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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
0-credit-point compulsory unit completed in first study period
Analytics for Security and Privacy
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies core unit
Applied Software Engineering
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies core unit
Information Technology Innovations and Entrepreneurship
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies core unit
Professional Practice in Information Technology
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies core unit
Research and Development in Information Technology
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies core unit
Software Deployment and Operation
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies core unit
Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices
Capstone unit in Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies
Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery
Capstone unit in Part D: Professional Studies – Team Project pathway
IT Industry Experience
Capstone unit in Part D: Professional Studies – Industry Experience pathway; requires STP710 completion
Career Tools for Employability
0-credit-point unit; prerequisite for SIT791 and SIT776
Professional Practice
2-credit-point capstone unit in Part D: Professional Studies – Professional Practice pathway; requires STP710 completion
Research Techniques and Applications
2-credit-point research training capstone unit in Part D: Research Project pathway
Minor Thesis
2-credit-point research training capstone unit in Part D: Research Project pathway
Common Questions
Students can choose from eight specialisations: Cyber Security, Data Science, Emerging Technologies, Internet of Things, Information Technology Research Training, Networking and Cloud Technologies, Quantum Computing, and Software and Services Development. Each specialisation requires 4 credit points of core units from the chosen area.
Yes, with the Master of Information Technology (Professional) you have the chance to undertake an industry placement or internship as part of your degree. These placements offer the opportunity to develop practical, job-ready skills and build valuable professional networks before you graduate. Students who choose this pathway must first successfully complete the 0-credit-point unit STP710 Career Tools for Employability before enrolling in SIT776 IT Industry Experience.
The estimated tuition fee for a full-fee paying place is $34,400 for one year full-time study. This is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees; the actual cost will vary depending on the units chosen, study load, length of the course, and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning. Students may also be eligible for a HELP loan, including FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP, depending on their course type, fee place, and citizenship or residency status.
The course is offered across three intakes: Trimester 1 starting in March, Trimester 2 starting in July, and Trimester 3 starting in November. All three intakes are available at Burwood (Melbourne) and Online. Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2026 close 21 June 2026, and for Trimester 3 2026 close 18 October 2026.
To complete the course, you must pass 8, 12, or 16 credit points depending on your entry point or how much credit you receive as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). A full 16-credit-point course includes: Part A (4 credit points of core Fundamental IT units), Part B (3 credit points of core Mastery IT units plus 1 credit point of elective units), Part C (4 credit points of specialisation units), and Part D (2 credit points of professional studies units plus 2 credit points of elective units). As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
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