This course is a professional qualification in Information Technology, designed to provide appropriate practical understanding, skills and knowledge for managing IT use, change and development. The primary aim is to allow IT professionals the opportunity for professional upgrading or an extension of their qualifications and experience.

The degree may be completed in one of two ways, by coursework, or by coursework and dissertation. Coursework students complete 48 credit points of advanced graduate-level units, while coursework and dissertation students complete 36 credit points of coursework units and a 12-credit point dissertation.

You may exit this Masters degree at various points, to complete the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology or the Graduate Diploma in either Information Technology Management or Internetworking and Security, depending on unit selection. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management forms the first half of the IT Management specialisation, and the Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security forms the first half of the Internetworking and Security specialisation.... [-]

Master of Information and Communications Technology - Advanced (MICT-Adv) course is for students seeking to progress their knowledge in ICT discipline. This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge in a range of theories and state-of-the-art developments in ICT. Students will be required to complete a work experience component and a specialisation, in addition to a number of core and elective units. The course aims to develop students with knowledge and skills required in problem-solving and research practice and provide opportunities to apply those skills and knowledge in a professional and ethical framework to develop themselves as lifelong learners.

The speed of change in Information and Communications Technology requires everyone to update their knowledge every few years. Western Sydney University courses recognise this. In addition, we concentrate on the vital role that computer networks, including internet and web technologies, are playing in all areas of life. This is reflected in our research strengths in networking and web engineering.... [-]

There is a significant and ongoing growth in the demand for Data Scientists globally. Data Science is an exciting new area of study that is applicable to a large number of industry sectors such as health, energy, finance, manufacturing, as well as in government. The Data Science program at The University of Queensland will be the first in Australia to offer an advanced level of computing, statistics, mathematics and business knowledge applied in industry, government, social and scientific contexts and balanced with essential attributes relevant to data science including the ethical use of data, legal considerations for data science, business communication, hands-on experience with relevant big data tools and technologies, and creative and disruptive thinking applied to complex problems. Graduates from this program will be well-equipped to tackle complex data science challenges and play a leading role in the future development of data science solutions globally.... [-]

Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) (MITSE)

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The Master of Information Technology (Software Engineering) is offered to IT graduates wishing to upgrade their qualifications in the area of software engineering. The course combines course and project work to provide interest and challenge to students. Project work may be based on industry, providing opportunities to engage with potential employers.

This course is designed to prepare students for entry to the profession in Australia and includes a 12-week work experience component, which ensures graduates are job-ready and familiar with local IT employment opportunities.... [-]

Master of Information Security and Intelligence

A professional course designed to meet the demand for security and intelligence professionals in government, law enforcement, and industry.

Related careers

Computer Security Consultant, Information Security Consultant

Further studies

Students interested in progressing further in this area can elect to study the Doctor of Philosophy.

Further courses

Related studies

The Graduate Certificate of Information Security and Intelligence and Graduate Diploma of Information Security and Intelligence are also available in this discipline.

Want to take your technical career to the next level? CSU's Master of Information Technology is highly regarded for its practical focus. This course lets you specialise in an area such as networking, security, programming, business analysis or IT management. You can combine subjects from different areas to design a course that suits your needs.

CSU's Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) (12 points) is available to students with professional IT experience or with a Bachelor degree in any discipline. You can study this course online or at our Port Macquarie campus or with the CSU Study Centres in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. When choosing to study online, all subjects can be done online without the need to attend on-campus lectures or residential schools, and subjects are supported by a host of educational technologies that may include video lectures, lab simulations or chat rooms.... [-]

Master of Advanced Information Technology

This program is only available to students who have already commenced their studies. New students should refer to the new postgraduate Information Technology programs for further information.

Postgraduate coursework in Information Technology is undertaken in an integrated program comprising Graduate Certificate, Master of Information Technology and Master of Advanced Information Technology. The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is designed to provide graduates with the opportunity to develop and expand their skills and knowledge in the most technically advanced IT areas. The program provides graduates with training and experience (according to personal development needs) by developing expertise in the fast moving areas of e-Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Multimedia, Computer Engineering and Telecommunications. Graduates of this program will also be able to identify and analyse simple problems and perform in a professional and ethical manner.... [-]

Your future

The Master of IT program will provide you with training and experience tailored to your personal development needs, allowing you to develop specialist expertise in the fast moving areas of IT. You’ll leave able to identify and analyse complex problems, manage IT projects and perform in a professional and ethical manner. Collaborating with a diverse range of fellow students, there are endless opportunities for global career networking.

As a graduate of this program, you will be highly capable of working as a:

Career opportunities are dependent on your choice of specialisation or interest.... [-]

It is essential to keep IT knowledge and skills up to date. This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT), and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry with a view to providing a pathway into a higher degree by research.

The course provides students with an understanding of the advanced concepts of information technology which are developed further through the undertaking of a research project. The research project affords an opportunity for students to demonstrate their capacity to undertake a higher degree by research in the future.... [-]

The internetworking program provides students with a practical, hands-on learning experience using resources provided by Cisco Systems for internetworking including routing, switching, security and wireless. Advanced electives in internetworking are available. The program covers all aspects of the organisational use of networks: design, implementation, security, management, end systems and applications. This course prepares students with undergraduate qualifications that are not in the field of ICT, for entry to the workforce as an ICT networking professional. Students who do have ICT qualifications can extend their learning. Students can develop multiple skills across the internetworking field, according to interest and elective choices, for example, switching and routing, systems and network management and analysis, network security, mobility and web development. Students have the option of preparing for Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications within the program.... [-]

The internetworking program provides practical, hands-on learning experience using various resources including the support provided by Cisco Systems for broad computer network and relevant applications including routing, switching, security, wireless, mobile computing, web systems, cloud computing and operating systems. Advanced electives in internetworking are available. The program covers all aspects of the organisational use of networks: design, implementation, security, management, end systems and applications. This course allows students to develop multiple skills across the internetworking field and the relevant application development field, according to interest and elective choices, for example, switching and routing, systems and network management and analysis, network security, mobility, cloud computing, computer network application development and web development.... [-]

The course enables students to advance themselves in their career in computing and information technology, and offers flexibility in the choice of research topic so it may be closely aligned with students' professional careers.

This course enables graduates to extend and deepen their knowledge of a specialised area of computing by undertaking research. The course enables students to advance themselves in their career in computing and information technology, and offers flexibility in the choice of research topic so it may be closely aligned with students' professional careers. Career options include positions in universities and other institutions undertaking research or other academic work including teaching. Opportunities involving research and development also exist with national and international firms.... [-]

If you have graduated in a different area and want to move into IT or have already studied a computing degree and want to enhance your professional skills, then this is the degree for you. The Master of Computing Technology is designed to add to your current knowledge and skills and relate to the needs of your profession or industry.

Coursework specialisations

Research specialisations

In addition to one of the coursework specialisations, you can choose one of the following: ... [-]

USQ’s Master of Information Systems will give you the skills to succeed in an increasingly connected world where new challenges are presented every day. This degree will give you the necessary skills and expertise to realise the potential of existing technologies, to exploit the opportunities of new and emerging technologies, to help organisations gain business value from the use of information technology and systems.

The IT sector has been identified as having a significant shortage of trained professionals. Now is a great time to embark on a career that will be dynamic, global and in demand. Studying the Master of Information Systems is ideal for professionals with qualifications in areas other than information technology.... [-]

The Engineering Institute of Technology is pleased to bring you the Master of Engineering (Industrial Automation)** program available both fully online and on campus in Australia. Please read below for details about both delivery options.