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Charles Sturt University (CSU)

Sydney , New South Wales ,Australia

Master of Professional Information Technology

The Master of Professional Information Technology from Charles Sturt University will put you at the cutting edge of the IT industry - where employers need you to be. Designed specifically for international students, this course gives you all the fundamental tech skills you need – and you’ll be able to choose a specialisation in an in-demand area, such as data science, artificial intelligence,  cyber security, networking or software development.

Plus, you'll gain essential job-ready skills through an extensive work-integrated learning program. High performing students will also have the option of undertaking a research pathway in their chosen area.

Campus Information

Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a growing coastal hub in a picturesque setting. There is plenty for people of all ages to do, whether a high-speed boat or a scenic river cruise is your scene. There are beaches, rainforests and wildlife, as well as a huge range of festivals and cultural events, shopping and cafés.

CSU Study Centre Melbourne

CSU Study Centre Sydney

Intakes

  • March
  • July
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

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

Charles Sturt University is dedicated to excellence in the delivery of higher education and has a well-earned reputation for providing exceptional education delivered by dedicated professionals with practical and relevant industry experience. Our academics are supported by well-researched curriculum and teaching methods that maintain high levels of satisfaction among graduates, employers and the University's partners.

Charles Sturt University consistently ranks highly for graduate employment. A recent survey showed that 81% of domestic graduates of Charles Sturt found employment within four months of completing their bachelor degree (2015 Australian Graduate Survey). We scored the highest possible, five-star rating for undergraduate student retention and success in getting a job (2016 Good Universities Guide). 84.2% of all graduates eligible for full-time work were successful in getting a job (Graduate Destinations Survey 2012-2014). Many of our courses offer access to practicum opportunities from the first year of study, ensuring students are equipped to tackle real-life situations and are building relationships with prospective employers right from the start.

Our courses are developed in collaboration with industry representatives to ensure the skills our graduates acquire meet industry needs. Not only are our degrees accredited with the relevant Australian government and industry bodies, these organisations are working closely with the University to guarantee that Charles Sturt University graduates are industry-ready wherever they may work.

PSW Opportunity

 Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA

  • Completion of the All India Senior School Certificates, where awarded by CBSE and metro state boards. Overall score of 60% in 4 Academic subjects:
    > CBSE
    > India School Certificate (ISC)
    > State Boards
  • A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
  • Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
  • A pass in the first division in the Pre-University Certificate.

Bangladesh

  • Completion of at least one year of study at a recognised university with passing grades or better
  • Completion of a 2 or 3 year bachelor's degree with a recognised university with passing grades or better
  • A completed award with a minimum total score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate.

Nepal

  • Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus minimum of one year of successful study at a recognised tertiary institution.
  • Higher Secondary Education Certificate with a grade average of 65%.
  • A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate.

Sri Lanka

  • Completion of the GCE A Levels.  Overall grade in the best three subjects equalling 5/15 where A1=5, B=4, C=3, S=1
  • Completion of two GCE A2 Levels with a minimum of 2 x D or equivalent in a minimum of two subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
  • A completed award with a minimum score of 24 or above in the International Baccalaureate
  • Sri Lankan GCE A level plus a recognised diploma (both completed)
  • Completion of the first year of a recognised university bachelor's degree
  • Completion of recognised College or Polytechnic diploma.

Pakistan

  • Higher Secondary School Certificate plus one year of study at bachelor's degree level at a recognised institution.

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:

providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English (as outlined in Group one and Group two lists below)
for undergraduate courses have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

  • a minimum overall score of 6.0
  • no individual score below 5.5

  • Course Code: 107953F
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 69120 AUD
    Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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