Master of Information Technology and Systems (K7I)

The Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) provides a wide breadth of knowledge and practical skills in varying aspects of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS). It has been designed for everyone, not just those with IT backgrounds, to develop and build on your current skills, and enhance your ability to contribute to the workforce in any industry that has information technology and system needs.

IT professionals are in demand across a range of industries including Information Technology, Telecommunications Technology and Digital Media with increasing skill demands in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Automation Technologies. A career in IT could see you starting your own business, to working for international companies such as IBM, Intel, Microsoft, and Samsung.

You will have the option to customise your own learning towards your career goals with a range of seven specialisations. You can select up to two specialisations that cover a range of advanced IT and IS areas. You will develop the critical knowledge and skills required to work as an IT professional by choosing units that best suit your career development, interests and needs.

Course objectives

• This course provides a foundation of Information Technology and Information System skills for entrants with limited IT experience. It also provides opportunities for experienced Information Technology and Systems professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas.
• You will learn how to apply Information Systems and Technologies in meeting current business needs in a real-world environment by integrating theoretical learnings with the practical application and experiences learnt through working on projects with real clients.
• You will graduate with relevant practical experiences to help you hit the ground running into a successful and exciting career in your chosen field.
• MITS also provides an optional opportunity for high achieving students to qualify to participate in a research project, offering valuable experience for your future career, or potentially being the first step on your path to a PhD.

Learning outcomes

• Communicate technical and non-technical information proficiently to a variety of stakeholders in ICT professional practice
• Adapt ICT processes, tools, and techniques to efficiently solve complex and diverse problems incorporating best practice and ICT industry standards
• Construct efficient ICT solutions ensuring a quality user experience using peer collaboration and research in areas of specialisation
• Propose and critique effective, ethical solutions to complex scenarios considering the consequences for individuals, organisations, and society that are relevant to areas of specialisation

Work placement

• This course includes a range of guaranteed and optional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including industry placement with local Tasmanian industry partners or in-house at the University  , and an opportunity to conduct a research and development ICT project.
• The projects you undertake during the work integrated learning experiences will be with Tasmanian businesses, or industry research partners such as the CSIRO, and will directly relate to your chosen technical specialisation. This will help you develop the practical job-ready skills employers are looking for, and build professional networks even before graduating.
• Our teaching staff are also heavily integrated throughout Tasmania’s ICT industry, offering you opportunities to gain exposure to a diverse range of experiences from people who are highly connected with developments in the sector.

Career outcomes

• The Master of Information Technology Systems (MITS) is an effective means of opening new career possibilities in a broad range of ICT fields.
• You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to solve complex social, economic, and technical problems within the context of information and communication technology. This degree provides fundamental skills in systems analysis and design; programming; cyber-security; web technology; database technology; data communications and networking technology.

Graduates will enjoy varied and rewarding careers around the world including:

• Mobile App Developer
• Front/Back End Developer
• Data Modeller
• Software Designer
• Web Developer
• Software Developer
• Machine Learning Software Engineering
• Data Analyst
• Data Modeller
• Analyst Programmer
• Security Specialist
• Network Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• IoT Engineer
• Data Modeller
• Data Analyst
• Analyst Programmer
• Business Analyst
• Project Manager