Master of Information Technology
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Become an IT specialist. Information technology (IT) has become a fundamental part of almost every industry. Fast-track the career you want with a degree accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Build your technical expertise and gain an IT skillset future-proofed for industry needs with La Trobe's Master of Information Technology. Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management. By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will: develop software engineering skills and master full-stack, front-end and software development improve your Java and Python knowledge in programming, algorithms and data structures tailor your degree to your career goals with specialisations in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), networking, quantum information technology or software engineering, plus a range of electives supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months or, depending on your previous computer science or IT qualifications, complete your Master's in only 1.5 years The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit points 60 specialisation credit points 60 specialisation-stream credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- Cyber Security Principles
- Database Fundamentals
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming
- Network Engineering Fundamentals
Standard entry requirements
Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - 240 credit point pathway (2 years): Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). OR Completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
