Overview
Duration
2 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,600 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) at Victoria University 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.
During this postgraduate IT degree, we focus on solving real-world problems in:
*cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)
*cyber security
*data warehousing
*machine learning
*data science through an advanced project and thesis
*advanced programming
*software engineering
*wireless and mobile networking
*mobile applications
*data analytics
*project management.
You’ll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through a digital-industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced IT lecturers, excellent computer-science research facilities, and connections to the professional computing world give you the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.
You'll also be able to take part in a digital-industry placement program, helping you kick-start your IT career.
This IT course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
*Conceptually map the most recent developments in IT theory and IT applications and justify their utility in various contexts;
*Critically apply information technology knowledge and skills to new and uncertain situations in professional practice exhibiting a high level of personal autonomy and accountability;
*Design, implement and evaluate applied IT research and transmit this knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and,
*Formulate and strategise IT project management plans which accurately meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
Course structure:
To attain the Master of Applied Information Technology, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:
*120 credit points of Core units
*72 credit points made up of either:
Option A:
*NIT6001 IT Research Project 1 AND
*NIT6002 IT Research Project 2 AND
*48 credit points of elective units from the approved list
OR
Option B:
*NIT6005 IT Thesis 1 AND
*NIT6006 IT Thesis 2 AND
*24 credit points of elective units from the approved list
Careers:
Potential careers include cutting-edge IT roles in cloud computing, data mining and sensor networks.
ACS and Deloitte jointly reflect, in Australia’s Digital Pulse, the ICT skill shortage pointing to enormous career opportunities.
This course will prepare you for a career in:
*ICT training
*business intelligence
*project management
*data warehousing
*IT consultancy
*networking administration
*networking
*software development/engineering.
