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Master of Information Technology Project Management

About this course

Snapshot

Do you want to build a career in managing Business-IT

Projects?
IT is the major source of innovation and transformation
in contemporary organisations and is critical for long
term competitive position and sustainability. BusinessIT Projects are assuming greater strategic and
operational importance in organisations with the
success of the organisation often linked to its success
at the timely and agile implementation of IT and
management of change . Organisations are also
increasingly demanding a clear, demonstrable
business case and return on the investments they
make in IT, meaning there is greater emphasis on the
delivery of business value from IT-driven
transformation projects. The skills, knowledge and
attributes required to lead teams involved in the
implementation of these projects is a valuable
capability for today's organisations. You will gain
valuable insights, knowledge and skills to take your
career to the next level by enrolling in the Master of IT
Project Management.

Level

Postgraduate

Qualification

Masters Degree

Number of units 16 units

Provider

Swinburne University of Technology

Overview
Swinburnes 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

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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.

Course Objectives
To deliver high quality industry-relevant education to prospective IT project managers and
those currently working in IT project delivery wishing to progress to more senior positions
To develop an appreciation of factors contributing to IT project productivity and success
To develop the skill sets required to underpin the practice of IT project management with a
sound conceptual understanding of the key issues involved

Learning Outcomes
At completion of the Master of Information Technology Project Management, graduates should be
able to:
1.

Demonstrate a substantial knowledge on the advanced aspects of IT Project Management

including IT project portfolios in organisations, IS/IT strategic alignment, managing IT-driven
change, relationship/alliance building, management of multiple vendors, managing IS/IT risk
and complexity, and understanding the value of IS/IT investments in organisations

2.

Critically evaluate a range of theories, models, frameworks, and practices pertaining IT Project
Management to appropriately apply them in a range of IS/IT project, management, business
and organisational contexts

3.

Draw on an interdisciplinary knowledge base to approach and analyse problems from multiple
points of view, make high-level independent judgements in a project management
environment, and design and/or source alternative innovative solutions based on soundly
articulated rationales

4.

Articulate and communicate a coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
appropriate for the problem context, the stakeholders, and the business particularly within the
IS/IT project environment

5.

Evaluate, justify and articulate an appropriate response to ethical organisational and IS/IT
issues and dilemmas particularly in a project management environment to a range of different
stakeholders with conflicting interests

6.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of IS/IT and project management to champion

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technological advance and promote innovation as appropriate in various project, business and
organisational environments
7.

Work in a self-reliant, independent manner, show leadership and take initiative where
appropriate particularly in a diverse team environment

8.

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the fundamental research principles,

research methods, and/or research design within a chosen and/or specified context in the area
of IT Project Management.

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:
Business transformation projects, especially those with substantial involvement of IT
The acquisition and implementation of software packages for organisations, large and small
The management of IT portfolios, business alignment
IT outsourcing and offshoring projects
Managing IT service delivery

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Course units
Transition Arrangements
Please note: For students who are continuing with the pre2015 Master of Information Technology
Project Management or transitioning from the 2014 degree into the 2015 degree, please see below:
If you have completed INF70001, do not enrol into INF70005. If you are yet to complete
INF70001 you will be required to enrol into INF70005 as INF70001 will no longer be offered
from 2015.
MITPM_OUA_Transition_Information_2014-2015.pdf

Recommended Study Pattern

Swinburne University will provide new students with advice about their unit enrolments at the start of
their study program.
Students should complete:
4 Core Introductory IS units; and
10 Core ITPM units; and
2 electives from the approved list of 4 electives
Students should complete any prerequisites before enrolling in the advanced units and complete
INF80003 in their final study period.
Please note: You cannot re-enrol into Swinburne units that you have already passed.

Course structure
Introductory Systems Units - Core
Total number of units to complete: 4 units

Required Elective Optional

Provided by

INF60007 Introduction to Business Information Systems

Swinburne

INF60009 Database Analysis and Design

Swinburne

INF60010 Requirements Analysis and Modeling

Swinburne

ICT80008 Professional Issues in IT

Swinburne

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Stage 2 - Information Technology Project Management

Total number of units to complete: 12 units

Required Elective Optional

Provided by

INF70005 Systems Project Management

Swinburne

INF80002 IT Portfolio and Program Management

Swinburne

INF80003 1 IT Project Management Research Project

Swinburne

INF80004 IT Project Resource Management

Swinburne

INF80042 Technology Essentials for Managers

Swinburne

ACC60005 Accounting Principles

Swinburne

INF80008 Advanced IT Project Management (Coming in 2016)

Swinburne

INF80018 Enterprise Architecture, Strategy and Governance (Coming in 2016)

Swinburne

INF80029 IS/IT Risk Management (Coming in 2016)

Swinburne

INF80030 Systems Acquisition & Implementation Management

Swinburne

INF60012 Enterprise Systems

Swinburne

INF80014 Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis (Coming in 2016)

Swinburne

ORG60001 Leading (Coming in 2016)

Swinburne

INF80039 Global ICT Practice

Swinburne

Students should complete this unit in their final study period.

