Master of Information Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
If you want knowledge and skills in new technological trends and are interested in developing the specialist knowledge and skills to succeed in senior IT-related positions, then this course is for you. The Master of Information Technology will develop a breadth of knowledge and deepen your understanding across varying aspects of IT.
Structure
- To meet the course requirements for the Master of Information Technology (Study Area A) you are required to complete 192 credit points of course units consisting of: 96 credit points of core units, which includes 48 credit points of IT foundation units, and 2 x 24 credit points of industry and research based project units
- 60 credit points of discpline units from your selected Major
- 36 credit points of IT related elective units selected from an approved list of units, which is drawn from units offered in each of the IT majors. The unit choices allow you to explore an area in more depth (e.g., Software Development, Data Science), or provide the opportunity for you to develop a breadth of understanding (e.g., Business Analysis, Computer Science).
Subjects
- Business process management
- Computer science
- Data science
- Enterprise systems
- Information management
- Networks
- Security
- User experience
Standard entry requirements
- 2 year program: You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).1.5 year program - You must have one of: A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
- Or
- A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.1 year program - You must have one of: A recognised bachelor honours degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale)
- Or
- A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale)
- Or
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus completion with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 in the QUT graduate certificates: Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis, Graduate Certificate in Computer Science, Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Network.
Recognition
Following successful accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) graduates will satisfy the knowledge requirements for membership of ACS at Professional level.
Study pathways
The Masters courses provide a pathway to follow on with a research degree (Research Masters, Professional Doctorate or PhD). Students who successfully complete IFN600 Research Based Practice and a 48 credit point research project, are encouraged to apply for enrolment in a doctoral program. IN20 provides direct pathways for entry to a PhD program as well as to the Faculty's Professional Doctorate, Doctor of Information Technology.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gardens Point | Domestic: $53,600 International: $71,600 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Gardens Point.
Fee for Australian and New Zealand students: $26,800 per year full-time (96 credit points); Fee for international students: $35,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
