Master of Information Technology
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) provides the knowledge, understanding and skills to solve real-world problems with cutting-edge technology. You learn to create innovative IT solutions in your chosen area, in order to work in the industry at the highest levels.As an MIT graduate, you could become a software engineer, an enterprise data architect, a mobile systems analyst, or even a chief technology officer.The MIT caters to students from a variety of backgrounds. If you do not have previous training in IT, the course includes preparatory units that will give you the IT knowledge needed for the remainder of the course. However, if you already have a degree in IT, you can accelerate your study with an exemption from these preparatory units, or perhaps study further elective units in areas of your choice.
Designed for
Graduates of technical information technology and related fields
Structure
The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Foundations for advanced information technology studies, Part B. Core master's study, and Part C. Advanced practice.PART A. Foundations for advanced information technology studiesPART B. Core Master's studyPART C. Advanced practice
Subjects
- Introduction to databases
- Computer architecture and operating systems
- Project management
- Software engineering.
Standard entry requirements
Entry level 1: An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) not necessarily in IT, with at least a 60% average.Entry level 2: An Australian bachelor degree in a cognate discipline or major in IT including computing, computer science or a technical information technology field, with completed studies in java and python programming, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems and networks, and databases with at least a 60% average, or equivalent qualification approved by the faculty.English entry requirementsLevel AIELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
Recognition
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Study pathways
Students may be admitted at entry level 2 (requiring 72 points or 1.5 years full-time study) with an Australian undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline or major in IT including computing, computer science or a technical information technology field, with completed studies in programming, databases, computer architecture, algorithms and data structures, data communications and system analysis and design, with at least pass (55%) average, or qualification deemed by the faculty to be a satisfactory equivalent.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Clayton | Domestic: $73,400 International: $93,400 | Yes |
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