Master of Information Technology - Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Overview

La Trobe’s Master of Information Technology allows you to ride the IT wave and set yourself up for a successful tech career. This degree builds your technical expertise and gives you a strong, industry-standard IT skill set. It’s also flexible – you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in one of … For more content click the Read more button below. Your degree is designed to ensure the skills you build are well-suited to future industry needs. Your teachers are IT professionals who’ll share industry insights and make sure you graduate ready to work. Shape your degree to fit your personal and professional goals with a range of electives. Build expertise in areas that interest you, such as app development, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, Internet of Things (IoT), user experience design, cybersecurity and more. Supplement your skills with free certifications through our partnership with Microsoft. Administered via on-campus exams, these certifications give you practical skills you can apply in a wide range of industries and workplaces. From day one, hands-on experience is top priority. Our state-of-the-art on-campus CISCO labs offer a wide range of networking capabilities – and they’re available to you 24/7. We’re also home to the Centre for Technology Infusion and the La Trobe Cyber Security Research Hub. An industry development project or work-based placement will cement your learning and prepare you to launch your career. Alternatively, if you have a research career in your sights, you can pursue an applied research project or an industry-based thesis. Early exit points mean that every part of your degree contributes to your future career. Exit after six months with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals, if you choose. You'll learn:Database, networks and programmingGain essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, and computer architecture.Software engineering and intelligent systemsDevelop your software engineering skills and learn full stack web development, including front end and software development.Internet computingLearn cloud computing, programming languages and system design.IT-related logical thinkingImprove your Java knowledge and skills for programming, algorithms and data structures that work.

La Trobe’s Master of Information Technology allows you to ride the IT wave and set yourself up for a successful tech career.

This degree builds your technical expertise and gives you a strong, industry-standard IT skill set. It’s also flexible – you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in one of several booming areas, including software engineering, cloud analytics, digital media, networking, artificial intelligence, digital health or cybersecurity.

Your degree is designed to ensure the skills you build are well-suited to future industry needs. Your teachers are IT professionals who’ll share industry insights and make sure you graduate ready to work.

Shape your degree to fit your personal and professional goals with a range of electives. Build expertise in areas that interest you, such as app development, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, Internet of Things (IoT), user experience design, cybersecurity and more.

Supplement your skills with free certifications through our partnership with Microsoft. Administered via on-campus exams, these certifications give you practical skills you can apply in a wide range of industries and workplaces.

From day one, hands-on experience is top priority. Our state-of-the-art on-campus CISCO labs offer a wide range of networking capabilities – and they’re available to you 24/7. We’re also home to the Centre for Technology Infusion and the La Trobe Cyber Security Research Hub.

An industry development project or work-based placement will cement your learning and prepare you to launch your career. Alternatively, if you have a research career in your sights, you can pursue an applied research project or an industry-based thesis.

Early exit points mean that every part of your degree contributes to your future career. Exit after six months with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals, if you choose.

You'll learn:

Database, networks and programming
- Gain essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, and computer architecture.

Software engineering and intelligent systems
- Develop your software engineering skills and learn full stack web development, including front end and software development.

Internet computing
- Learn cloud computing, programming languages and system design.

IT-related logical thinking
- Improve your Java knowledge and skills for programming, algorithms and data structures that work.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Lydia Cui

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

037928B

Course instance contact

Lydia Cui

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Course duration (part time)

4 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Information Technology, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit-points 15 core-choice credit points 60 specialisation credit points 30 learning pathway credit points 15 elective credit points

Additional explanatory information

In 2022 the following specialisations will not be available to commencing students: Digital Health, Digital Media and Software Engineering.

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Upon completion of CSE4IFU, CSE4DBF, CSE4IP and STM4PSD, students have the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals (SCITF). Upon completion of 120 credit points of Level one, students have the option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (SGIT).

Core90 credit points

Core choice15 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core30 credit points

Core choice -Pathway Level 230 credit points

Students to select one learning pathway from the list below.

Project30 credit points

Industry based learning30 credit points

Thesis30 credit points

Specialisation60 credit points

Specialisations60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply specialist knowledge in information technology to develop robust solutions to complex problems.

Critically evaluate the capacity of technologies and potential adaptations to solve complex problems.

Apply well-developed understanding of social, legal and ethical issues to shape and influence decision-making and professional conduct in information technology practice.

Conduct well-designed research investigations on specialist topics in software engineering, digital media, digital health, cyber security, networking, AI, or cloud analytics, and develop software solutions as appropriate.

Effectively communicate advance information technology issues, techniques and research to multiple audiences.

Apply research skills to work independently and collaboratively to create innovative solutions that address complex issues in information technology.

Demonstrate high-level personal accountability and autonomy to work effectively in teams and independently.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Elective placement opportunities (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment. Some courses include compulsory WBL subjects, however, we also offer a range of elective WBL subjects, both cross-discipline and subject-specific. La Trobe University will source placements for some subjects, while others will require you to source your own placement. If you are required to source your own placement, dedicated staff will guide and support you through the process. Elective WBL subjects generally involve an application process and Subject Coordinator approval. The location and number of hours undertaken can vary considerably depending on the activity and the discipline area.

Career outcomes

The Master of Information Technology provides the skills you need for a successful career in IT. Possible roles include:

Senior programmer
- Use your extensive knowledge of programming languages to engineer solutions in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, smart systems, software programs and more.
Network engineer
- Design, organise, configure and troubleshoot networks. Design and maintain equipment for voice and data.
Full stack developer
- Administer the front end, back end and server side of websites and IT systems.
IT administrator
- Design, maintain and manage IT systems within a wide range of organisations and businesses.
ICT security specialist
- Use your broad technical knowledge in cybersecurity to maintain, improve and uphold cybersecurity IT systems for your organisation.

Professional recognition

The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Master of Information 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.

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