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Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Overview

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is an advanced degree that caters to professionals and graduates who want to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of information technology. The degree builds upon professionals' foundational IT knowledge and takes a deeper dive into specialized areas by exploring the latest methodologies, advancements, and challenges of the IT industry. MIT offers specializations that culminate in a focus on Cyber Security or Data Science.

The program comprises 16 units, delivered over four terms, culminating in one of the four specializations. Students who hold an undergraduate degree in IT can also opt for an accelerated option, which allows them to complete the degree in 1.5 years by enrolling in 12 units and gaining advanced standing for the first four units.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Advanced curriculum: Explore cutting-edge topics in IT, ranging from artificial intelligence and machine learning to advanced cyber security protocols and cloud computing solutions.
• Practical experience: Participate in real-world projects and labs ensuring a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on skills.
• Customisable specialisations: Tailor your education to align with your career goals by choosing a specialisation in either Cybersecurity or Data Science.
• Global perspective: Gain insights into global IT trends, challenges, and innovations, preparing you for a career in an increasingly interconnected world.
• Leadership and management training: Beyond technical knowledge, develop soft skills and leadership capabilities essential for senior IT roles and organisational leadership.
• Career pathways: Upon graduation, students are poised for leadership roles in various IT domains such as information security, artificial intelligence, systems analysis, data architecture, or IT consultancy. The MIT degree also paves the way for doctoral studies and specialised research roles in academia or the corporate world.

Graduate-level IT programs

Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

• Qualification offered: Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• CRICOS Course Code: K
• AQF level: AQF Level 8 – Graduate Diploma
• Program Abbreviation: Grad Dip IT
• Program duration: 1-year full-time, 2-years part-time
• Location: Level 3, 695-699 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
• Tuition Fee: $19,600 (1-year program)

Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

• Qualification offered: Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
• CRICOS Course Code: J
• AQF level: AQF Level 8 – Graduate Certificate
• Program Abbreviation: Grad Cert IT
• Program duration: 0.5 year full-time, 1-years part-time
• Location: Level 3, 695-699 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
• Tuition Fee: $9,800 (0.5-year program)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

For information on the program admission requirements, please refer to Admission Criteria.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For information on the minimum English language standard of proficiency for entry into the program, please refer to English language requirements.

Enrolment

KEY ACADEMIC DATES

For information on the course commencement dates, please refer to Key Academic Dates.

Change of enrolment

After enrolling, students may modify their program by withdrawing from a subject, enrolling in an additional subject, or changing the term in which they commence a subject. This can be done through the online student portal, or through Student Administration.

Domestic Students

• A student may enrol if they meet the admission criteria, have been provided with a Letter of Offer and accepted it by the deadline for acceptance.
• Late enrolments for coursework students are permitted until:
  • the end of week two, for study periods running for ten or more weeks, or
  • the end of week one, for study periods with fewer than ten weeks.

International Students

• A student may enrol if they meet the admission criteria and have been provided with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE.
• Late enrolments for coursework students are permitted until:
  • the end of week two, for study periods running for ten or more weeks, or
  • the end of week one, for study periods with fewer than ten weeks.

Course structure

The MIT comprises 16 units delivered over 6 terms culminating in one of four specialisations.

Level (Year/Term) | Unit Code | Name of Unit | Core or Elective Unit | Prerequisite(s) | Specialisation

• Year 1
  • | MIT501 | Programming | Core | Nil |
  • | MIT502 | Database Systems | Core | Nil |
  • | MIT503 | Systems Development | Core | Nil |
  • | MIT504 | Networking | Core | Nil |
  • | MIT505 | IT Professional and Ethics | Core | MIT503 |
  • | MIT506 | Cloud Computing | Core | MIT504 |
  • | MIT507 | Web Technologies and Development | Core | MIT501 |
  • | MIT508 | Cyber Security | Core | MIT504 |
• Year 2
  • Specialisation: Cyber Security
    • | MIT602 | Network Security | Specialisation | MIT504 & MIT508 | Cyber Security
    • | MIT622 | Cloud Security and Privacy | Specialisation | MIT506 & MIT508 | Cyber Security
    • | MIT651 | Capstone Project 1 | Specialisation | Completed at least 8 units | Cyber Security
    • | or | or | | |
    • | MIT661 | Internship Project 1 | | |
    • | MIT653 | Research Methods | Core | Completed at least 8 units | Cyber Security
    • | MIT623 | Digital Forensics | Specialisation | MIT508 | Cyber Security
    • | MIT624 | Advanced Cyber Security | Specialisation | MIT508 | Cyber Security
    • | MIT652 | Capstone Project 2 | Specialisation | MIT651 | Cyber Security
    • | or | or | | or |
    • | MIT662 | Internship Project 2 | | MIT661 |
    • | MIT654 | Emerging Topics in IT | Core | MIT653 | Cyber Security
• Year 2
  • Specialisation: Data Science
    • | MIT631 | Data Analytics | Specialisation | MIT501 | Data Science
    • | MIT632 | Data Mining | Specialisation | MIT502 | Data Science
    • | MIT651 | Capstone Project 1 | Specialisation | Completed at least 8 units | Data Science
    • | or | or | | |
    • | MIT661 | Internship Project 1 | | |
    • | MIT653 | Research Methods | Core | Completed at least 8 units | Data Science
    • | MIT633 | Big Data | Specialisation | MIT631 | Data Science
    • | MIT634 | Data Visualisation | Specialisation | MIT632 | Data Science
    • | MIT652 | Capstone Project 2 | Specialisation | MIT651 | Data Science
    • | or | or | | or |
    • | MIT662 | Internship Project 2 | | MIT661 |
    • | MIT654 | Emerging Topics in IT | Core | MIT653 | Data Science

Career opportunities

Completion of this degree opens a range of employment possibilities for students. Among the potential pathways are:

• Master of Information Technology potential employment possibilities
  • Video Game Designer
  • IS/IT Manager
  • Cloud Architect
  • IT Management Consultant
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Technical Consultant
  • Data Scientist
  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Programmer
  • ICT Support and Test Engineer
  • ICT Sales Professionals
• Graduate Certificate of Information Technology & Graduate Diploma of Information Technology potential employment possibilities
  • Software Analyst
  • Web Designer
  • Web Application Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Business Analysts
  • Database Administrator
  • Computer Service Technician