A Master of Information Technology will build on your current knowledge to help you create new opportunities and explore different career paths across a range of IT topics. Designed to provide advanced capability using existing and emerging technologies, this course will redefine your IT career. Choose electives that align with your goals in the field of IT, including big data and analytics, user experience design, management of people and teams, cybersecurity and deeper exploration of technical topics like artificial intelligence. This program focuses on the infrastructure aspect of IT, specifically on designing and implementing the technical solutions needed by businesses such as cloud computing.

Structured to align with the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), this course focuses on developing advanced information technology skills preparing ICT professionals to better exploit Industry 4.0 technologies. Your studies will review current information technologies and system trends, investigate security issues in an enterprise networking context, explore new application and database development approaches, and understand emerging technologies. You’ll also learn how to deal with risk, interdependent integrations, software updates and software development management.

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.

For a Master of Information Technology (Advanced), complete ten core subjects and three elective subjects. Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising three hours of facilitated study and seven hours of self-directed study.

• Year 1

• Year 2

• Electives

Year 1:

Requirements

Complete eight core subjects.

Core subjects

• Principles of Programming | MIS501

• Secure by Design | SBD403

• Software Engineering Principles | SEP401

• Software Development Management | SDM404

• Systems Analysis and Design | MIS605

• Cloud Computing Fundamentals | CCF501

• Intelligence Systems | ISY503

• Research Methodologies | REM502

Year 2:

Requirements

Complete two core subjects and three electives from the electives tab for the advanced course, or complete one core subject and two electives from the electives tab for the standard course.

Core subjects

• Information Technology Work Integrated Learning | ITW601

• Advanced Information Technology Work Integrated Learning | ITA602

Electives:

Requirements

Choose three electives for a Master of Information Technology (Advanced). Choose two electives for a Master of Information Technology standard course.

Elective subjects

• DevOps Tools | DOT503

• Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence | MFA501

• Business Environment | MGT501 

• Business Communications | MGT502

• Data Modelling and Database Design | MIS602

• Cybersecurity | MIS607

• Big Data and Analytics | BDA601

• Distributed Development | DDE602

• User Experience Design | DID602A

• Deep Learning | DLE602

• Management, People and Teams | MGT600

• Agile Project Management | MIS608

• Data Management and Analytics | MIS609

• Machine Learning | MLN601

IT is the foundation of any business and a qualification dedicated to increased Industry 4.0 technology capability will open you up to a broad range of opportunities. The flexible structure of this on-campus or online Master of Information Technology lets you focus on your specific areas of interest and expertise, allowing you to align your studies with your professional goals to elevate and advance your career in IT across a variety of industries.

Potential career paths

• Business Analyst
  Average salary: $99,997 - $144,708
• Cyber Security Specialist
  Average salary: $89,000 - $150,000
• Data Scientist
  Average salary: $104,500 - $159,900
• Software Developer
  Average salary: $94,987 - $141,113

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