Key facts
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6 (or equivalent). More information is available at www.ielts.org
Duration
2 - 2.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Current Deakin Students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
Course information
This innovative program awards a masters qualification largely based on recognition of professional practice and is ideally suited to experienced IT professionals with domain experience seeking career advancement.
The course offers professionals a credible alternative to traditional higher education and new ways to match capability and opportunity. This enables professionals to reach their full potential by accelerating the completion of the program on the basis of prior learning and work experience.
Completion of this degree recognises the discipline-based knowledge and skills developed by professionals in the workplace and credentialed through Deakin. This is coupled with employability skills that are validated and endorsed through a final holistic assessment of the student. Upon the completion of this program, graduates will possess advanced skills and complex knowledge in the discipline areas they have selected to advance their career.
Read MoreCourse structure
To qualify for the Master of Information Technology Leadership, students must successfully complete:
- Three (3) core units (totalling 4 credit points)
- Ten (10) professional practice credentials
- Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Each Professional Practice credential will assess the performance at a masters (advanced) level in one of the Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes contextualised to information technology.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Core
Each unit below is delivered on FutureLearn and takes approximately 10 weeks to complete in addition to assessment tasks.
These units are broken down into easily-manageable two-week blocks, allowing you the freedom to fit learning around your work, family and lifestyle.
Credentials
Plus 10 Professional Practice Credentials (completed at the advanced level) as follows. Students are able to commence their credentials at any time, utilising Deakin’s Start Anytime calendar.
Learn more about the details of each credential. (PDF, 2.4MB)
| Credential Code | Professional Practice Credentials | Minimum level |
| CRCOM-A1 | Communication (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRDIL-A1 | Digital literacy (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRCRI-A1 | Critical thinking (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRPSV-A1 | Problem solving (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRSMA-A1 | Self-management (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRTWK-A1 | Teamwork (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRGCZ-A1 | Global citizenship (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRPRE-A1 | Professional ethics (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| Knowledge based credentials: | ||
| CRITP-A1 | Information Technology – Technical Specialisation (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
| CRITP-A2 | Information Technology – Technical Proficiency (Masters-aligned) | Advanced |
Capstone
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Key information
2021 course information
This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Campuses by intake
Campus availability varies per trimester. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Read more to learn where this course will be offered throughout the year.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Cloud Campus
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Cloud Campus
Trimester 3 - November
- Start date: November
- Available at:
- Cloud Campus
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in this fully online degree through Deakin’s Cloud Campus.
* Students have the opportunity of fast-tracking the course in one year by completing units in three consecutive trimesters and all credentials within the first two trimesters of study.
Additional course information
Course duration - additional information
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
Successful students typically spend about 150 hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student’s existing documentation.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Try this course for free
Interested in a free taster of this course?
The first two-week block of this course is available free on FutureLearn, an easy-to-use online learning platform. Try it out and discover just how flexible and rewarding online learning with Deakin can be. You’ve got nothing to lose!
Entry requirements
Entry information
Entry will be based on performance in:
- a Bachelor degree and at least five years relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent) OR
- attainment of associated Graduate Certificate of Professional Practice
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses. (more details)
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must meet the course requirements.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Estimated fee rate: $14,200 tuition fees plus $4,950 for Professional Practice Credentials
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of 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.
Learn more about tuition fees.
The course includes a combination of tuition fees for four credit points of study and ten Professional Practice Credentials.
Professional Practice degrees are designed for those who wish to be credentialed for outcomes towards which they have already made significant progress through their extensive experience in a relevant professional field.
Postgraduate bursary
If you’re a Deakin alumnus commencing a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible to receive a 15% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees. Your Immediate Family Members may also be eligible to apply for this bursary.
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How to apply
Your time is important, so we provide one-on-one support to make your application and enrolment process as smooth as possible.
Step 1: Give us a call
Chat to one of our enrolment advisers before you begin the application process. They’ll provide advice on whether the course is suitable for you. If you decide to apply, they’ll guide you through the process.
Call an enrolment adviser on 1300 043 524 or request a call back
We're available (AEST):
Monday-Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Step 2: Gather your documents
Your enrolment adviser will tell you which documents you’ll need to complete your application. This usually includes transcripts and certificates verifying previous studies, as well as evidence of five years’ managerial experience.
Step 3: Apply online
After speaking with your enrolment adviser and gathering your documents, you’re ready to start your application.
Apply nowEntry pathways
There are currently no pathway or credit arrangements.
Alternative exits
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Leadership (S589)
- Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Leadership (S689)
Why choose Deakin
Career outcomes
The Master of Information Technology Leadership is designed for experienced professionals seeking to progress their career through a professionally recognised postgraduate qualification.
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 | Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT Design, develop and implement advanced IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice. |
| Communication | Communicate effectively in order to design, evaluate and respond to advances in technology, future trends and industry standards and utilise a range of verbal, graphical and written forms, customised for diverse audiences including specialist and non-specialist clients, colleagues and industry personnel. |
| Digital literacy | Utilise a range of digital technologies and information sources to discover, select, analyse, synthesise, evaluate, critique and disseminate both technical and professional information. |
| Critical thinking | Appraise complex information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement to identify problems, analyse user requirements and propose appropriate and innovative solutions. |
| Problem solving | Generate IT solutions through the application of specialised theoretical constructs, expert skills and critical analysis to real-world, ill-defined problems to develop appropriate and innovative IT solutions. |
| Self-management | Take personal, professional and social responsibility within changing national and international professional IT contexts to develop autonomy as researchers and evaluate own performance for continuing professional development. Work autonomously and responsibly to create solutions to new situations and actively apply knowledge of theoretical constructs and methodologies to make informed decisions. |
| Teamwork | Work independently and collaboratively towards achieving the outcomes of a group project, thereby demonstrating interpersonal skills including the ability to brainstorm, negotiate, resolve conflicts, manage difficult and awkward conversations, provide constructive feedback, and demonstrate the ability to function effectively in diverse professional, social and cultural contexts. |
| Global citizenship | Engage in professional and ethical behaviour in the design, development and management of IT systems, in the global context, in collaboration with diverse communities and cultures. |
Approved by Faculty Board 27 June 2019