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Universities Australia Deakin University Courses Master of Information Technology (Professional)

Master of Information Technology (Professional)
at Deakin University

Victoria, Australia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 39,800
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 70

Program Overview

The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is designed to extend the specialised information technology skills obtained in the Master of Information Technology by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of our internationally-recognised research staff.

You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation.

This course has a strong IT industry focus and empowers students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills towards professional practice and enables them to create innovative IT solutions to solve real-world problems. Students will develop teamwork and leadership skills through close mentorship during industry projects and engagement in researching cutting edge IT solutions.

Want to gain in demand IT skills and advance you career across any industry?

Course Content
Course structure

To complete the Master of Information Technology (Professional), students must attain 16 credit points. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 16 credit points, which must include the following four tiers:
- Fundamental Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
- Mastery Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
- Specialist Information Technology Studies (4 credit points)
- Professional Studies (4 credit points)
The four tiers comprise the following:
- five (5) credit points of core units
- three (3) SIT level 7 elective (one credit point)(excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
- four (4)-credit point specialisation
- four (4) credit points of professional units as detailed below
- completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor Degree in a related discipline, OR
- Bachelor Degree in any discipline AND two years relevant work experience, OR
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology or equivalent, OR
- evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must meet the course requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
Fees & Scholarships
Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$39,800 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.
Career Prospect
Graduates of this course may find employment as a business analyst, network administrator, database administrator, security analyst, solutions architect, software developer, technology consultant, data analyst, augmented/virtual reality developer, or security systems manager.

Cost Of Studying At Deakin University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Information Technology (Professional) at Deakin University