Master Of Information Technology

The University of Melbourne

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$35450

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Lead IT innovation with the Master of Information Technology at Australia’s No.1 university for engineering and technology. The Master of Information Technology is for students who want to gain advanced technical IT skills and expertise in computing, cybersecurity, distributed computing, spatial information, human-computer interaction or artificial intelligence. You’ll be equipped to create technical solutions and drive success in business, government, health, entertainment, society and more. Choose your specialisation Choose a specialisation: Computing, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing, Spatial or Human-Computer Interaction. Tailor your study to your career goals and interests. Learn from world leading experts Learn the critical skills needed to manage and implement computer systems at different scales. Develop the advanced technical expertise and teamwork skills to keep you at the forefront of the IT industry, and have the opportunity to apply them through our industry-based learning subjects. Artificial Intelligence Develop expertise in the design, implementation and analysis of systems that learn, plan and reason. Learn about knowledge representation and planning, machine learning and data mining, digital ethics and security analytics. Computing Develop the knowledge required to design, analyse, implement and evaluate IT projects and future needs in the changing context of the IT industry. You’ll learn about IT project and change management, software development, programming languages, artificial intelligence and software design. Cyber security Discover how to create new technologies to improve existing security and minimise vulnerability in design systems. Distributed computing Learn how to manage complex networks of computers. Gain knowledge about cloud computing, mobile computer systems programming, high performance computing, distributed algorithms and parallel computing. Spatial Develop expertise in spatial databases, spatial programming web and mobile mapping and spatial services to understand how our cities work. Learn about satellite positioning, remote sensing and the Internet of Things. Human-computer interaction Focus on human-centred design, development and interactive technologies. Gain skills in design thinking, user-centred evaluation, social computing, information architecture and ubiquitous computing. Careers As an expert in information technology, you could work in banking and finance, human-computer interaction, technology consulting, health and more. Transferrable skillset You’ll gain a transferable skillset that will be highly valued in management consulting, finance, business analysis, project management and many other areas.

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200 point program An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), and One technical subject (at any tertiary year level) focused on computer programming. 150 point program A three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline, and a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent). 100 point program A four-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline, with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), and either: Studies in the area of specialisation at an advanced undergraduate level or higher, OR Two years of documented relevant work experience in the area of specialisation. Relevant work experience includes IT analysis, development, implementation, management or maintenance of IT-based systems or ICT supporting business processes, or teaching about information systems. Non-IT work experience will be considered relevant if it involves holding a responsible position in a medium or large-scale organisation and involves significant decision-making and management. A curriculum vitae (CV) should also be included with your application. English language requirements: IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50 Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$53,792.00 (US$ 35,450) per yearIndicative total course fee: AUD $110,274 Please check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Parkville Campus, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Melbourne, Australia

About

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.

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