ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Academic entry requirement
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.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
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.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$39 400 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
