Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) provides advanced technical and managerial skills for individuals seeking to build or progress their careers in the IT field. Designed for students from both IT and non-IT backgrounds, the course prepares graduates for leadership roles in IT management, system design, data analytics, and innovation. It offers a strong foundation in key areas of information technology, with a curriculum developed in consultation with industry professionals to reflect current trends and emerging technologies. This ensures that graduates are equipped with practical, real-world capabilities. The course emphasises both technical expertise and managerial competencies, enabling students to address complex IT challenges across diverse sectors. A capstone Applied Project unit integrates technical knowledge, research skills, and managerial insights in a real-world context, ensuring that students graduate with the ability to design, implement, and communicate innovative IT solutions to employers and industry partners. The MIT course also incorporates hands-on learning through lab-based assessments, simulations, and applied projects, while its research-driven approach encourages students to undertake innovative projects that address contemporary IT challenges. With a strong global outlook, the course covers international IT practices and prepares graduates to work effectively in diverse, multinational environments. Students may also choose advanced elective units to graduate with a specialisation in Cyber Security, Enterprise Networks, or Artificial Intelligence.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree (AQF 7) or higher, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
Applicants who have completed a postgraduate preparation program.

English Language Requirements (For International Students):

IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169; OR
PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

ICT Account Managers, ICT Business Analysts, ICT Business and Systems Analysts, ICT Business Development Managers, ICT Customer Support Officers, ICT Managers, ICT Project Managers, ICT Quality Assurance Engineers, ICT Sales Assistants, ICT Sales Professionals, ICT Sales Representatives, ICT Support and Test Engineers, ICT Support Engineers, ICT Support Technicians, ICT Systems Test Engineers, ICT Trainers, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Cloud Solutions Specialist, Business Analyst, Technology Strategist.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units23 units

ICT5150

Information Systems

Core unit. No pre-requisites.

ICT5151

Data and Information Management

Core unit. No pre-requisites.

ICT5152

Software and Systems Design

Core unit. No pre-requisites.

ICT5201

Research Methods and Data Analysis

Core unit. Pre-requisite: 24 Credit Points.

ICT5250

Computer Networks and Security

Core unit. Pre-requisite: ICT5150 Information Systems.

PRJ5003

Project Constraint Management

Core unit. No pre-requisites.

ICT6001

Applied Project

Core unit (Capstone). Pre-requisite: ICT5201 Research Methods and Data Analysis.

ICT5253

Cloud Architectures and Solutions

Elective (^). Pre-requisites: ICT5150 Information Systems, ICT5151 Data and Information Management.

ICT5350

Securing IT Systems