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Master of Information and Communication Technology
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
La Trobe's Master of Information and Communication Technology has been carefully designed by industry experts and prepares you for a successful career in the fast-growing information and communication technology (ICT) industry. Dive straight into the booming world of ICT. Start by honing your fundamental skills in network engineering, programming, web and network security and entrepreneurship in information technology. Then, focus on more specialised topics like campus network design, wireless networking engineering and project management. Build out your expertise with a mix of electives, from artificial intelligence to virtual reality to Internet of Things programming. Our supportive staff can help you tailor your degree to your career goals. Put your new knowledge into practice.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Information and Communication Technology, students must complete 195 credit points consisting of: Industry project pathway 135 core credit-points and 30 core-choice credit points and 30 elective credit points or Research Thesis pathway 135 core credit-points and 60 core-choice credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Intermediate Network Engineering
- Introduction to Programming
- Network Engineering Fundamentals
- Networks, Systems and Web Security
- Professional Practices and Entrepreneurship in Information Technology
- Wireless Network Engineering
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Specialisation - compulsory: Computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or communication/telecommunication engineering with a substantial learning in computer science content.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Recognition
The Master of Information and Communication Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Master of Information and Communication Technology may apply for membership with the ACS. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details
