Master Of Information Technology

About the Master of Information Technology

La Trobe's Master of Information Technology allows you to ride the IT wave and set yourself up for a successful tech career.

This degree builds your technical expertise and gives you a strong, industry-standard IT skill set. It's also flexible – you'll have the opportunity to specialise in one of several booming areas, including software engineering, cloud analytics, digital media, networking, artificial intelligence, digital health or cybersecurity.

Your degree is designed to ensure the skills you build are well-suited to future industry needs. Your teachers are IT professionals who'll share industry insights and make sure you graduate ready to work.

Shape your degree to fit your personal and professional goals with a range of electives. Build expertise in areas that interest you, such as app development, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, Internet of Things (IoT), user experience design, cybersecurity and more.

Supplement your skills with free certifications through our partnership with Microsoft. Administered via on-campus exams, these certifications give you practical skills you can apply in a wide range of industries and workplaces.

From day one, hands-on experience is top priority. Our state-of-the-art on-campus CISCO labs offer a wide range of networking capabilities – and they're available to you 24/7. We're also home to the Centre for Technology Infusion and the La Trobe Cyber Security Research Hub.

An industry development project or work-based placement will cement your learning and prepare you to launch your career. Alternatively, if you have a research career in your sights, you can pursue an applied research project or an industry-based thesis.

Early exit points mean that every part of your degree contributes to your future career. Exit after six months with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals, if you choose.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Selection criteria

• Advanced Standing may be available for subjects completed equivalent to Australian Honours year level or the completion of La Trobe Graduate Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science. Students applying for exemption must provide details of the curriculum from the course handbooks together with a copy of their academic transcript.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Master of Information Technology intended learning outcomes

• Apply specialist knowledge in information technology to develop robust solutions to complex problems.

• Critically evaluate the capacity of technologies and potential adaptations to solve complex problems.

• Apply well-developed understanding of social, legal and ethical issues to shape and influence decision-making and professional conduct in information technology practice.

• Conduct well-designed research investigations on specialist topics in software engineering, digital media, digital health, cyber security, networking, AI, or cloud analytics, and develop software solutions as appropriate.

• Effectively communicate advance information technology issues, techniques and research to multiple audiences.

• Apply research skills to work independently and collaboratively to create innovative solutions that address complex issues in information technology.

• Demonstrate high-level personal accountability and autonomy to work effectively in teams and independently.

Master of Information Technology career opportunities

The Master of Information Technology provides the skills you need for a successful career in IT. Possible roles include:

• Senior programmer

  • Use your extensive knowledge of programming languages to engineer solutions in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, smart systems, software programs and more.

• Network engineer

  • Design, organise, configure and troubleshoot networks. Design and maintain equipment for voice and data.

• Full stack developer

  • Administer the front end, back end and server side of websites and IT systems.

• IT administrator

  • Design, maintain and manage IT systems within a wide range of organisations and businesses.

• ICT security specialist

  • Use your broad technical knowledge in cybersecurity to maintain, improve and uphold cybersecurity IT systems for your organisation.

Professional recognition

The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates of the Master of Information Technology may apply for membership with the ACS.

Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.