Master of Information Technology
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- 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- PTE - Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50
About the Master of Information Technology
Build your technical expertise and gain an IT skillset future-proofed for industry needs with La Trobe’s Master of Information Technology.
Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.
By studying La Trobe’s Master of Information Technology, you will:
- develop software engineering skills and master full-stack, front-end and software development
- improve your Java and Python knowledge in programming, algorithms and data structures
- tailor your degree to your career goals with specialisations in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), networking, quantum information technology or software engineering, plus a range of electives
- supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs
- choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis
- have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months
- graduate ready to apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Master of Information Technology intended learning outcomes
- 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.
Master of Information Technology career opportunities
Prepare for a rewarding career in the public or private sector, in areas such as including technology, communications, education, finance, government, defence, healthcare, and energy and resources. Possible roles include:
- business or research analyst
- senior programmer
- network engineer
- full-stack developer
- internet of things (IoT) systems architect or engineer
- IT administrator
- quantum IT specialist or software engineer
- ICT security specialist.
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