Overview

The aim of the Master of Professional Information Technology is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge along with technical and communication skills required to succeed as an Information Technology professional. Students will also acquire valuable research and problem-solving skills. Students will study a specialisation in the area of networking, data science, artificial intelligence, software development or cyber security. Students will also complete a suite of work integrated learning subjects culminating in a work placement in industry. 

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Course information
Essential set128 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of the technical skills essential for IT professionals to succeed in the global environment
2.
Critically apply knowledge of current and emerging Information Technology (IT) trends in the domains of database design, cloud computing, IT ethics and project management
3.
Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary technical skills in specialised areas of IT
4.
Plan, execute and analyse an IT project and present the findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences
5.
Demonstrate advanced understanding of core IT knowledge areas and their applications in professional practice through a work placement

Professional accreditation

Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Notes :https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation

Alternative exit options

The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate [Exit point only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.