According to Australian government regulations, a maximum of 50% of a course’s subjects can be credited. Credit is granted on the basis of:
- Post Graduate Study
This is assessed on application. You will be advised of the outcome via the confirmation of your enrolment into a Charles Sturt program. Completed subject(s) needs to match at least 80% of the content of the subject you are applying for credit for and completed in the last 10 years.
- Free Short Courses
Successful completion of 3 IT Masters short courses will award one subject credit for an elective subject. Please contact the IT Masters administration team to discuss which credit you are eligible for.
- Credit for Experience
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) offer certifications based on your existing work experience. These certifications can count as credit for IT Masters elective subjects.
- For 2 subjects of credit: ACS Certified Professional OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Professional
- For 1 subject of credit: ACS Certified Technologist OR ACS Certified Cyber Security Technologist
The maximum possible credits for ACS certifications towards the Masters is 2. As there is only one industry elective subject on the Graduate Certificate only credit can be awarded, but the further credit can be awarded on moving to the Masters. Read more here.
- Industry Certifications
See tables of verified industry certifications for credit below.
Students in the Master of Management (Information Technology) can choose either:
- 4 subjects from the same specialisation. This will allow graduation with a particular specialisation – eg: Master of Management (Information Technology – Project Management);
OR
- 4 subjects across two or more specialisations. This will allow graduation with a generic Master of Management (Information Technology).
Core Subjects
Credit Table
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SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
MGI515 IT Service Quality Management |
|
Cyber Security Specialisation
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE512 Incident Response |
GIAC – Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) |
|
ITE513 Forensic Investigation |
EC-Council – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) |
|
ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
|
ITE533 Cyber Security Management |
ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
|
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures |
EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
|
ITI581 Security Fundamentals |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed on application or on request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for 4 required elective industry subjects. To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; if more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Level 1 Certifications – There is a maximum of 2 level 1 credits allowed on Masters
- CCNA Security – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- CISA – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Security Essentials – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
Level 2 Certifications – 2 subject credits for 2 industry elective subjects.
- CCNP Security – 2 credits for any 2 Industry Electives above (or Juniper equivalent JNCIP-SEC)
Level 3 Certifications – 3 subject credits for any 3 industry elective subjects.
- CCIE Security
Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Specialisation
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE523 Virtualization |
|
|
ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
|
|
ITE527 Server Administration |
Microsoft – Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008 or 2012 |
|
ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
Certified Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate |
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit can be used; if more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Mobile Application Development Specialisation
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE508 Mobile Data Architecture |
|
|
ITE517 Windows Application Development |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for 4 required elective industry subjects.To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; if more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
Level 2 Certifications
- MCSD Windows Store Apps Using HTML – 2 Subject Credits for 2 unspecified Elective Subjects
- MCSD Windows Store Apps Using C# – 2 Subject Credits for Subject ITC518 and 1 unspecified Elective Subject
Networking and Systems Administration Specialisation
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
|
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures |
EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
|
ITE523 Virtualization |
Provide proof that you have achieved:
|
|
ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
|
|
ITE527 Server Administration |
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008 or 2012 |
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for 4 required elective industry subjects. To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; if more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
Level 1 Certifications – A maximum of two of these level 1 credits allowed.
- Approved 2008/2012 Networking Microsoft exams / certifications – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- IBM Certified Systems Administrator AIX – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – one credit for one unspecified industry elective
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching – 2 credits for subject ITE526 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Juniper JNCIP-ENT – 2 credits for ITC542 and ITE526
- MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Enterprise Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Server Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCSA 2012/2008 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Novell CNE – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- Oracle Certified Professional 10 or later – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Engineer – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- IBM Certified Systems Expert – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
Level 3 Certifications
- Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching or Cisco CCIE Service provider or CCIE Wireless – 3 credits for subject ITE526 and 2 unspecified Industry Electives, or
- Cisco CCIE Wireless – 3 credits for subjects ITC542, iTC513, ITE52
- Microsoft Certified Architect – 3 credits for 3 unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Architect – 3 credits for 3 unspecified Industry Elective Subjects
Project Management Specialisation
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE518 Agile Project Management |
|
|
MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
|
MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner certification exam |
|
MGI518 Program and Portfolio Management |
|
|
MGI530 Business Analysis Foundation |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; If more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded.
Note that if you intend to articulate into the Master of Management (Information Technology) and pursue a specialisation, the subject you choose should be contained within the industry specialisation you intend to follow in the Master’s course.
Please note that students select only one subject from a specialisation stream in their Graduate Certificate and thus only one credit per specialisation is available.
