Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations) Charles Sturt University

The Master of Professional Information Technology from Charles Sturt University will put you at the cutting edge of the IT industry - where employers need you to be. Designed specifically for international students, this course gives you all the fundamental tech skills you need – and you’ll be able to choose a specialisation in an in-demand area, such as data science, artificial intelligence, cyber security, networking or software development.

Plus, you'll gain essential job-ready skills through an extensive work-integrated learning program. High performing students will also have the option of undertaking a research pathway in their chosen area.

Course highlights

Get real-world experience

A third of this course is devoted to work-integrated learning. You’ll gain essential employability skills plus practical experience with employers: building professional networks, using industry technology and learning from experts.

Specialise in an industry need

The specialisations you can choose from reflect the career areas where the industry needs professionals. The Australian and New Zealand Classification of Occupations predicts that there will be a 24 per cent growth in data science employment in the next five years, and 26 per cent for those working in computer networking. And by 2030, Australia will need 161,000 more experts in artificial intelligence. So wherever you choose to take your career, you’ll be in demand.

Learn from industry professionals

Charles Sturt University is one of the largest providers of postgraduate IT education in Australia. You’ll learn from academics who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom, and who are committed to making your learning industry-relevant and aligned with today’s – and tomorrow’s – IT trends.

Specialisations

Artificial Intelligence

Design and develop business applications using artificial intelligence.

Cybersecurity

Gain advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of digital forensics, the dark web and cloud security.

Data Science

Analyse, manage and draw actionable insights from big data.

Networking

Gain expertise in the design and management of computer networks.

Software Development

Develop an understanding of software design methodologies and learn specialist skills in various programming languages, including Python, Java and mobile app development.

CRICOS code: 107953F

Subjects

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of the approved course design.

Master of Professional Information Technology

The course consists of four (4) Core subjects, 32 points of Restricted Elective subjects, four (4) subject Specialisation, plus 32 points of Professional Practice subjects.

Core subjects

• ICT Project Management
• Topics in Information Technology
• IT Fundamentals
• Database Systems

Restricted Elective subjects

Choose one (1) group from the following groups:

Group A

• IT Infrastructure Management PG
• Cloud Computing
• Foundations of Big Data Analytics
• Information Security

Group B

• Research Methods in IT
• Research Plan in IT

Professional practice subjects

• Employability Skills
• Professional Communication
• Industry Practice

Specialisations

Note: All students complete ITC571 regardless of the specialisation undertaken. The project completed in ITC571 must align with the chosen specialisation.

Data Science

Compulsory subjects

• Data Mining and Visualisation
• Data and Knowledge Engineering
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Restricted Electives - choose one (1) subject from:

• Programming Principles
• Internet of Things
• Scientific Data Analysis

Artificial Intelligence

Compulsory subjects

• Programming Principles
• Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Restricted Electives - choose one (1) subject from:

• Data Mining and Visualisation
• Data and Knowledge Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Software Development

Compulsory subjects

• Programming in Java 1
• Information Systems Analysis and Design
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Restricted Electives - choose one (1) subject from:

• Programming in Java 2
• Android App Development
• Programming Principles

Networking

Compulsory subjects

• Linux Server Administration
• Networking Fundamentals
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Restricted Electives - choose one (1) subject from:

• Wireless Communications
• Internet of Things
• Digital Forensics

Cyber Security

Compulsory subjects

• Dark Web
• Digital Forensics
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Restricted Electives - choose one (1) subject from:

• Linux Server Administration
• Networking Fundamentals
• Cloud Privacy and Security

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course, you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

With an industry-aligned master’s in information technology, you’ll open up a world of career opportunities. You could work as a network engineer, software developer or database administrator. You could choose to work as a data analyst or work as a cyber security professional to help secure IT infrastructure. You may also utilise your knowledge of AI and big data technologies while working as an AI expert.