CQUniversity's Master of Information Technology offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career or transition into the rapidly expanding field of information technology (IT). Accredited by the Australian Computer Society and tailored to meet industry demands, this program provides specialized majors in mobile application development, software design and development, and networks and information security. Further customization is available through a choice of seven minors, including a unique option to pursue a unit sequence that leads to both a Master of Information Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management.

Whether you are an established IT professional or aspiring to enter the field, this program enhances your professional expertise in IT. Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, it offers a highly practical curriculum aligned with international ICT standards, facilitating career development on a global scale.

The program begins with a common first term comprising four units covering project management, introductory programming, ICT services management, and information systems analysis and design. Upon completion of these foundational units, you delve into your chosen major: networks and information security, mobile application development, or software design and development. Further customization is available through the selection of industry-driven minors:

- Artificial intelligence
- Information systems and analysis
- Internet-of-things
- Mobile application development
- Networks and information security
- Project management
- Software design and development

These minors explore cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, neural networks, machine learning, internet-of-things, sustainable IT practices, and big data. The project management minor offers a unique opportunity to combine it with elective units, enabling you to graduate with both the master's degree and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management within the standard two-year timeframe.

Throughout the program, you gain hands-on experience with the latest software tools and techniques and have access to real-world industry case studies led by practitioner academics. You can solidify your skills through a 12-week internship or capstone project in the final term.

Benefit from instruction by specialist faculty members, including academics renowned for their research in artificial intelligence, internet-of-things, and cybersecurity, as well as current IT practitioners and teaching award recipients.

With the flexibility to study online or on-campus, and options for full-time or part-time enrollment, you can tailor your learning experience to your schedule. Additionally, take advantage of CQUni's trimester system, allowing you to commence your Master of Information Technology at your convenience. The program's flexible structure also permits you to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology after completing four units or a Graduate Diploma of Information Technology after eight units.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To fulfill the requirements of the program, you must complete a total of 15 units. This includes 11 discipline units within your chosen major and four elective units. Majors are available in:

- Mobile Application Development
- Networks and Information Security
- Software Design and Development

Additionally, there is a 12 credit point capstone project where you will apply your knowledge by undertaking a discipline-specific project.

For your elective units, you have several options. You may choose four units from a specified list of elective units, select three units from the Graduate Certificate in Project Management along with a general elective unit, or pursue a four-unit minor in:

- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Systems and Analysis
- Internet-of-Things
- Mobile Application Development
- Networks and Information Security
- Software Design and Development
- Project Management

UNIT INFORMATION

For details regarding the units available in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER

If you have completed relevant studies prior to enrolling in the course, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Upon finishing a Master of Information Technology, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a diverse range of career paths, such as:

- Analyst Programmer
- Computer Network Systems Engineer
- Database Administrator
- Developer Programmer
- ICT Architect
- ICT Consultant
- ICT Customer Support Officer
- ICT Security Specialist
- ICT Support Engineer
- ICT Support Technician
- ICT Systems Test Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Project Manager
- Software and Apps Programmer
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Web Developer.

To gain entry to this course student must have: A completed Bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian University or college, or equivalent; or A completed CQuniversity Graduate Di

To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

- Obtain an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each subset.
- Achieve a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or higher in the Paper Based Test, with a minimum TWE score of 4.5, or a score of 75 or higher in the Internet Based Test, with no subset score less than 17.
- Attain a Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) overall score of 54 or above, with no sub-score less than 46.
- Earn an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B in each of the four components.