Swinburne’s Master of IT Project Management is designed to enhance and further develop understanding, competencies and expertise in managing the very diverse and complex aspects of modern IT projects contained within larger business transformation projects. The objective of this degree course is to deliver high quality industry-relevant education to prospective IT project managers or those currently involved in managing projects wishing to progress to more senior roles, to develop an appreciation of factors contributing to IT project productivity and success, and to develop the skill sets required to underpin the practice of IT project management with a sound conceptual understanding of the key issues involved. Key areas covered in this course include IT project management fundamentals; managing project resources, especially multicultural and multidisciplinary teams; managing business-IT portfolios and programs; managing multiple vendors, relationship and alliance building; understanding global ICT practices; managing IT-related risk and security; acquiring and implementing package software; managing IT-driven transformation and change; and ensuring the delivery of business value from IT investments.
Career Outcomes
The Master of Information Technology Project Management is an advanced-level course that aims to equip students with the relevant knowledge, skills and capabilities to effectively manage all aspects of IT project management. The knowledge and skills you acquire can be applied in a range of project contexts, including:
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Business transformation projects, especially those with substantial involvement of IT
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The acquisition and implementation of software packages for organisations, large and small
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The management of IT portfolios, business alignment
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IT outsourcing and offshoring projects
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Managing IT service delivery
Eligibility
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree in Information Systems or Information Technology may be eligible for up to four exemptions from Stage One.
International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English with a certified copy of their IELTS scores, not more than 12 months old. IELTS Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 or TOEFL (paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); or, a TOEFL (internet-based) minimum score of 68 with no band less than 18.
How to Apply
This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Swinburne University of Technology before they can enrol in units through OUA.
Applications for the Master of Information Technology Project Management are due two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.
Please complete the application form below.
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Award Requirements
To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology Project Management, students must complete twelve units.
Students with exemptions must complete at least eight units.
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit
Swinburne University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with substantial relevant industry experience may also apply for additional exemptions through RPL. The Faculty of Information & Communication Technologies RPL panel will assess the prior learning and experience of applicants and determine appropriate unit exemptions.
Recommended Study Pattern
Swinburne University will provide new students with advice about their unit enrolments at the start of their study program.
Students starting at Stage One should enrol in MTB510 Information, Organisations and Society and MTB520 Systems Development and Documentation as it is the prerequisite unit for further units of study. Students should complete all four Stage One units before commencing Stage Two.
Students with exemptions who are starting at Stage Two units should enrol in HIT6416 Enterprise Systems and HIT7407 Information Systems Project Management. Students should complete any prerequisites before enrolling in the advanced units.
