The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is designed to enable those with a degree in non-IT areas to develop skills and knowledge that will allow them to enter the field of information technology. Students entering the Master of Information Technology from cognate bachelor degrees (e.g. bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science) are eligible for potential unit substitution for one or more of the foundational units within the course.

The course provides a solid base in all of the key foundational and important areas of IT, and provides the opportunity for students to specialise and develop deep knowledge within specific areas of IT.

The Master of Information Technology has been designed to meet the current and growing skill shortage in IT, particularly in the areas of Cyber Security,  Computer Networking and Artificial Intelligence. Students may select from advanced units covering key aspects of Cyber Security, Enterprise Networks or Artificial Intelligence and graduate with a specialisation in these areas. There are two electives in the MIT, one of which can be from a field other than IT. The course includes a capstone Applied Project unit that ensures that competence in the application of skills and knowledge is demonstrated to current and/or prospective employers.

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 9 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.

• Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution, in any discipline; OR
• Applicants who have completed a postgraduate preparation program.

For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

A degree in non-IT areas to develop skills and knowledge that will allow them to enter the field of information technology. The course provides a solid base in all of the key foundational and important areas of IT, and provides the opportunity for students to specialise and develop deep knowledge within specific areas of IT.

The Master of Information Technology has been designed to meet the current and growing skill shortage in IT, particularly in the areas of Cyber Security,  Computer Networking and Artificial Intelligence. Students may select from advanced units covering key aspects of Cyber Security, Enterprise Networks or Artificial Intelligence and graduate with a specialisation in these areas. There are two electives in the MIT, one of which can be from a field other than IT. The course includes a capstone Applied Project unit that ensures that competence in the application of skills and knowledge is demonstrated to current and/or prospective employers.

Graduates of MIT will be able to:

• Master the core body of information technology knowledge.
• Articulate project and IT systems management issues and principles.
• Appraise current and emerging approaches and technologies in information technology.
• Integrate ethical considerations into IT solutions and professional practices.
• Communicate complex information technology concepts and solutions to specialists, non-specialists, and collaborators.
• Create justifiable innovative solutions to complex information technology problems through independent research, industry-standard technologies and methodologies.
  
  Skill Development
   
• Information Technology
• Enterprise Networks
• System Design
• Cyber Defence
• IT Systems Security
• Data Management
• Project Management
• Cloud Architecture