GraduateInformation Technology
Master of Information Technology and Systems
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A two-year master's (48 credit points) that takes graduates from any field into IT, so no prior computing study is assumed. Thirty credit points of core cover introductory IT, systems analysis and modelling, professional practice, research methods and a technology capstone research project; the remaining 18 form one specialisation from cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, cloud computing and IoT, data science, or a general track.
It is fully accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society, and work-integrated learning places students with organisations, which matters in Canberra given the size of the federal government technology workforce. Delivery is flexible across weekday, evening, blended and online options. It suits career changers moving into roles such as systems analyst, cybersecurity specialist, data analyst or IT manager.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
3 units- 8936Introduction to Information Technology G
- 6676Professional Practice in IT G
- 6677Systems Analysis and Modelling G
Year 1, Semester 2
2 units- 12090ICT and Engineering Research Methodology PG
- 11941Introduction to Cyber Security G
Year 2, Semester 1
2 units- 11530Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship G
- 9784Technology and Engineering Management PG
Year 2, Semester 2
2 units- 9787Contemporary IT & E Issues PG
- 11522Technology Capstone Research Project PG
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
An Australian bachelor degree in any field or equivalent. . You can use professional experience and prior learning to enter into a postgraduate qualification at UC through our Professional Pathway Entry program. If you have significant work experience or hold industry-recognised qualifications, this program could be your route to bypass undergraduate study and accelerate your career. Explore Professional Pathway Entry https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/get-into-uc/admissions-programs/professional-pathway-entry
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