level: 04
Faculty: Faculty of Information Sciences & Engineering
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 885268
CRICOS Code: 064326D
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Girija Chetty (Ph: +61 2 6201 2512)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Girija Chetty (Ph: +61 2 6201 2512)
Introduction
This unique Masters course is offered by Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering to cater for current and emerging global skills shortage in Mainframe Computing. Graduates are equipped to design, develop and manage mainframe computing systems and infrastructure and to integrate mainframe computing with other elements of enterprise architecture to produce reliable, secure and effectively managed service-oriented computing. An elective strand allows students to specialise in areas complementary to mainframe computing including Software Engineering, Network Computing, Information Systems or Business Informatics. This course is a 16 unit (48 credit point) program undertaken over 2 years full time and is conducted by the university with an industrial partner, Global Online Learning (GOL).Course Requirements
48 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (39 credit points) as follows:
6676 Professional Practice in IT G (This unit must be taken in the first semester of the course.)
6808 Software Engineering Practice G
6686 Computers and Programming G
7860 Mainframe Systems 1G
7863 Mainframe Systems 2 PG
7861 Mainframe Application Development 1 PG
7864 Mainframe Application Development 2 PG
7862 Corporate Database Application and Management PG
7865 System Integration PG
8361 Corporate Mainframe Systems Projects PG
8360 Developments in Mainframe Technologies PG
6693 Client-Server Computing PG
7107 Electronic Commerce: Technical Issues PG
(b) Restricted choice (9 credit points) as follows:
3 units from the following list:
6684 Object Oriented Software Design PG
6697 Computer and Network Security PG
7720 Requirements and Project Management PG
6690 System Testing PG
6685 Artificial Intelligence Techniques PG
7110 Programming Graphical User Interfaces PG
6776 Biometric Person Authentication PG
7343 Enterprise Software Systems PG
7190 Face-Voice Authentication PG
7191 Game Programming Techniques PG
7108 Graphics Visualisation Techniques PG
6692 High Speed Networks PG
6682 Information Security PG
6680 Business Intelligence Systems PG
7200 Wireless and Embedded Systems PG
6683 IT and Business Alignment PG *
7106 Business Informatics Case Studies PG *
7866 Information Sciences Extension Studies 3 PG
7867 Information Sciences Extension Studies 4 PG
* These units have a prerequisite of two years relevant work experience.
This course has two parts of 24 credit points each, and a student will be allowed to progress to the second part only if he/she attains an average grade of CR or better in their first 24 credit points of the course. A student not meeting this requirement may be required to exit into the course 900AA Master of Technology.
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 6676 Professional Practice in IT G | 7863 Mainframe Systems 2 PG |
| 6686 Computers and Programming G | 6808 Software Engineering Practice G |
| 7860 Mainframe Systems 1G | 7864 Mainframe Application Development 2 PG |
| 7861 Mainframe Application Development 1 PG | 7862 Corporate Database Application and Management PG |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 7865 System Integration PG | 8361 Corporate Mainframe Systems Projects PG |
| 6693 Client-Server Computing PG | 8360 Developments in Mainframe Technologies PG |
| 7107 Electronic Commerce: Technical Issues PG | Restricted choice unit |
| Restricted choice unit | Restricted choice unit |
Course Duration
Standard four semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twelve semesters.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the University.
Approved credit arrangements:
As the learning outcomes of this course are so specific to Mainframe Computing, advanced standing is considered by the Course Convenor on a case by case basis only.
Assumed Knowledge
High level of proficiency in spoken and written English, and good written communication skills.
Professional Recognition
The course will be accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
