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Master of Information Technology

Postgraduate coursework

Prepare yourself for a successful career as an IT professional through our industry-informed curriculum and emphasis on practical experience.

Key facts

Duration

2 years full time of part-time equivalent (16 credit point).  Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications you may be eligible for credit which could reduce your course duration.

Key dates

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2024 close 27 October 2024

Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2025 close 16 February 2025

Current Deakin Students

To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook

Course overview

Deakin’s Master of Information Technology combines leading-edge theory and technical knowledge with hands-on practical experience. It prepares you for a successful career as an IT professional in Australia and around the world. 

Delivered in a supportive learning environment, this course will transform you into a competent IT professional with the capacity to develop and implement IT solutions to complex industry-related problems.

As a graduate, you will possess a solid understanding of the issues, concepts and practices in IT, along with a comprehensive undeerstanding of its technological aspects. You will also develop a range of transferrable skills that will enable you to become an effective and efficient IT professional. 

Want to be at the forefront of cutting-edge tech and advance your career in any sector?

The Master of Information Technology is continually refined in consultation with industry to ensure the content is relevant and up to date with rapidly changing workplace demands. You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology, as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation. 

You will have the option to undertake an industry placement or internship, ensuring you gain the practical, job-ready skills employers are looking for and build valuable professional networks before graduating.

As a graduate, you will be highly sought-after for employment across a range of industries for your specialist skills and ability to meet future industry requirements.

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Course information

Award granted
Master of Information Technology
Year

2025 course information

Deakin code
S776
CRICOS code?
102805C Burwood (Melbourne)
Level
Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9

Course structure

To complete the Master of Information Technology, you will attain 8, 12, or 16 credit points, depending on your prior experience.

The course is structured in four parts:

  • Part A: Foundation information technology studies (4 credit points)
  • Part B: Fundamental information technology studies (4 credit points)
  • Part C: Mastery information technology studies (4 credit points)
  • Part D: Specialisation (4 credit points) or course elective units (4 credit points)

Depending upon prior qualifications and/or experience, you may receive credit towards this course.

The 4 parts comprise the following: 

  • 12 credit points of core units
  • 4 credit point specialisation or 4 Level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
  • Completion of DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit point compulsory unit)

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

12

Core units

4

Specialisation/Elective units

16

Total

Part A: Foundation information Technology Studies

  • Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points)
  • Object-Oriented Development
  • Database Fundamentals
  • Software Requirements Analysis and Modelling
  • Web Technologies and Development

  • Part B: Fundamental information technology studies

  • Analytics for Security and Privacy
  • Applied Software Engineering
  • Information Technology Innovations and Entrepreneurship
  • Professional Practice in Information Technology

  • Part C: Mastery information technology studies

  • Research and Development in Information Technology
  • Software Deployment and Operation
  • Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices
  • Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery

  • Part D: Specialisation or course elective units^

    A 4 credit point specialisation or 4 Level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774).

    ^Students interested in pursuing a Higher Degree by Research, including a Masters by Research or PhD are encouraged to consider using their electives to undertake research units (e.g. SIT723, SIT792, SIT724, SIT746 and SIT747). Students are encouraged to Student Central and speak to a course advisor if they are interested in pursuing this option.

    Intakes by location

    The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

    Trimester 1 - March

    • Start date: March
    • Available at:
      • Burwood (Melbourne)
      • Online

    Trimester 2 - July

    • Start date: July
    • Available at:
      • Burwood (Melbourne)
      • Online

    Trimester 3 - November

    • Start date: November
    • Available at:
      • Burwood (Melbourne)
      • Online

    Additional course information

    The learning experiences and assessment activities within this course may require students to have access to a range of technologies beyond a laptop or desktop computer. For information regarding hardware and software requirements, please refer to the ‘Bring your own device (BYOD) guidelines' via the School of Information Technology website in addition to the individual unit outlines in the Handbook. 

    Course duration

    Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

    Mandatory student checks

    Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

    Workload

    You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

    Participation requirements

    Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

    Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

    Students commencing in Trimester 3 will be required to complete units in Trimester 3.

    Work experience

    You may have an opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your course. For more information, please visit deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.

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    Entry requirements

    Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission. 

    Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, you may commence this course with Recognition for Prior Learning credit and complete your course sooner.

