Master of Information Technology
Overview
CQUniversity's Master of Information Technology is an ideal course to advance your career or move into the rapidly growing field of information technology (IT). Accredited by the Australian Computer Society and designed to meet the needs of industry, this course offers specialty majors in mobile application development, software design and development, and networks and information security. Tailor your studies even further to suit your career goals with a choice of seven minors including a unique opportunity to study a unit sequence allowing you to graduate with both a Master of Information Technology and Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
If you're an established or aspiring information technology (IT) professional the Master of Information Technology will expand your professional knowledge and skills in information technology (IT). Accredited by the Australian Computer Society, you will benefit from a highly practical course that meets international standards of ICT allowing you to develop your career globally.
During the course, you will study a common first term made up of four units covering project management, introductory programming, ICT services management and information systems analysis and design. Following completion of your first four units, you will begin studying in your chosen major: networks and information security; mobile application development; and software design and development. Tailor the Master of Information Technology even further to suit your interests and career goals with the option to select one of multiple industry-driven minors:
- artificial intelligence
- information systems and analysis
- internet-of-things
- mobile application development
- networks and information security
- project management
- software design and development.
Minors cover new technologies such as blockchain, neural networks, machine learning, internet-of-things, sustainable practices with IT, and big data. The project management minor provides a unique opportunity to complete a minor in project management and study set elective units to graduate with both the Masters degree and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management (within the standard two years).
You will gain experience using the latest software tools and techniques while having the opportunity to gain exposure to real-world industry case studies based on the experience of practitioner academics. Cement your skills alongside industry with the option of completing a 12-week internship in the final term of study or capstone project.
You will learn from specialist teaching staff including academics with international research reputations in artificial intelligence, internet-of-things and cyber security, current IT practitioners, and academics recognised for their teaching excellence.
Enjoy the flexibility to study online or on-campus, with full-time and part-time study options available. Plus, take advantage of CQUni’s three terms across the year to study the Master of Information Technology, when and how it suits you. The flexible course structure also allows you to exit after completion of four units with the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, or the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology after completion of eight units.
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The Master of Information Technology provides professionals knowledge and skills in information and communication technology.
Our MIT offers three majors, and all three majors are aligned with industry demands.
We have our face-to-face classes in easy to access campuses and students have the flexibility to move between states and attend the classes in different campuses.
We regularly invite guest lectures from industry, and they give talks about one of the relevant topics, and that benefits students a lot.
All our units are accredited by Australian Computer Society and accreditation by ACS meets the course standard for different multiple countries such as the UK, US, Canada, and other countries as well.
Our MIT course offers students the opportunity to do an internship in an industry. The internship is very useful for students because they can enhance their job readiness and also, they get to practise their skills and knowledge that they have learned in the course in a real environment. And also, the internship allows them to make professional networks and they get to know potential employers.
My internship experience was actually quite outstanding. At the internship, all the staff never treat you as an intern. You do feel like a full-time employee there. Everyone's warm, everyone’s welcoming. And also, the fact if you perform well there, there are a prospect where you might be offered a job there as well.
Our teaching staff are a great mix of academics with an international reputation in major fields of IT. So, our students get to learn from the experts in the field.
Our academic staff are well connected with the professional bodies such as ACS, IEEE, ACM and they regularly publish their papers and articles in high quality journals and present their work in conferences and seminars as well.
The advice that I have for future students is, along with the online option, I would strongly recommend do an on-campus course as well, which will really help you to interact with the staff and students as well.
Don't feel afraid to ask for help at the university. The staff are very friendly, and you can reach out to them at any time.
Our majors and minors are very much industry driven, which prepares our students well for different kinds of jobs.
Technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality will keep impacting the business world and also day-to-day life.
IT industry is booming and there is a huge job growth in the IT field. Our Master of Information Technology prepares students for landing a job in the IT field.
Study Experience
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Industry Accredited
- Online or On Campus
- Real-world Learning Facilities
- Seamless Pathways
“Working professionally in IT in a full-time job, I didn't have time to take off to attend classes. When studying via distance online, I could study at my own pace. The online flexible approach really worked for me.
Cameron Jameson
Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Systems
Career Opportunities
On completing a Master of Information Technology, you can choose a career in a wide variety of roles including;
- analyst programmer
- computer network systems engineer
- database administrator
- developer programmer
- ICT architect
- ICT consultant
- ICT customer support officer
- ICT security specialist
- ICT support engineer
- ICT support technician
- ICT systems test engineer
- network administrator
- project manager
- software and apps programmer
- software engineer
- systems administrator
- web developer.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
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Your Course
You must complete 15 units (96 credits):
- 1One 11-unit major
- 2One four-unit minor
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Core Units
In the Master of Information Technology, you are required to complete one major and one minor. The core units you'll need to complete for this course sit within your chosen major and minor.
Depending on your chosen major, some minors may not be available.
If you want to learn more about the recommended sequencing of units for your chosen combination of major and minor, check out the course planners available below.
Mobile Application Development Major
In the Mobile Application Development major, you will study 11 core units in total, consisting of:
- 10 core units, and
- either the Internship Stream unit (COIT20276 Postgraduate ICT Internship) OR the Capstone Stream unit (COIT20272 Mobile Application Development Project).
In this major, you will learn techniques for designing and developing mobile software and web applications that are user-friendly, responsive and ready for the app marketplace.
Some units are offered in Term 3 to help accelerate your studies, which is ideal if you intend to study the Internship Stream.
Depending on the unit availability, you may be required to enrol in some units online.
Artificial Intelligence Minor
In the Artificial Intelligence minor, you will study four core units. The first three listed below are mandatory, and you will then have the choice to study either Cloud Computing and Internet of Things for Smarter Applications (COIT20260) or Introduction to the Internet of Things (COIT29226).
In this minor, you will develop practical and theoretical skills to apply artificial intelligence techniques to develop intelligent systems with advanced capabilities.
Depending on the unit availability, you may be required to enrol in some units online.
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
Learned Society - Australian Computer Society
Software Design and Development Major
The Master of Information Technology (Software Design and Development) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.
https://www.acs.org.au/cpd-education/accredited-courses.html
Learned Society - Australian Computer Society
Networks and Information Security Major
The Master of Information Technology (Networks and Information Security) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.
https://www.acs.org.au/cpd-education/accredited-courses.html
Learned Society - Australian Computer Society
Mobile Application Development Major
The Master of Information Technology (Application Development) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.
https://www.acs.org.au/cpd-education/accredited-courses.html
Postgraduate ICT Internship - COIT20276
Students have the option of undertaking an internship instead of the capstone units COIT20265, COIT20272, or COIT20273.
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Students are able to undertake discipline capstone units while working with industry partners. The capstone units are COIT20273 Software Design and Development Project, COIT20272 Mobile Application Development Project, and COIT20265 Networks and Information Security Project.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
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