Master Of Information Technology

Overview

This course is designed to significantly extend your existing qualification and experience in the field of information technology. 

This masters degree may be completed in one of two ways, by coursework, where you complete 48 credit points or by coursework and dissertation where you complete 36 credit points in coursework and a 12-credit point dissertation.

You’ll be able to tailor your degree to meet your career goals by choosing specialisations in IT Management, Data Science or Internetworking and Security. Hear how Bruno maximised his specialisation in Data Science to gain a competitive advantage in a data-driven world. 

You’ll also have the flexibility to complete qualifications as you go, allowing you to complete the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology after one semester, or the Graduate Diploma after one year, in either Information Technology Management, Cyber Security and Networking or Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, depending on which units you select.

3 reasons to study a Master of Information Technology at Murdoch

• Make use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities.

• Study at the only university in WA ranked as world standard by the ERA* in the field of Networking and Mobile Technologies.

• This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real world IT problems.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• Information security management

• Project management

• Network administration

• Business analytics

• Data science

Your career

There is a critical need for modern IT professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing information systems in a wide range of sectors including: commerce, telecommunications, health, education, architecture, mining, engineering, law and government and non- government organisations. Careers could include:

• IT Project Manager

• Business Intelligence Officer

• Network Administrator

• Data Analyst

Professional accreditation

Accreditation for this course at the Professional level will be sought with Australian Computer Society (ACS)..

Professional recognition

Syllabus prepares graduates of the Cyber Security and Networking major to sit for the following industry certification exams: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA).

Entry requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree in IT (AQF Level 7); OR recognised non-IT Bachelor's degree plus an approved qualification in IT (AQF Level 8); OR recognised non-IT Honours degree (AQF Level 8) plus five or more years of relevant experience.

Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements, and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing.

Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.