The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a flexible, accredited course, providing advanced training for students with an IT degree.

You’ll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. Our masters in applied IT provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.

We focus on solving real-world problems in these areas:

• cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)
• cyber security
• advanced programming
• software engineering
• wireless and mobile networking
• mobile applications
• data analytics
• project management.

You’ll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through an industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced lecturers, excellent research facilities, and connections to industry give you opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.

You'll also have the opportunity to take part in an industry placement program, helping you kick-start your career.

This course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.

To attain the Master of Applied Information Technology students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of :

• 120 credit points of Core units

Option 1:

• 48 credit points of Elective studies.

Option 2:

• 24 credit points of Elective studies.

This course will prepare you for a career in:

• ICT training
• business intelligence
• project management
• data warehousing
• IT consultancy
• networking administration
• networking
• software development/engineering.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Conceptually map the most recent developments in IT theory and IT applications and justify their utility in various contexts.

2. Critically apply information technology knowledge and skills to new and uncertain situations in professional practice exhibiting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.

3. Design, implement and evaluate applied IT research and transmit this knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

4. Formulate and strategise IT project management plans which accurately meet stakeholder needs and expectations.

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

TOEFL Internet: Test score of 79

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.