Master of Information Technology
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is designed to enable those with a degree in non IT areas to develop skills and knowledge that will allow them to enter the field of information technology. Students entering the Master of Information Technology from cognate bachelor degrees (e.g. bachelor degree in IT or Computer Science) are eligible for potential unit substitution for one or more of the foundational units within the course.
The course provides a solid base in all of the key foundational and important areas of IT, and provides the opportunity for students to specialise and develop deep knowledge within specific areas of IT. The MIT has been designed to meet the current and growing skill shortage in IT, particularly in the areas of Cyber Security and
Computer Networking. Students may select from advanced units covering key aspects of Cyber Security or Enterprise Networks and graduate with a specialisation in these areas. There are two electives in the MIT, one of which can be from a field other than IT. The course includes a capstone Applied Project unit that ensures that competence in the application of skills and knowledge is demonstrated to current and/or prospective employers.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of the MIT will be able to:
Master the core body of information technology knowledge.
Articulate project and IT systems management issues and principles.
Appraise current and emerging approaches and technologies in information technology.
Integrate ethical considerations into IT solutions and professional practices.
Communicate complex information technology concepts and solutions to specialists, non-specialists, and
collaborators.
Create justifiable innovative solutions to complex information technology problems through independent
research, industry standard technologies and methodologies.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF
Level 9 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided 5.1.3
English language requirements for postgraduate entry.
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher, awarded by a
recognised university or higher education institution, in any discipline.
Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements but who successfully complete a Graduate Certificate
or Graduate Diploma at APIC will be eligible to progress to a Master Degree.
Additional Entry Requirements / Pre-Requisites
Students entering the Master of Information Technology from cognate bachelor degrees (e.g. bachelor degree in IT
or Computer Science) are eligible for potential unit substitution for one or more of the foundational units
within the course. For unit substitution to apply students need to provide documentary evidence demonstrating
that they have met the learning outcomes of the foundation unit they are applying to substitute. This would
normally be through the provision of information regarding the units completed within their bachelor’s degree.
Requests for unit substitution will be assessed using the same standards as assessments of applications for
credit (RPL).
English language requirements
5.1.3. English language requirements for postgraduate entry All applicants from a non-English speaking
background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language
requirements:
IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in
writing and speaking; OR
IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21
and speaking 18; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing
and speaking 180;OR
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and
speaking minimum score of 169; OR
PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section
minimum of 50.
- Course Code: 108729F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
43200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A