Master of Information Technology

Overview

The aim of the Master of Information Technology is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and technical and communication skills necessary to succeed as an Information Technology professional. Students will also acquire valuable research and problem-solving skills. Students will study one or more specialisations in the area of computer networking, cyber security, data science, software design and development, IT management, network security, systems analysis and cloud computing. The course is practically-focused, and all students will complete a final year capstone subject to demonstrate their specialist knowledge in a professional context

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Domestic applicants
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted via Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
International applicants
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted via the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology pathway. For admission to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.

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Structure

Course information

The course consists of:

- 6 core subjects

- 2 subjects chosen from across specialisation or restricted elective subjects

- 1 four-subject specialisation for graduation in a particular specialisation - eg Master of Information Technology (Computer Networking)

OR

- 4 subjects from across specialisation or restricted elective subjects for graduation with a generic Master of Information Technology. Students not undertaking a specialisation in the Master of Information Technology must study ITC571 as one of their restricted electives.

Core subjects48 Credit Points

Restricted electives16 Credit Points

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

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