Master of Information Technology

Choose one of our IT specialisations and code your career for success with the Master of Information Technology. The Master of Information Technology is a great pathway to a tech career, providing you with the technical proficiency and theoretical base to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and business.

Studying in the heart of Melbourne, you’ll learn essential technical skills, apply them to a range of platforms and develop expertise in IT fundamentals, such as algorithms, analytics, data mining, cloud computing and programming.

Specialise in one of the key areas driving technological growth
Select from:

• Big data analytics
• Cloud data, programming and infrastructure
• Artificial intelligence in systems and applications
• Mobile and IoT computing
• Security and blockchain technology
• Software systems and architecture
• Web systems and search technology.

Why study information technology at RMIT?

• Internship opportunities- Develop your soft skills and increase overall employability with hands-on experience in real-world organisations.
• Industry-focused skills- Designed with industry partners, so you'll develop essential technical skills and have the flexibility to customise your specialisation.
• Advance your career- Futureproof your career with the latest programming skills while also building on your leadership abilities.

How you will learn

• This degree includes a broad mix of study modes including pre-recorded short lectures, lectorials, tutorials, practical lab classes, project work and seminars using face-to-face, online and other flexible delivery mechanisms.
• The Master of Information Technology will give you the tech skills and programming power needed to boost your career.
• You’ll graduate with a strong theoretical base and technical proficiency to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and business.
• Throughout your studies, you’ll apply your newly acquired technical skills to various platforms and develop expertise in IT fundamentals, such as algorithms, analytics, data mining, cloud computing and programming.
• Industry partners have worked with our academics to design this degree to reflect market trends and meet employer needs. 
• Toward the end of your studies, you’ll undertake an innovative industry-based software engineering project. You also have the option to opt for performing a research project in our IT space, that can enable you to do a research pathway that leads to a PhD.
• When you graduate, you’ll be a creative problem-solver, adept at using the latest technology to find business solutions in banking, health, government and more.

Career

• With ongoing ICT skills shortages and a growing demand for graduates, you’ll be well-placed to secure a rewarding role anywhere around the world, whatever your tech specialisation.
• Combining transferable technical skills with a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge, you’ll be much sought-after by employers from business, government and other organisations. Your career options include areas like cloud computing, web and mobile app development, eHealth, emergency services, GPS technology and more.
• Possible job outcomes include working as an IT consultant, cloud architect, mobile application developer, web developer, system analyst and more. Graduates often work as consultants within banking, finance, human-computer interaction, the health industry and technology.