Master of Information Technology

Information technology (IT) is all around us, forming the very destiny of our lives… our world. IT advances a wide array of disciplines, such as engineering, business and medicine, and even art and archaeology. 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. The course offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of areas, such as software engineering, mobile and distributed systems, project management and machine learning. In your final semester, you may take part in an Industry Experience program, working in a small team with industry mentors to develop entrepreneurial IT solutions. Or you may undertake a minor-thesis research project, investigating cutting-edge problems in IT under the supervision of internationally recognised researchers. High-achieving students who complete the research component may progress to further research study. The MIT is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Through the course, you’ll learn how to:
design and build innovative IT-based solutions, applying problem-solving skills and sound theoretical knowledge
critically review and synthesise theories and techniques in IT
adapt to future changes in the IT industry by using and extending advanced techniques to problem-solve
with scientific rigour, evaluate the application and extension of IT theories and techniques
assess and implement industry-standard tools and methods for building complicated software systems
communicate effectively and convincingly with stakeholders with a diverse range of backgrounds, technical and non-technical