GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Professional Information Technology
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
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, with the option to choose a specialisation in an in-demand area such as data science, artificial intelligence, cyber security, networking or software development. You'll gain essential job-ready skills through an extensive work-integrated learning program, and high performing students can also undertake a research pathway.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- DE0001Essential set > Specialisations: Data Science
- SV0001Software Development
- CS0003Cyber Security
- NW0001Networking
- AI0001Artificial Intelligence
- ITC506Essential set > Core subjects: Applied IT Ethics
- ITC505ICT Project Management
- ITC556Database Systems
- ITC544IT Fundamentals
- ITC580Essential set > Professional practice subjects: Employability Skills
- ITC599Industry Practice
- ITC598Professional Communication
- ITC535Essential set > Compulsory subjects > Group B: Research Methods in IT
- ITC536Research Plan in IT
- ITC540Essential set > Compulsory subjects > Group A: IT Infrastructure Management PG
- ITC561Cloud Computing
- ITC595Information Security
- ITC575Foundations of Big Data Analytics
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312
On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Software EngineerANZSCO 261313
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111
On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113
On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be eligible for admission to this course applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria listed below: - 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. Offerings: All
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