Master of Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or relevant disciplines covering studies in programming, computer networks, database and web development.
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

Course Details

The Master of Information Technology equips you with an extensive understanding of smart and emerging technologies amid Industry 4.0. The course expands your knowledge of data and programming, networks and security, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, helping you advance your career in the ICT industry.

Upon graduating, you will have the ability to plan, design, lead and verify innovative IT solutions to solve complex problems. The course will expose you to the myriad of software and ICT infrastructure used within the industry to roll out IT solutions, including cloud architecture and cybersecurity platforms. In doing so, your studies will position you to effectively lead and guide IT teams and manage large-scale projects end to end.

This course has been co-developed with industry-leading ICT practitioners and academics, and is structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society.

Learning outcomes

Manage and evaluate complicated IT projects involving industry-standard tools and techniques.
Critically analyse problem sets to construct acute IT solutions and communicate to all stakeholders including technology professionals and business clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Apply cognitive and technical skills from the Information Technology body of knowledge to solve complex problems with innovation and ethical practice.
Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills from the field of IT to effectively and efficiently investigate and solve problem sets with mastery.
Demonstrate sound judgement, non-partisanship and accountability in team leadership roles to achieve effective planning, management, execution and communication of IT projects.
Integrate IT concepts and adopt industry best practices to devise solutions for commercial problems.
Research, critique and examine complex problem sets in the field of IT.

Career opportunities

This qualification will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to seek professional-level employment in generalist or leadership roles in the rapidly changing IT industry.

Potential career paths

Cybersecurity Specialist
Data Scientist
Data Architect
IT Helpdesk Manager
IT Technical Writer
IT Project Manager
Software Developer
Software Engineer
Systems Architect
Head of IT
Chief Information Officer (CIO)

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