Master of Information Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

CRICOS Institution Code 00111D

Duration

104 weeks

Delivery

On Campus

Study Load

Full-time, Part-time

Intakes

Semester 1: 01-March-2027 (Hawthorn)

Master of Information Technology

Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Information Technology course is designed for students who wish to master theoretical and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support, and maintenance of IT solutions. Upon graduation students, will be able to undertake professional work in the field of Information and Communication Technology. Along the way you'll build skills in areas like Data management, IT solution implementation, System analysis, Cloud architecture. Graduates typically move into roles such as Application Developer, Solution Architect, Data Modeler, Business Analyst. The median income for PG graduates nine years out is $105.5K

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

John St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

37090

Duration

104 weeks

Intakes

Semester 1: 01-March-2027 (Hawthorn)

Study Mode

Full-time, Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;
The Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Information Technology;
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)

International students:

A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;
The Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Information Technology;
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)
IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Application Developer
Solution Architect
Data Modeler
Business Analyst

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units18 units

COS60004

Creating Web Applications

Core unit, 12.5 credit points

COS60009

Data Management for the Big Data Age

Core unit, 12.5 credit points

COS70004

User-Centred Design

Core unit, 12.5 credit points

COS60011

Technology Design Project

Core unit, 12.5 credit points

COS60018

Programming Principles and Practices

Core unit, 12.5 credit points

COS70008

Technology Innovation Research and Project

Core unit, 25.0 credit points

COS80021

Web Application Development

Core unit, 12.5 credit points

COS60008

Introduction to Data Science

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

COS70006

Advanced Software Development

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

COS80013

Internet Security

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

COS80022

Software Quality and Testing

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

COS80025

Data Visualisation

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

COS80027

Machine Learning

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

CYB60004

Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

CYB70001

Cyber Ethics

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

ICT60001

Cyber Security Fundamentals and Practices

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

INF80001

Advanced Business Analysis

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

INF80006

Business Analysis and Consulting Practices

Elective unit, 12.5 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose Swinburne for my Master of Information Technology?

Swinburne is ranked #1 in Victoria for Graduate Employability and Salary (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024) and #1 in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering (ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025). The university also offers six state-of-the-art Cisco networking labs with 700 Cisco devices, providing some of the best practical learning environments in Australia.

What kinds of career outcomes can I expect after graduating from a Swinburne IT course?

Graduates are prepared to work as IT professionals across any industry, with roles including data scientist, machine learning engineer, software engineer, cyber security analyst, and project manager. Swinburne is ranked #1 in Victoria for Graduate Employability and Salary, indicating strong employment outcomes for its IT graduates.

What practical learning facilities are available to IT students at Swinburne?

Swinburne has a $1.1 million Cisco Networking Academy featuring six state-of-the-art labs, 17 network racks, and 700 Cisco devices, designed to teach students the skills required to thrive in a digital economy.

What IT specialisations can I study at Swinburne?

Swinburne offers a wide range of IT specialisations including Artificial Intelligence, Business Analysis, Business Information Systems, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Science, Digital Media Technologies, Games Development, Information Technology, Internet of Things, IT Network Design and Technology, Project Management, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Technology, Systems Management, and Telecommunications.

Does Swinburne offer pathways from TAFE into the Master of Information Technology?

Swinburne offers guaranteed pathways from TAFE into its university programs, and the page highlights that students can gain up to 100 credit points towards degrees such as the Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology through prior study, including diplomas such as the Diploma of Information Technology.

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$65,000 – $85,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$85,000 – $110,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$110,000 – $150,000/yr

Career Paths

Software Developer / Software Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Engineer
Data Analyst / Data Scientist
Cloud Solutions Architect
Network Engineer / Network Administrator

Key Skills

Programming and software development (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Database design, management, and SQL querying
Cybersecurity principles, threat detection, and risk management
Cloud computing and platform management (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Systems analysis and design

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