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Requirements
Eligibility
Admission to the Master of IT Project Management (MITPM) requires successful completion of an
undergraduate degree in any discipline equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree.
Applicants may be granted exemptions from particular units of study depending upon the content of
their undergraduate degree and previous work experience.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Project
Management or the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management may progress
to the Master of Information Technology Project Management, and will be given full credit for the
units completed towards the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Project Management or
the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Project Management (including those studied as
required pre-requisite units).
A special entry provision is available for applicants without an appropriate qualification but who have
significant relevant work experience (usually at least five years) and evidence of academic capability
(e.g. successful completion of a Certificate or Diploma course at a TAFE with high grades or
attaining a GMAT of 550 or higher). Such applicants may be eligible for admission to the Graduate
Certificate of Information Technology Project Management (subject to completing the required prerequisite units).
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.

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Qualifications
Award Requirements
To qualify for a Master of Information Technology Project Management, a student must complete 16
units of study (200 credit points) as follows:
4 Core Introductory IS units; and
10 Core ITPM units; and
2 electives from the approved list of 4 electives
Students with a previous tertiary degree in IS or IT from a recognised institution and/or relevant work
experience may be eligible for exemptions.
Please note: You cannot re-enrol into Swinburne units that you have already passed.

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.
For information on how to apply for credit please refer to Swinburnes website at
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/open-universities-australia/advanced-standing-rpl.html
Also see information listed here under: Eligibility.

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How to Enrol
You've done your research, you know what you want to study and you're ready to roll and enrol.
Before you take a look at our step-by-step guide to enrolling, there's something we need to remind
you about. Whether you have a course in mind or you're still deciding, when you study through OUA
you'll always be enrolling in one or more individual units at a time.

1. Add the unit to your Study Cart

It all starts on the unit page. Once you've read the

information you need to about the unit you're keen
on studying, press the ADD TO STUDY CART
button on the unit page. If you want to add other
units, do that before you move on to Step 2.
2. Go to your Study Cart and register or log in

Once you're done with Step 1, you'll have one or

more units in your Study Cart. You'll notice that the
number next to the little trolley at the very top of the
page has changed. Click on that trolley. If you've
never studied with OUA before, this is the time to
register. If you already have an account, just sign in.
3. Tell us when you want to study
On the Study Cart page you'll see a list of units
you've selected. Next to each one you'll see some
options of when you can study the unit. The next
available Study

Period or Session will be selected by default. If you

want to study it in a different Study Period or
Session (and your unit lets you do that) now's the
time to choose that option. We'll also ask you to
confirm your citizenship status and to check any
alerts (things like prerequisite requirements for the
unit you've selected).
4. Press the ENROL NOW button
Once you're done with Step 3 and all the alerts
have disappeared, press the ENROL NOW button
at the bottom of the Study Cart page.
5. Fill out the Enrol page information
You're almost done. Next we'll get you to fill in your
personal details, enter the information the
government needs from all higher education
students and choose the payment option that suits
you best. If you're eligible and would like to apply
for FEE-HELP, you can do that at this point.

What about CSP units?

The enrolment process for CSP units is a little bit different. If you'd like to find out more about applying for a
CSP course or enrolling in CSP units, visit our Commonwealth supported place page.

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Where we've come from

From the very start, long before we were called Open Universities Australia (OUA), and even before
the internet became a part of everyday life, our organisation has been all about making education
easier to access.

A pioneer from the beginning

In 1990, the Australian Government established
the Open Learning Initiative, a project aimed at
extending access to and increasing participation
in higher education, examining the potential of
communication technologies for education and
increasing public awareness of higher education.
The initiative launched in 1991 with the
Television Open Learning Pilot, investigating the
possibility of creating an educational television
channel, hosted by Monash University, and
supported by a consortium of Australian
universities, as well as Australias public
broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting
Corporation (the ABC).
Although study via television may sound
outdated now, it was at the time a pioneering
venture (the first time Australian universities had
delivered educational content nationally via
television) and established a philosophy of
innovation that still exists today.

