The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is designed to extend the specialised information technology skills obtained in the Master of Information Technology by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of our internationally recognized research staff.

You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialization.

This course has a strong IT industry focus and empowers students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills towards professional practice and enables them to create innovative IT solutions to solve real-world problems. Students will develop teamwork and leadership skills through close mentorship during industry projects and engagement in researching cutting edge IT solutions.

To complete the Master of Information Technology (Professional), students must attain 16 credit points. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following four tiers:

Fundamental Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)

Mastery Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)

Specialist Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)

Professional Studies (4 credit points)

The four tiers comprise the following:

five (5) credit points of core units

three (3) SIT level 7 elective (one credit point)(excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)

four (4)-credit point specialisation

four (4) credit points of professional units as detailed below

completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Graduates of this course may find employment as a business analyst, network administrator, database administrator, security analyst, solutions architect, software developer, technology consultant, data analyst, augmented/virtual reality developer, or security systems manager.

Bachelor Degree in a related discipline, OR Bachelor Degree in any discipline AND two years relevant work experience, OR Graduate Certificate of Information Technology or equivalent, OR evide

IELTS - Overall 6.5 No band lower than 6

TOEFL IBT - 79 Writing 21

TOEFL PBT - 577 Writing 4.5

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 176 No band less than 169

PTE - 58 No less than 50 in each skill

OET - Overall C+