Master of Information Technology

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirements may be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies (C11247).

Targeted at professionals seeking to advance their careers, this course offers a deep dive into specialised technical or management areas of information technology. Tailor your learning to your career goals by selecting from a broad range of IT specialisations.

Stay ahead in the fast-evolving IT landscape with this course, designed to enhance your understanding of the business and technical aspects of ICT. Equip yourself to tackle the challenges of the IT industry with updated knowledge and skills.

Gain advanced insights into IT within a commercial context, enabling you to contribute effectively to IT solution development in your organisation. Upon completion, you'll be prepared for various IT roles, such as business intelligence expert, e-business developer, games developer, information systems manager, IT security analyst, and software architect.

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.

Admission requirements

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

Applicants must have one of the following:

• 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)

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

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:

• 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)

OR

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with more than 70% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11247 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Studies.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.