Masters (Coursework)
Advance your technical career with the Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University, offering specialisations in areas like networking, cyber security, and cloud computing. Note that enrolments are currently closed.
Advance your technical career with the Master of Information Technology (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Delivered by highly qualified academic staff who work in collaboration with global industry and academic leaders, this course integrates practical industry perspectives with emerging tools and technologies.
Choose from a range of specialisations in emerging areas, such as networking, cyber security, programming, cloud computing, business analysis and IT management.
Please note: Enrolments for this course are currently closed, but you've got plenty of other fantastic options. From microcredentials to full degrees, find the perfect course for you.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Domestic applicants
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted via Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
International applicants
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted via the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology pathway. For admission to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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, intensive 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 approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
48 Credit Points
CodeTitleCredit PointsITC505ICT Project Management8 credit ptsITC506Applied IT Ethics8 credit ptsITC544IT Fundamentals8 credit ptsITC556Database Systems8 credit ptsITC540IT Infrastructure Management PG8 credit ptsITC595Information Security8 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit Points
Select two (2) subjects from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsITC513Wireless Communications8 credit ptsITC514Linux Server Administration8 credit ptsITC516Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence8 credit ptsITC538Programming in Java 18 credit ptsITC521Programming in Java 28 credit ptsITC539Android App Development8 credit ptsITC542Networking Fundamentals8 credit ptsITC548Information Systems Analysis and Design8 credit ptsITC558Programming Principles8 credit ptsITC560Internet of Things8 credit ptsITC561Cloud Computing8 credit ptsITC563IT Management Issues8 credit ptsITC568Cloud Privacy and Security8 credit ptsITC571Emerging Technologies and Innovation8 credit ptsITC573Data and Knowledge Engineering8 credit ptsITC575Foundations of Big Data Analytics8 credit ptsITC590Cyber Threat Intelligence8 credit ptsITC593Network Security and Cryptography8 credit ptsITC596IT Risk Management8 credit ptsITC597Digital Forensics8 credit ptsMGT501Contemporary Management8 credit ptsSTA501Scientific Data Analysis8 credit ptsSpecialisations32 Credit Points
Select one (1) specialisation from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsCN0001Computer Networking32 credit ptsCC0001Cloud Computing32 credit ptsSD0001Software Design and Development32 credit ptsIA0001IT Management32 credit ptsDE0001Data Science32 credit ptsCS0003Cyber Security32 credit pts