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Course Overview
IT professionals are in demand across industries, including information technology, telecommunications technology, and digital media, with an increasing need for skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning deployment, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software programming.* A career in IT could see you running your own business or working with international companies such as IBM, Intel, Microsoft, and Samsung.
The Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) provides broad knowledge and practical skills across key areas of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS). It is designed for people from all backgrounds, not just those with IT experience, helping you build on your existing skills and strengthen your ability to contribute to industries that rely on technology and systems.
You can customise your learning to suit your career goals by choosing from seven specialisations. Select up to two areas covering advanced IT and IS fields. This flexibility allows you to build expertise and develop the skills needed to progress your career.
*Australian Computer Society
Where You Can Study
Hobart
French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Eligibility
Domestic students:
16-unit masters (2 years)
Students who do not hold a Bachelor or Graduate Certificate/Diploma in an ICT-related area from an accredited tertiary institution will be required to complete a 2-year, 16-unit masters.
12-unit masters (1.5 to 2 years)
To qualify for a 12-unit MITS, you must:
currently hold a Bachelor degree in an ICT-related area, or
currently hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in an ICT-related area from an accredited tertiary institution covering at least the fundamental knowledge and achieving the equivalent learning outcomes as the units in the transition semester.
International students:
Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
English Language Requirements are: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
16-unit masters (2 years)
Students who do not hold a Bachelor or Graduate Certificate/Diploma in an ICT-related area from an accredited tertiary institution will be required to complete a 2-year, 16-unit masters.
12-unit masters (1.5 to 2 years)
To qualify for a 12-unit MITS, you must:
currently hold a Bachelor degree in an ICT-related area, or
currently hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate/Diploma in an ICT-related area from an accredited tertiary institution covering at least the fundamental knowledge and achieving the equivalent learning outcomes as the units in the transition semester.
COURSE PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
This course includes compulsory Work Integrated Learning (professional experience placements). In order to participate in placements, all students must:
Career & Study Pathways
The Master of Information Technology Systems (MITS) is an effective means of opening new career possibilities in a broad range of ICT fields.
You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to solve complex social, economic, and technical problems within the context of information and communication technology. This degree provides fundamental skills in systems analysis and design; programming; cyber-security; web technology; database technology; data communications and networking technology.
Graduates will enjoy varied and rewarding careers around the world including:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Programming Foundation
This unit introduces fundamental programming skills, developing students' ability to think algorithmically to solve problems and to express their solutions in well-constructed Python code. Beginning with the fundamental characteristics of computers and how they represent information, the unit develops the…
ICT Systems Administration Fundamentals
The first goal of the unit is to provide students with an introduction to operating systems and scripting. The main operating systems topics covered in this unit include operating systems structure and services, process management and coordination, memory management including…
Web Development
This unit will explain the relationship between data, information and knowledge and introduce a number of different tools for managing, storing, securing, modelling, and analysing data. This unit will provide an understanding of how data can be manipulated to meet…
ICT Professional Practices and Project Management
This unit provides students with an awareness of the required skills, attributes and values required by ICT Professionals for Project Management. Students will explore key issues including ethical conduct, relevant legislation and regulatory standards that impact technology-oriented projects. The unit…
Software Engineering and HCI
This unit explores the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) guided by Software Engineering principles and practices. It elaborates on the understanding of various software development methodologies currently in practice. The unit covers the entire lifecycle as it aligns with Human-Computer…
ICT Systems Project
The capstone project unit provides an opportunity for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their course and apply them to an authentic ICT team project. This unit extends the students development of the technical, communication…
ICT Research Principles
This unit is designed to give students an appreciation of the significance of research in future ICT professional practice. This unit provides an introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches and will provide students with basic research skills, knowledge and…
Cybersecurity Policies and Practices
This unit explores cybersecurity as it is managed in the business context. It covers the processes of threat and risk analysis, security policy development, incident prevention and response, issues around privacy, professional codes of conduct, and looks at legislative efforts…
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
This unit provides a practical introduction to the risks and threats that computer systems and networks face, and some of the countermeasures that can be put in place to minimise them. This unit also provides an introduction to ethical hacking…
Cybersecurity and eForensics
