Master of Information Technology Project Management

About this course

The Master of Information Technology Project Management program offered through Open Universities Australia is an advanced-level course that provides students with the knowledge, skills and training to effectively manage all aspects of IT project management.

As a student of this master’s degree course, you will learn about information systems projects management, risk and security, IT portfolio and program management, resource management, enterprise systems and global ICT practice.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Information Systems or Information Technology.

Study periods

Open Universities courses are offered in specific study intakes every year, known as Study Periods or Sessions. This means more flexibility as you can choose when to start studying.

If you are studying undergraduate units you can start at the beginning of any of the four Study Periods each year, each lasting 13 weeks. Most postgraduate courses are offered in three Sessions per year, with each Session lasting 14 weeks.

Exams are usually held in the week following the end of each Study Period or Session.

Areas of study

During this master’s degree program, the subjects you will study include:

• Enterprise systems
• Global ICT practice
• Information systems project management
• Information systems risk and security
• IT portfolio & program management
• IT project management research project
• IT project resource management
• Systems acquisition & implementation management

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Finance Options

FEE-HELP is available.

Student Support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to four hours of free expert tutoring support for each unit undertaken through the tutoring service call SMARTHINKING. This on-demand service allows you to get fast, detailed feedback on your assignment drafts and have access to your tutor in real time.

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How will this course advance my career?

This master’s program is designed for graduates and IT professionals wishing to advance their IT careers and take on the responsibility of leading teams and managing projects of all sizes.

With the knowledge you gain in this graduate course, you will have the ability to manage IT service delivery, transform business projects involving IT, acquire and implement software packages for both large and small organisations, manage IT portfolios and outsource/offshore IT projects.

How else will I benefit from this degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Master of Information Technology Project Management from Swinburne University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

Bachelor of Business, Swinburne University of Technology, VIC

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