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Curriculum for the Online Master of Information and Communications Technology

Curriculum Details

The 14 courses that make up the online Master of Information and Communications Technology degree at UniSC can be completed within 14 months to two years. UniSC’s curriculum prepares you to step into your technology career, with holistic knowledge of the industry and a focus on the fastest-growing areas of technology: cybersecurity, data, and programming.

You’ll build your experience throughout the program with real-world coursework and earn globally recognised industry certifications throughout the program such as:

  • Microsoft (Security, Compliance, Identity Fundamentals)
  • ITS Python
  • Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
  • Azure Data Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

Required Course (14)

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In this online course you will be introduced to cybersecurity operations. You will develop the professional knowledge, qualities of thinking and digital collaboration skills needed to prepare you for future technical cyber security courses. You will explore the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and how cyber criminals target individuals and businesses, unlawfully seizing data and identities. You will also identify the dark markets where stolen data, identities and Intellectual Property are traded and how international law enforcement agencies operate to locate and prosecute cyber criminals.
How should digital investigators and cyber security specialists conduct themselves in their profession? How might moral philosophy inform ethical practice in this arena? What does ethical practice in this arena look like? In this online course you will examine ethical challenges for cyber security and digital investigations in the digital environment. You will examine different ethical frameworks that underpin critical decision-making in digital environment investigations and examine ethical issues relating to information management and obligations in respect of managing risks. You will learn to recognise conflict of interests, and how to manage them.

This online professional competency course introduces you to fundamental competencies and skills to effectively secure computer devices and networks. You will specifically develop and test your competency across device and network security vulnerabilities, behaviours and restrictions. You will also develop an understanding of ethical hacking and vulnerability/penetration testing. You will work online independently and in teams through problem based and case study activities and you will be able to diagnose and secure network devices.

A cyber security specialist will use a complex array of tools, methods and applications to investigate and protect information in computer systems. This online course has been designed to introduce you to some cryptography techniques that allow different parties to securely transmit information. The course will introduce blockchain and its growing uses, including cryptocurrencies. You will learn the differences between authentication and security protocols and how private keys are exchanged to establish secure communications.

As professionals you make decisions on a daily basis. A ‘good’ decision is based upon credible information and research. This course will provide you with knowledge and skills in business research that will allow you to propose research projects which provide the support for evidenced based decision making, as well as evaluate the quality of research conducted by others. This course covers all stages of the research process from problem definition to analysing, reporting and interpreting results.

Data is considered the most valuable resource in the world. The demand for accurate and up-to-date data is vital to business success. This course will provide you with skills and knowledge on how to organise and manage data in the new “data economy”. With a focus on data management, data curation, metadata, and issues of data preservation and access, by taking this course, you will walk away with one of the most valuable skills needed in businesses today.

A picture is worth a thousand words! Data in a spreadsheet or in a table doesn’t tell the same story as a well presented graph. Visually-displayed data is much more accessible, and enables businesses to promptly identify potential strengths and weaknesses and in turn make well informed decisions. Through this course, you will learn to create easy-to-understand visualisations and dashboards to enable decision-makers and stakeholders to see the big picture and act on the results.

This course shows how simple computer programs allow us to read, clean, transform, and visualise real-world data in many different ways. It presents the key concepts and skills of programming, which are an essential foundation for all kinds of scripting and programming tasks in many different application areas, such as business, science, engineering, gaming and web development.

Modern day computer systems capture, store and manipulate very large amounts of data, which cannot be adequately stored in traditional relational databases. This course covers the different types of databases available, the type of data that is stored and manipulated by them and which database technology is best to suited to different real-world data problems.
Massive amounts of data are collected in almost every corner of the world, and they become the new strategic mechanisms for intelligent businesses. This course covers both foundational knowledge and more advanced practical skills about data processing and analysis. It explores the use of, and techniques used in, exploratory, descriptive, and predictive analytics. Combining technical and statistical skills, analytical thinking, and business acumen, it helps you to harness the power of data analytics.

Information technologies are used in every business today, mostly for improving efficiency and effectiveness of routine tasks, to gain a competitive advantage. This course provides managers and administrators, who are the users of such technologies, with an understanding of the managerial and basic technical issues associated with the use and implementation of these technologies. This course explores aspects of information and communication technology that are significant to corporate information systems management, including databases, data security, data communication and emerging trends.

This course focuses on building the knowledge and practical skills necessary to manage projects in organisations. The course provides information how project management can drive efficiency and innovation in projects management across a range of situations. The framework used is this course is drawn from the Project Management Body of Knowledge and how the framework can be applied to projects. Through real world case studies, you are introduced to the principles, concepts and processes of project management and their traditional and agile application in both the business and public sectors.
You will apply and extend the skills and knowledge through a research project, industry-based project, or work placement/simulation related to your discipline. The course involves completion of activities under the supervision of an academic supervisor and industry supervisor (if applicable). Students will apply specialised knowledge and demonstrate skills thorough the delivery of a completed project. Depending on the project, work may be completed as part of a team. You will critically reflect on your experience to enhance your employability and prepare you for professional practice.
You will apply and extend the skills and knowledge through a research project, industry-based project, or work placement/simulation related to your discipline. The course involves completion of activities under the supervision of an academic supervisor and industry supervisor (if applicable). Students will apply specialised knowledge and demonstrate skills thorough the delivery of a completed project. Depending on the project, work may be completed as part of a team. You will critically reflect on your experience to enhance your employability and prepare you for professional practice.

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