This unit focuses on the planning and implementation aspects of cybersecurity. It first introduces cybersecurity frameworks and highlights the modern cybersecurity landscape, including contemporary digital security and safety measures used to protect systems and organisational assets. The unit then explores…
System Administration and Security Assurance
This unit provides students with a general introduction to system administration and network security, and is comprised of four modules that explore the role of an administrator in modern business settings. The four modules cover administration of common computing environments…
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
This unit provides an introduction to the core concepts, methods, and applications of artificial intelligence. Students explore major AI approaches, including symbolic methods, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, generative models, and large language models. The unit focuses on developing…
Data Management Technology
This unit is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts necessary for the analysis, design, use and implementation of a database management system for the management of data in modern organisations. Students will develop skills in planning, designing, and…
Big Data Analytics
In today's world, the prevalent use of technology and automation have resulted in an explosion in the quantity of data, often referred to as "big data", accumulated by business and by researchers. Data is seen as a critical asset for…
Natural Language Processing and Generative AI
This unit is designed to give students an insight into a range of natural language processing (NLP) and Generative AI (GenAI) techniques. NLP is a critical step towards effective communication between people and machines. You will learn the basics NLP…
Secure Web and Cloud Development
This unit will introduce you to advanced principles and practice of developing secure web deployments. It will focus on the implementation strategies and technology for deploying scalable web applications. Web applications nowadays need to provide customised experiences to the users…
Mobile Application Development
This unit is concerned with the development of applications for mobile and ubiquitous computing platforms. Android, iOS, and cross-platform apps will be used as a basis for teaching programming techniques and design patterns related to the development of mobile and…
Software Testing and Quality Management
This unit provides students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to ensure software quality through systematic testing, while demonstrating professional conduct in software testing and quality management practices. It covers the four recognised levels of software testing: unit testing,…
Knowledge and Information Strategic Management
This unit aims to present a coherent view on the role of knowledge and strategic information management in organisations from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students will gain an appreciation of the sources of information, unstructured and semi-structured knowledge and learn current…
Business Process Innovation
Business processes must be designed to ensure that they are effective and meet customer requirements. A well-designed process will improve efficiency and deliver greater productivity. This unit will introduce students to analytical tools that can be used to model, analyse,…
ICT Professional Practice Preparation
This unit provides a practical and theoretical introduction to what it means to be an ICT professional to help you plan and manage a successful career. You will develop an awareness of the skills, work ethic, and expectations required of…
ICT Professional Experience
This unit aims to provide you with practical professional experience and improve your awareness of the issues associated with professional practice. In this unit you will undertake a directed, experiential learning opportunity in which you will apply your acquired knowledge…
Internet of Things and Web Applications
Internet of Things (IoT) is a rising set of technologies that provides access to a large quantity of data through sensors. IoT enables users to visualize and monitor aspects of their environments that would otherwise be impossible manually. The ability…
ICT Research Dissertation A
This unit is the first of two research project units. Students undertake research work under the supervision of a member of academic staff on a topic approved by the School, and produce a thesis document that reports and discusses the…
ICT Research Dissertation B
This unit is part of the research specialisation. Students undertake research work under the supervision of a member of academic staff on a topic approved by the School and produce a thesis document that reports and discusses the findings from…
Innovation and Enterprise
Entrepreneurship is a way of looking at business that is focused on opportunities, creativity and innovation, these concepts will be explored in this unit. You will have the opportunity to explore a passion for doing the things that are important…
Virtual and Mixed Reality Technology
This unit will explore the exciting field of virtual reality, mixed reality and the advanced concepts and technologies for interfacing humans with complex machines. We will discuss their potential impact on the way we think about computers and the way…
Common Questions
The Master of Information Technology and Systems has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years) as listed on the CRICOS registry.
The course is available at four locations: Hobart (Tasmania), Launceston (Tasmania), a study centre in Ultimo (Sydney, NSW), and a study centre in Melbourne (VIC). The Hobart and Launceston campuses are owned and operated by the University of Tasmania, while the Sydney and Melbourne locations are arrangements with other registered providers.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$81,898, which covers tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The CRICOS course code for the Master of Information Technology and Systems at the University of Tasmania is 079193M, and the CRICOS provider code for UTas is 00586B.
You can contact the University of Tasmania's International Student Enquiries team by email at your.study@utas.edu.au or by phone at +61 3 6226 6200. The postal address is Private Bag 45, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, and more information is available at www.utas.edu.au/international.
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