Cyber Security Specialisation
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE512 Incident Response |
GIAC – Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) |
|
ITE513 Forensic Investigation |
EC-Council – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) |
|
ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
|
ITE533 Cyber Security Management |
ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
|
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures |
EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
|
ITI581 Security Fundamentals |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 1 required elective industry subjects. To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; If more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Level 1 Certifications – There is a maximum of 2 level 1 credits allowed on Masters
- CCNA Security – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- CISA – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- GIAC Security Essentials – 1 credit for 1 unspecified Industry Elective
Level 2 Certifications
- CCNP Security – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives above (or Juniper equivalent JNCIP-SEC)
Level 3 Certifications (Maximum of two credits on the Graduate Certificate)
- CCIE Security
Cloud Computing and Virtualisation Specialisation
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE523 Virtualization |
|
|
ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
|
|
ITE527 Server Administration |
Microsoft Server 2008 or 2012 or 2016 – Exams: 70-410 or 70-642 or 70- 741 |
|
ITE531 Architecting Cloud Solutions |
Certified Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate |
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Mobile Application Development Specialisation
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE508 Mobile Data Architecture |
|
|
ITE517 Windows Application Development |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 1 required elective industry subjects. To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; If more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Level 2 Certifications
- MCSD Windows Store Apps Using HTML – 2 Subject Credits for 2 unspecified Elective Subjects
- MCSD Windows Store Apps Using C# – 2 Subject Credits for Subject ITC518 and 1 unspecified Elective Subject
Networking and Systems Administration Specialisation
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE514 Professional Systems Security |
(ISC)² – Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) |
|
ITE516 Hacking Countermeasures |
EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) |
|
ITE523 Virtualization |
Provide proof that you have achieved:
|
|
ITE526 Practical Internetworking |
|
|
ITE527 Server Administration |
Microsoft Server 2008 or 2012 or 2016 – Exams: 70-410 or 70-642 or 70- 741 |
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
Some industry certifications require more study and demonstration of knowledge. Level 1 certification give you credit for 1 subject. Level 2 certifications give you credit for 2 subjects. Level 3 certifications give you credit for 3 subjects.
In addition to the direct credits above, the following certifications can also be used as a credit for the 1 required elective industry subjects. To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit (listed below) can be used; If more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Level 1 Certifications
- Approved 2008/2012 Networking Microsoft exams / certifications – 1 credit for 1 unspecified industry elective
- IBM Certified System Administrator AIX –1 credit for 1 unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Cloud Platform – 1 credit for 1 unspecified industry elective
- MCSA: Linux on Azure – 1 credit for 1 unspecified industry elective
Level 2 Certifications
- Cisco CCNP Routing & Switching – 2 credits for subject ITE526 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Juniper JNCIP-ENT – 2 subject credits for subject ITE526 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective subject
- MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Enterprise Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCIPT Server Administrator – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft MCSA 2016/2012/2008 – 2 credits for subject ITE527 and 1 unspecified Industry Elective
- Novell CNE – 2 credits for any 2 Industry Electives
- Oracle Certified Professional 10 or later– 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Elective
- Red Hat Certified Engineer – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
- IBM Certified Systems Expert – 2 credits for 2 unspecified Industry Electives
Level 3 Certifications (Maximum of two credits on the Graduate Certificate)
- Cisco CCIE Routing & Switching – 3 credits for subjects ITE526 and 2 unspecified Industry Elective
- Microsoft Certified Architect – 3 credits for 3 unspecified Industry Electives
- Red Hat Certified Architect – 3 credits for 3 unspecified Industry Elective Subjects
Project Management Specialisation
Credit Table
| SUBJECT CREDITED | CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE518 Agile Project Management |
|
|
MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
|
MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner certification exam |
|
MGI518 Program and Portfolio Management |
|
|
MGI530 Business Analysis Foundation |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
If you are entitled to more than the allowed credit (1) on this Graduate Certificate – the additional credit(s) would be added to the Masters if you move to that course after completion of this Graduate Certificate.
To gain a specialisation, only one unspecified credit can be used; If more than one is used, the generic Master of Management (Information Technology) will be awarded
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
Core Subjects |
|
|
MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
|
MGI515 IT Service Quality Management |
|
|
MGI516 IT Governance |
COBIT Implementation Certification |
|
Elective Industry Subjects |
|
|
ITE533 Cyber Security Management |
ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
|
MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
PRINCE2 – Registered Practitioner |
|
MGI518 Program and Portfolio Management
|
|
|
MGI530 Business Analysis Foundation |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
- MSP® Certification: Managing Successful Programmes Registered Practitioner – awards one unspecified subject credit for an Industry Elective.
Credit Table
|
SUBJECT CREDITED |
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
|
ITE533 Cyber Security Management |
ISACA – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) |
|
MGI511 Project Management Fundamentals |
|
|
MGI512 The Project Lifecycle |
PRINCE2 – Registered Practitioner |
|
MGI515 IT Service Quality Management |
|
|
MGI516 IT Governance |
COBIT Implementation Certification |
|
MGI518 Program and Portfolio Management
|
|
|
MGI530 Business Analysis Foundation |
|
IT Masters recognises that many applicants have completed industry certifications that do not correspond with subjects that we run. These are referred to as unspecified credits. Certifications not on this list will be assessed upon application or upon request for current students.
Other industry certifications
- MSP® Certification: Managing Successful Programmes Registered Practitioner – awards one unspecified subject credit for an Industry Elective.
If you are entitled to more than the allowed credits (2) on this Graduate Certificate – the additional credit(s) would be added to the Masters if you move to that course after completion of this Graduate Certificate.
These credit maps are for students commencing in 2018. Students who commenced in 2017 should refer to the 2017 credit maps, 2016 should refer to the 2016 credit maps, 2015 and 2014 should refer to the 2015 credit maps, and students who started in 2013 should refer to the 2013 credit maps.