Open Learning Australia

The launch of the pilot program was followed by
the formation of Open Learning Australia in
1993, a publicly funded company with Monash
University as its single shareholder. Also under
the auspices of the Open Learning Initiative,

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the Open Learning Electronic Support Service

(OLESS) was established in 1994, and Open
Net in 1995. The goal of Open Net was to
provide access to online learning services to all
students, regardless of their location.
In 1997 the separate strands of the Open
Learning Initiative were combined under the
umbrella of Open Learning Australia (OLA).

Expansion
In 1997 seven new shareholder universities
gave their backing to OLA: Australian National
University, Curtin University of Technology,
Griffith University, Macquarie University, RMIT
University, the University of Queensland, and
the University of South Australia.
OLAs entry into the higher education landscape
resulted in fewer bureaucratic procedures, more
flexible study schedules for students and
expansion into new study areas that hadnt
previously been available via distance education
such as science and art.
By 2000, with web presentation and data
compression techniques advancing rapidly, OLA
had begun to turn many of their courses from
paper-based to online.

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Open Universities Australia

Today

Open Learning Australia became Open

Universities Australia in 2004, reflecting the
changing demands and expectations of its
online students. Although our name changed,
our role as pioneers in the online learning
movement remained the same.

OUA and its university providers continue to

enjoy the benefits that come from the pioneering
open learning legacy established more than two
decades ago.

OUA began to incorporate new technologies and

interactive multimedia, streaming media, and
social media into its higher education offerings.
These technologies allowed OUA to further
minimise the isolation of online students, as well
as harness the learning potential presented by
changing technology.

Since our foundation, OUA has helped nearly

half a million students with their education and
career goals.
Find out more about working with us at our
LinkedIn Careers page.

Open Access
Our goal has always been to make education easier to access. One of the ways we do this is by
making many of our undergraduate courses and units available without academic requirements things like ATARs (Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks, the scores students receive after
completing secondary school in Australia) and grade point averages. We refer to these courses and
units as open access or open entry (which, by the way, is where our name comes from).

How does open entry work?

Say youve got your eye on the Bachelor of Arts
(Fine Art) with Curtin University. If you want to
study it as an on-campus student there is at
least one academic entry requirement standing
in your way, even if youre applying as a matureage student.
If you study towards the same degree online
through OUA there are no academic entry
requirements to hurdle during enrolment. You
dont need to worry about your previous study
and whether your study schedule will suit your
work or family obligations you can shape your
timetable to fit your life.

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After initially missing out on the ATAR score

to get her into the university course she had
her eye on, Avalon Keft found a new way.
That new way was Open Universities
Australia, which let her pursue her passion
for ancient history and work towards a
degree with Macquarie University online.

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Student support services

OUA offers all our students access to online support, advice and guidance. Whether you need to
speak with someone about swapping units, trouble with assignments, clarification on a result or need
to talk over some personal issues, our support services team is here to help.

Getting advice

Special Circumstances

Just because youre studying online, doesnt

mean youre alone. If you have any questions
about your study or youre unsure about how it
all works, an answer is very often only be a
phonecall or email away.

We understand that students sometimes have

to withdraw from a unit due to circumstances
beyond their control. If this occurs, you may be
able to reduce or avoid financial and academic
penalties if you can demonstrate Special
Circumstances.

Student card
To help you identify yourself as an OUA student
and take advantage of select student discounts,
well supply you with an OUA student card.

Disability support

Student coaching and counselling service

Being an online student can mean juggling
family, work, friendships and of course study.
Student coaching
Student counselling

Were committed to providing open and

accessible education for all. Our academic
providers offer access to a range of options for
disability support.

Complaints management
We take the satisfaction of our students
seriously and investigate all formally raised
issues through our complaints management.

Changing your personal details

Most of your details, such as your contact
information, can be changed by signing into My
Study centre and updating your profile. There
are some details that are used for admission,
enrolment and government reporting purposes
that cannot be changed online.

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I have definitely felt supported during my

studies. Most of the tutors have been really
engaging and easy to contact whenever you
need advice or to ask a question. I fit in study
when I can and work around my schedule. I
would definitely recommend OUA to other
people.
Georgina Scrambler Bachelor of
Communication, Griffith University.

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