Master of Applied Information Technology

Victoria University

About Master of Applied Information Technology

Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. You'll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. This course provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.

During this postgraduate IT degree, we focus on solving real-world problems in:

  • cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)
  • cyber security
  • data warehousing
  • machine learning 
  • data science through an advanced project and thesis
  • advanced programming
  • software engineering
  • wireless and mobile networking
  • mobile applications
  • data analytics
  • project management.

You'll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through a digital-industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced IT lecturers, excellent computer-science research facilities, and connections to the professional computing world give you the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.

You'll also be able to take part in a digital-industry placement program, helping you kick-start your IT career.

This IT course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.

Entry Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 50-57
  • Min IELTS: 6
  • Min TOEFL: 67

Career

Potential careers include cutting-edge IT roles in cloud computing, data mining and sensor networks.

ACS and Deloitte jointly reflect, in Australia’s Digital Pulse(external link), the ICT skill shortage pointing to enormous career opportunities. 

This course will prepare you for a career in:

  • ICT training
  • business intelligence
  • project management
  • data warehousing
  • IT consultancy
  • networking administration
  • networking
  • software development/engineering.
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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Computer Science and IT

Cricos

083307E, 083015F

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$16,400 per semester
University Summary

AU Ranking: 27

QS Ranking: 551-560

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