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Master of Applied Information Technology

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: SIA-82128UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) at Victoria University is a flexible, accredited course, providing advanced training for students with an IT degree. Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. You’ll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. This course provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning. During this postgraduate IT degree, we focus on solving real-world problems in: cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services) cyber security data warehousing machine learning data science through an advanced project and thesis advanced programming software engineering wireless and mobile networking mobile applications data analytics project management. You’ll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through a digital-industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced IT lecturers, excellent computer-science research facilities, and connections to the professional computing world give you the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas. You'll also be able to take part in a digital-industry placement program, helping you kick-start your IT career. This IT course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.

We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.

Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

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Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) Additional information Students who hold an AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) Bachelor Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) may apply for credit for one or more of EPM5600, NIT5110, NIT 5130 and NIT5081.

Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)Additional informationStudents who hold an AQF Level 7 (or equivalent) Bachelor Degree in Information Technology (or equivalent) may apply for credit for one or more of EPM5600, NIT5110, NIT 5130 and NIT5081.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

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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References

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