Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Technology Management) Information Security Concentration 21-Month Track

Students studying in the Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Technology Management) 21-month track are able to undertake an Information Security Concentration as part of their program.

The MSIT-ITM (Information Security Concentration) focuses on the need to adapt to the changing intruder landscape and to gain a deeper understanding of risk management, information security, and data privacy. It draws upon the expertise in research, operations and analysis from the world-famous CERT Coordination Center (CERT®/CC) located at Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute. Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defence Education by the National Security Agency, Carnegie Mellon is uniquely qualified to provide such training.

Students studying the Information Security Concentration graduate with a Master of Science in Information Technology (Information Technology Management) with a concentration in Information Security.

Highlights

• An American degree from Carnegie Mellon University ranked No.1 in computer science schools (US News & World Report 2014) and No. 3 in the subject area of computer science and information systems (QS World University Rankings 2018).
• A study program ideal for students starting or advancing their careers.
• This program provides eligibility for the Post Study Work Visa in Australia.
• 400-hour internship so you can develop your skills in Australia or overseas.
• An optional semester exchange to CMU Pittsburgh.
• A high-quality program that integrates management and IT theory, knowledge and skills.
• Incorporates practical experience through the Information Systems Project.

Curriculum

The program requires a total of 168 units: 132 units of core courses, 36 units of elective courses and 400 hours of internship. The combination of core courses and electives options to suit your career objectives, with real industry experiences through the Information Systems Project and Internship, will put you at a distinct advantage over other graduates.

Full-time students complete the program over five study periods. Students may commence in either January or August intakes. Each study period is the equivalent to 12-13 weeks of study and usually comprises of 48 units worth of courses. Each course is awarded either 6 or 12 unit weighting which is approximately equivalent to 1 week of study. Therefore you can study a combination of 6 and 12 unit courses to meet your program requirements.

For successful completion, you must complete 168 units total:

• complete 114 units of core requirements (unless exempt)
• complete 54 units of electives
• complete a 24 unit Information Systems Project
• complete 400 hours of internship
• achieve a cumulative quality point average (QPA) of at least 3.0

Learning Outcomes

• Design, document and develop robust, extensible and highly maintainable data-intensive applications using cutting-edge technologies tailored to the specific needs of any business scenario.
• Explain and apply the core aspects of information technology principles and tools, and manage their implementation in a business context.
• Understand and facilitate the strategic and operational benefits of business models and technology applications.
• Manage complex IT projects with consideration of the human, financial and environmental factors and an understanding of risk management processes, and operational and policy implications.
• Understand the strengths and limitations of current technologies and apply them intelligently to meet the needs of each application.
• Apply their practical experience in IT projects developed through assessment projects for real-world clients focussing on technology auditing and recommendations, and system development.
• Utilise high-level interpersonal skills to negotiate and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders verbally and in writing.

The program is also available in the 12-month track .

Cost

Tuition is charged on a per study period basis. Cost per study period can change each academic year. Deferral of admission will incur tuition fees at the prevailing rate. The internship study period incurs no tuition cost.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We offer a range of academic merit-based scholarships for students who seek financial support in their studies.

Financial Aid for U.S. Students is administered by the Heinz College Office of Financial Aid in Pittsburgh.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American university established in 1900 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ranked 23 in the world (Times Higher Education, World University Ranking, 2017-18) Carnegie Mellon has been a birthplace of innovation throughout its history and is a global leader in bringing ground-breaking ideas to market and creating successful start-up businesses. Carnegie Mellon University in Australia (which opened in 2006) forms part of Carnegie Mellon’s global footprint which includes campuses in Silicon Valley, Rwanda, and Qatar. Located in Adelaide, the fifth Most Liveable City in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit 2015) and Australia’s most affordable mainland capital city, the Carnegie Mellon Australia campus is home to students from over 20 countries, creating wide-reaching networks of contemporaries, global experts, and alumni. Students graduate with the Carnegie Mellon University American degree and are taught by highly qualified faculty who boast extensive careers in teaching, basic and applied research, and leadership in their respective fields. Classes are taught by resident and visiting faculty from Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Overseas faculty teaches remotely to Adelaide using sophisticated video conferencing facilities. Controlled student-to-faculty ratios ensure the faculty provides students with personalized attention to meet their individual needs. Our degrees combine practical and technical courses that provide students with the scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in their careers. By design, our innovative course curriculum provides a firm foundation in theory, with a focus on skills that will advance management practice, policy, and decision-making. Our curriculum includes challenging courses designed to develop student potential for innovation. Students customise their degree by selecting from a variety of course electives, projects, and independent study. Experiential learning is provided through internships and team and individual projects. The combination of an American degree and studying in Australia provides students with a unique skill-set and international perspective. Graduates become sought-after individuals offering unique, immediate and measurable benefits to future employers as sophisticated analysts and effective executives.

Mission and Vision

Our Mission Carnegie Mellon University Australia is founded on the proposition that the study of public policy and of information technology, independently and jointly, provides a uniquely powerful platform from which to influence the world of the 21st Century. We are the only academic institution in the world that pursues this goal through a unified faculty that comprises management science, social science, and information technology in roughly equal parts. It is our mission to utilize the research and education this platform enables to have a positive influence on the evolution of societies, economic systems, organizations and individual lives around the world. Our Vision We see a world in which the increased diffusion of information technology, the global development of human capital and the resultant interdependence of market, political, social and cultural systems have changed the nature of economic, managerial and policy problems. We believe our ability to mobilize analytic models, empirical analysis, and technological sophistication to address these changes is unique. In pursuing our intellectual agenda we also aspire to be an academic institution that is a bridge between the development of new knowledge and its application for the improvement of organizations, societies, and individual lives. Events Carnegie Mellon University in Australia holds regular webinars, attends exhibitions and visits agents and institutions worldwide. If you are interested in meeting some of our staff and learning more about our programs please check out our current events.