    Academic requirements

    Master of Information Technology - 8 credit points

    To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning applied~) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

    • completion of a graduate certificate^ or graduate diploma or higher in a related* discipline
    • completion of a bachelor honours degree or higher in a related* discipline
    • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related* discipline, and at least two years' of relevant* work experience (or part-time equivalent).

    Master of Information Technology - 12 credit points

    To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of Recognition of Prior Learning applied~) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

    • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related* discipline
    • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years' relevant* work experience (or part-time equivalent).

    Master of Information Technology - 16 credit points

    To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet the following criteria:          

    • completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline.

    ^ Where the graduate certificate builds upon prior IT qualifications and is related to a specific field of IT which may be considered to include artificial intelligence, cyber security, information technology management, data science, computing, computer science and software engineering.

    * Related to the broad field of Information Technology which may be considered to include artificial intelligence, cyber security, information technology management, data science, information technology, computing, computer science and software engineering.

    ~ Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be granted to applicants based on prior studies and/or equivalent industry experience.

    English language proficiency requirements

    To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

    Admissions information

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    Recognition of prior learning

    The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning.

    You can refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

    Fees and scholarships

    Fee information

    Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
    $32,600 for 1 yr full-time - Full-fee paying place
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    The available fee places for this course are detailed above. Not all courses at Deakin have Commonwealth supported places available. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only and represents the typical first-year tuition fees for students enrolled in this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.

    One year full-time study load is typically represented by eight credit points of study. Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together eight credit points of a typical combination of units for your course.  

    You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.  Learn more about fees and available payment options.

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    • does not include non-tuition costs that may apply, such as Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF);
    • does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries awarded to the student (including the 10% Deakin alumni discount);
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    Research Information

    Students interested in pursuing a Higher Degree by Research, including a Masters by Research or PhD are encouraged to consider using their electives to undertake research units (e.g. SIT723, SIT792, SIT724, SIT746 and SIT747). Students are encouraged to contact Student Central and speak to a course advisor if they are interested in pursuing this option.

    Pathways

    Pathways for students to enter the Master of Information Technology are as follows:

    Further study options

    Students wishing to continue their studies via a PhD program must include a Research Project in their Masters Program.


    S779 Master of Information Technology (Professional)

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    Careers

    Want a degree that’s more than just a qualification? Our industry connections, world-class facilities and practical approach to learning are just some of the reasons why Deakin students graduate confident and ready to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow.

    84,000 jobs for IT professionals by 2033*

    Victoria’s #1 university for course satisfaction^

    Accredited by the Australian Computer Society

    Tailor your degree by choosing your specialisation

    Career outcomes

    As a Master of Information Technology graduate, you may find employment as a business analyst, network administrator, database administrator, security analyst, solutions architect, software developer, technology consultant, or security systems manager.

    Professional recognition

    The Master of Information Technology is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

    Course learning outcomes

    Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

    Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes
    Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

    Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT, and in-depth knowledge in the chosen area of specialisation. Design, develop and implement advanced IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT.

    Communication

    Communicate in professional and other context to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology and to motivate and effect change by drawing upon advances in technology, future trends and industry standards, and by utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences including specialist and non-specialist clients, industry personnel and other stakeholders.

    Digital literacy

    Identify, evaluate, select and use digital technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources and justify digital tools selection to influence others.

    Critical thinking

    Questions assumptions and seeks to uncover inconsistencies and ambiguities in information and judgements, critically evaluates their sources and rationales, to inform and justify decision making in the field of information technology.

    Problem solving

    Apply expert, specialised cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, operate, and evaluate solutions to complex real-world and ill-defined computing problems.

    Self-management

    Apply reflective practice and work independently to apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner to complex situations and ongoing learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal and professional accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner.

    Teamwork

    Work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary environments to achieve team goals, contributing advanced knowledge and skills from information technology to advance the teams objectives, employing effective teamwork practices and principles to cultivate creative thinking, interpersonal adeptness, leadership skills, and handle challenging discussions, while excelling in diverse professional, social, and cultural scenarios.

    Global citizenship

    Engage in professional and ethical behaviour in the field of information technology, with appreciation for the global context, and openly and respectfully collaborate with diverse communities and cultures.

    *Jobs and Skills Australia, National Employment Projections 2023 to 2033
    ^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2023, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)