Master of Information Technology,
Specialisation in IT Management

CRICOS Course Code: 117490E

Technology leaders today need more than technical expertise. They need the ability to align digital initiatives with organisational strategy, lead transformation, manage platforms and products, and create value in rapidly changing environments.

The IT Management Specialisation within the Master of Information Technology is designed for students who want to move beyond technical implementation and into strategic, leadership, and management roles in technology-driven organisations.

This specialisation develops the advanced knowledge and practical capabilities required to lead digital initiatives, manage technology-enabled business change, and drive innovation at an organisational level. Students explore how technology strategy, digital products, business models, and transformational leadership intersect to shape the future of organisations.

Graduates of this specialisation will be well positioned for careers that sit at the intersection of technology, leadership, strategy, and business transformation.

AQF level : 9

SHEA’s partnership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) allows each student free membership to ACS. Each student will have access to over 35000 learning resources, 400 professional events, the chance to be professionally mentored and access to insights into the tech industry.

Graduates of the Master of IT will be able to:
CLO1	Demonstrate in-depth and integrated knowledge of advanced IT concepts, systems, software, and associated standards, policies, and procedures.
CLO2	Design, recommend and justify solutions to solve complex IT-related problems to support the realisation of strategic objectives.
CLO3	Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in diverse work environments to meet IT needs and expectations.
CLO4	Critically appraise IT projects in awareness of legislative, cultural, and workplace health and safety requirements and responsibilities.
CLO5	Apply sustainable and ethical thinking across the broad and diverse spectrum of IT professional practice.
CLO6	Consolidate the integration of ICT standards and theory to achieve best practice outcomes as an IT practitioner.

Graduates specialising in IT Management can pursue roles such as:

IT Manager
Digital Transformation Manager
Technology Strategy Analyst
Product Manager
Platform Manager
Business Technology Consultant
Change Manager
Innovation Manager
Digital Operations Manager

These roles are increasingly important across industries such as technology, finance, consulting, healthcare, government, education, and enterprise services.

The mode of delivery is face-to-face, supported by SHEA’s Learning Management System for access to subject-specific learning resources and information, including submitting assessments. Moodle will be the LMS for delivering the learning strategy to engage interactively with students using the digital tools anytime and anywhere to augment their classroom experience.
The assessment types in the course are predominantly authentic assessments with some traditional assessments for knowledge-based subjects in the first year:

Problem-based tasks (either individually or team)
Case studies
Presentations
Report
Peer and self-assessment (moderated)
Quizzes (used well can keep students engaged, formative assessment because quizzes are easy to administer and provide feedback)
Project (individual and in teams)

Subject code and title		Core/Elective
ITOP801	Concepts in Information Systems	Core 1
PROF802	Ethics, Bias, and the IT Professional	Core 2
SCTY803	Cybersecurity Management	Core 3
DATM804	Database Systems	Core 4
PROF805	Design Thinking for IT	Core 5
DATM806	Cloud Computing	Core 6
PROF807	IT Governance and Risk Management	Core 7
PROG808	Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals	Core 8
SCTY901	Data Security and Privacy	Core 9
	Elective 1 (Refer to Table below)	Elective 1
	Elective 2 (Refer to Table below)	Elective 2
	Elective 3 (Refer to Table below)	Elective 3
PRMG903	IT Project Risk Management	Core 10
PROF909	Information Technology Project Part A (Literature Review, Project Selection, Planning)	Core 11
SCTY904	Cyber Security and Networking	Core 12
PROF910	Information Technology Project Part B (Final Report and Applied Work)	Core13
IT Management Specialisation
Digital Product & Platform Management
IT Strategy, Business Models & Value Creation
Digital Transformation Leadership & Change Management

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Mode of Delivery

On Campus

We focus on learning and teaching delivery method where students will be required to engage in the subject content prior to classes and tutorials so that the face-to-face engagement can be used to develop higher-order skills such as interpersonal skills and teamwork.

On campus
A mix of online tools through the Learning Management System to subject-specific learning resources and information including submitting assessments
Out-of-class activities to engage students throughout their course.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Skyline Higher Education Australia (SHEA) grants credit towards a course of study on the basis of prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience to ensure that students commence study at a level appropriate to their prior learning experiences so that they are not required to repeat prior learning. For more information please visit SHEA’s Credit For Prior Learning Policy and Articulations