Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations)
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.
Why study with us?
Get real-world experience
With a third of the course devoted to work-integrated learning, you'll gain essential employability skills plus practical experience with employers: building professional networks, using industry technology and learning from experts.
Specialise in an industry need
The specialisations you can choose from reflect the career areas where industry needs professionals. The Australian and New Zealand Classification of Occupations predicts that there will be a 24 per cent growth in data science employment in the next five years, and 26 per cent for those working in computer networking. And by 2030, Australia will need 161,000 more experts in artificial intelligence. So wherever you choose to take your career, you'll be in demand.
Learn from industry professionals
Charles Sturt University is one of the largest providers of postgraduate IT education in Australia. you'll learn from academics who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom, and who are committed to making your learning industry relevant and aligned with today's - and tomorrow's - IT trends.
Specialisations / Majors
Data Science^
Analyse, manage and draw actionable insights from big data.
Networking^
Gain expertise in the design and management of computer networks.
Cybersecurity
Gain advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of digital forensics, dark web and cloud security.
Software Development
Develop an understanding of software design methodologies and learn specialist skills in various programming languages, including Python, Java and mobile app development.
Artificial Intelligence^
Design and develop business applications using artificial intelligence.
^ Not available at Charles Sturt University Sydney
Campus Information
Port Macquarie
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Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
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
With an industry-aligned master's in information technology, you'll open up a world of career opportunities. You could work as a network engineer, software developer or database administrator. You could choose to work as a data analyst or work as cyber security professional to help secure IT infrastructure. You may also utilise your knowledge of AI and big data technologies while working as an AI expert.
PSW Opportunity
Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane:
Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates
Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):
International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional
2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A completed Bachelor degree or higher from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification will be admitted via Graduate Diploma in Professional Information Technology pathway. For admission to the Graduate Diploma, applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
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- Course Code: 107953F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
67840 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A