OpenMaster degree (coursework)Information Technology

Master of Information Technology and Systems

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: SIA-161446UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

If youre considering a move into a career in ICT but concerned that your lack of knowledge and experience in this field will hinder your career prospects, relax - this course has everything you need to forge a successful career in IT fast! No matter what your background, this course has been designed around those with no formal study or employment background in IT. In this course you will get to explore the key areas of the Skills Framework for the Information Age and gain a comprehensive and thorough understanding of software technology and engineering practice. Highly flexible, this course also covers the fine details of database design and engineering management and offers a variety of delivery modes to help you balance your study with other commitments, including weekday classes during business hours and in the evenings. As part of UCs commitment to Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you will also get the opportunity to undertake an internship within a professional organisation, which will help you gain necessary practical skills and improve your chances of securing your ideal IT job. This course offers the chance to specialise in either Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science, IoT & Robotics Network Technologies and Project Management.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

An Australian bachelor degree in any field or equivalent.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 191 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)Cambridge C2 Proficiency 191 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)IELTS Academic 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)PTE Academic 73 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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