Program description
Master of Information Technology
The Master of Information Technology prepares you for work in the information technology industry at the highest levels. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of information technology in various domains.
The duration may vary depending on prior qualifications as 1.5 or 2 years full-time.
Admission requirements
English entry requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50
- TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18
For more information about entry requirements please visit the university website.
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The course is structured in three parts:
- Part A. Foundations for advanced information technology studies,
- Part B. Core master's study, and
- Part C. Advanced practice.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Qualification
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will:
- apply problem solving skills and sound theoretical knowledge to the design and construction of innovative solutions based on Information Technology;
- analyze, critically review and synthesize theories and techniques from the field of Information Technology;
- apply, extend and generalize advanced techniques to solve complex problems and adapt to future changes in the field of Information Technology;
- evaluate, with scientific rigor, the application and extension of theories and techniques from the field of Information Technology;
- assess and apply industry standard tools and techniques for building complex software systems;
- communicate effectively with stakeholders within and outside the field of Information Technology;
- critically evaluate, document and communicate ethical, legal and social issues affecting the use of Information Technology.
- investigate Information Technology problems through independent research and a research thesis, or by utilizing research methods for scholarly or professional purposes.
Continuing studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Progression will be conditional on you completing the minor thesis research pathway (as described in Part C, a.) and achieving the minimum entry requirements for either Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
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