Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Grow your IT skills and open new career paths.

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a broad, flexible and technical degree. It offers exciting and diverse career opportunities and challenges. This program provides foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience. It is also suited to experienced IT professionals wanting to enhance their skills.

A Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Enhance and apply your current skills within emerging technology driven growth areas. These areas include IT, communications, management, business and entrepreneurship. Broaden your career opportunities by developing advanced research and analytical skills.

what you will study

You will develop the critical knowledge and skills required to work as an IT professional. You will also tailor your program by choosing directed courses that align with your career goals and interests.

Please note: The following breakdown of courses reflects the full length program. Students who are eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning will take less courses.

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This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Tailor the Master of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs. You will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Following graduation, you will be capable of approaching complex problems with a level head. You'll have the confidence to manage IT projects effectively and professionally. Graduate with the technical expertise required to take on positions in a range of areas. This includes electronic commerce, information systems, games development, technology management, health informatics or business systems and management.

Graduates may qualify for the following roles within the industry:

• Business Analyst
• Database Developer
• Project Manager
• Systems Analyst
• Web Developer
• Software Developer.