It is forecasted that there will be 1.1 million technology workers in Australia by 2026. ^
The Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) provides a wide breadth of knowledge and practical skills in varying aspects of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS). It has been designed for everyone, not just those with IT backgrounds, to develop and build on your current skills, and enhance your ability to contribute to the workforce in any industry that has information technology and system needs.
You will have the option to customise your own learning towards your career goals with a range of seven specialisations. You can select up to two specialisations that cover a range of advanced IT and IS areas. You will develop the critical knowledge and skills required to work as an IT professional by choosing units that best suit your career development, interests and needs.
The degree is focused on delivering genuine practical experience with options for work placement, work integrated learning (WIL), or participation in a research and development project within the university.
With an industry expecting very strong growth within the next five years, IT remains one of the highest paid industries in Australia with career options looking more promising than ever. *
*Australian Industry and Skills Committee, Information and Communications Technology, 2021
^ACS Australia's Digital Pulse: future directions for Australia's technology workforce - Deloitte Access Economics