The Master of Information Technology provides the knowledge and skills required to design, develop and maintain complex systems using state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies. It will provide you with advanced skills and introduces state-of-the-art techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, and research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology.
Students also have the opportunity to apply their skills through industry-related project work, including industry-linked projects for real clients. This project work can demonstrate students’ skills and knowledge to potential future employers.
The program incorporates units from the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Graduate Certificate of Information Technology.
Course structure
Students must complete 16 units (200 credit points) including two specialisation units and two electives.
Units of study
COS60009 Data Management for the Big Data Age
COS60004 Creating Web Applications
COS60010 Technology Enquiry Project
COS80001 Cloud Computing Architecture
COS70004 User-Centred Design
COS60011 Technology Design Project
COS80023 Big Data
COS70008 Technology Innovation Project
COS80021 Web Framework
COS80029 Technology Application Project
Elective Unit 01
Elective Unit 02
Cybersecurity specialisation
ICT60001 OS Management
COS80013 Internet Security
Data Science specialisation
COS60008 Intro Data Science
COS80025 Data Visualization
Career opportunities
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills that allows them to undertake professional work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Technologies (ICT). Graduates can also pathway into research and further learning.
Key Information due to COVID-19: Swinburne will continue with its fully online learning for our students. Online learning and assessments continues to be the primary mode of delivery for the majority of the learning activities.
Duration: 2 years full time or 4 years part-time
Intake: March, August