Master of Information Technology

Master a range of advanced IT skills

The UC Master of Information Technology is specifically designed for those who have an Australian bachelor's degree in information and communications technology, or the equivalent, and looking to create a direct path to a more senior management position.

In this course you will learn how understand and confidently navigate complex ICT subjects, including information science research methodology, technology and engineering management, and explore the emerging areas of advanced IT.

Highly adaptable and flexible, this course allows you to tailor your study plan to include up-to-the-minute specialisation, and also offers a selection of delivery modes, including classes during both weekday evenings and weekday business hours, to help you balance study with your other commitments.

This course also offers an option of undertaking a practical internship within a recognised organisation which is designed to significantly help you build on your classroom knowledge, improve your professional network and provide you with comprehensive insights into genuine working IT environments.

Once you graduate you will possess both the confidence and competence to pursue career advancement in your chosen field of IT, or if you prefer, well-positioned to continue with further postgraduate study in the form of a PhD.

This course offers the chance to specialise in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Internet of Things & Robotics, Network Technologies or Project Management.

Study a Master of Information Technology at UC and you will:

• learn how to operate a professional IT practice
• study a broad context of advanced contemporary IT issues
• work alongside and with professional industry specialists
• gain access to UC's professional network
• improve your own professional networks
• fine-tune your written communication skills in the form of management reports, user manuals and technical documentation
• graduate with top level globally recognised qualification
• open new pathways for career progression.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL is an integral component of the Master of Information Technology course as it offers students the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience and build professional relationships through real work, or work-like placements.

To ensure our students have access to the right people and places, UC works hard to foster close industry connections and regularly engages with industry partners who possess both the skills and experience to provide specialised knowledge and training opportunities.

All course content is reviewed annually by our Course Advisory Group which is made up of a panel of highly qualified and respected industry experts.

Career opportunities

The UC Master of Information Technology degree is a highly respected industry qualification that offers a direct pathway for progression into a senior management position in any one of the following areas:

• Business and systems analyst
• ICT manager
• ICT security engineer
• Network and systems administrator
• Programmer
• Web developer

Course-specific information

Applicants need to have completed a bachelor's degree in an Information and Communication Technology discipline, or the equivalent. If they have an Australian graduate diploma degree, or the equivalent, in a relevant Information and Communication Technology discipline, 12 credit points are granted, which will equal the first semester's study of the course.

If they have an Australian bachelor's degree in a relevant Information and Communication Technology discipline, or the equivalent plus three years of relevant working experience in ICT disciplines, 12 credit points are granted, which will equal the first semester's study of the course.

Knowledge of IT and/or Business Informatics is assumed.

This is an advanced course in ICT and doesn't need Australian Computer Society (ACS) accreditation, as ACS currently only accredits entry-level ICT courses.

Professional accreditation

None.