Program Overview

The Master of Information Technology (Extension) program offers a customizable curriculum tailored to career development needs. Students can specialize in areas such as Business Information Systems, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Interactive Media, and Internetworking. The program equips IT professionals with up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet industry challenges, with the option to transfer to the Master of Information Technology (Advanced) for research. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of IT careers, including management and technical roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Information Technology (Extension) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of information technology in specialized technical or management areas. The program allows students to tailor their studies to satisfy and broaden their career development needs. It is essential for IT professionals to keep their knowledge and skills up to date, and this course provides them with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT), as well as equipping them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry. Additionally, students have the option to transfer to the Master of Information Technology (Advanced) to undertake a substantial research project.

Outline:

Subject areas within the program include:

• Business Information Systems
• Cyber Security
• Data Analytics
• Interactive Media
• Internetworking
Course structure:
• 36 credit points in core subjects
• 36 credit points in a major
• 24 credit points in a sub-major

Careers:

Depending on the major selected, career options include a wide variety of positions in the IT industry, including business intelligence expert, e-business developer, games developer, information systems manager, IT security analyst, IT security manager, ICT security analyst, IT security consultant, pen testing, IT project manager, movie animator, software architect, software quality/testing specialist, and systems analyst.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.Tuition fees are charged:based on the particular course in which you are enrolledbased on the number of credit points in which you are enrolledat the rates set for the current year and revised annuallyFees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator. A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

International student

International student Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time. For this course, the cost per credit point for 2024 is $1021. The total credit points are 96. All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid forIn addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantageFor further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.