Master of Applied Information Technology

The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a flexible, accredited course, providing advanced training for students with an IT degree. Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. You’ll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. This course provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning. We focus on solving real-world problems in:
cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)cyber securitydata warehousingmachine learningdata science through advanced project and thesisadvanced programmingsoftware engineeringwireless and mobile networkingmobile applicationsdata analyticsproject management.You’ll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through an industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced lecturers, excellent research facilities and connections to industry give you the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.
You'll also be able to take part in an industry placement program, helping you kick-start your career.
This course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.

Entry into the Master of Applied Information Technology requires you to have completed one of the following:

• Bachelor/Honours degree:
  • completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree; or
  • completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate (similar discipline) field.
• International: proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by IELTS - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6 (or equivalent), and either:
  • postgraduate qualification (AQF8 or higher), or
  • first degree (AQF7) in the following quantitative disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Science, or equivalent.
• Mature: entry into the program is open to applicants with:
  • postgraduate qualification (AQF8 or higher), or
  • first degree (AQF7) in the following quantitative disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Science, or equivalent.

Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for up to 48 credits points against specific coursework units (as detailed below):

• degree in computer science or IT
• four-year Honours degree in computer science or IT
• degree or a Graduate Certificate with IT or Project Management units
• postgraduate qualification with IT or Project Management units
• combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to one of the items listed above.

Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.