Master of Information Technology (Extension)

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology (C04295), the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (C11142) or the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies (C11247).

This course is tailored for IT professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in technical or management areas. Choose this course to stay abreast of IT advancements and to enhance your career prospects by customising your learning to your professional goals.

Stand out with our course's unique blend of contemporary ICT knowledge and business acumen, preparing you to tackle industry challenges and diversify your skills.

Gain advanced insights into IT within a commercial setting, empowering you to drive IT solutions in your organisation. Through this course, you'll learn to navigate the evolving landscape of IT roles, from business intelligence and e-business development to IT security and software quality, equipping you for a range of positions in the IT sector.

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, and project work, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning environment. This approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, providing you with the tools to excel in the ever-changing IT industry.

It is essential to keep IT knowledge and skills up to date. This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT), and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry, as well as providing the opportunity to develop skills in alternative IT disciplines.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in Information Technology:

• Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants are required to have satisfactorily completed subjects in programming, data modelling, and networking equivalent to the Professional stream (IT) component of C04295 Master of Information Technology.

Applicants with an IT background who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11142 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. Applicants with a background in any other discipline should consider the C04295 Master of Information Technology or C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in Information Technology:

• Completed Australian master’s or doctoral degree, or overseas equivalent

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants are required to have satisfactorily completed subjects in programming, data modelling, and networking equivalent to the Professional stream (IT) component of C04295 Master of Information Technology.

Applicants with an IT background who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11142 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. Applicants with a background in any other discipline should consider the C04295 Master of Information Technology or C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.