This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
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Fee paying postgraduate:
Full-time - $32,400.00 pa
Part-time - $16,200.00 pa
This course is professionally accredited by -
Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
With an industry-aligned master's in information technology, you'll open up a world of career opportunities. You could work as a network engineer, software developer or database administrator. You could choose to work as a data analyst or work as cyber security professional to help secure IT infrastructure. You may also utilise your knowledge of AI and big data technologies while working as an AI expert.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| ITC505 | ICT Project Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC506 | Applied IT Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC544 | IT Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC556 | Database Systems | 8 credit pts |
| ITC540 | IT Infrastructure Management PG | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC561 | Cloud Computing | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC575 | Foundations of Big Data Analytics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC595 | Information Security | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) specialisation from the following: The project completed in ITC571 must align with the chosen specialisation. Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne may have a limited selection of specialisations and electives. | ||||
| AI0001 | Artificial Intelligence | 32 credit pts | ||
| CS0003 | Cyber Security | 32 credit pts | ||
| DE0001 | Data Science | 32 credit pts | ||
| NW0001 | Networking | 32 credit pts | ||
| SV0001 | Software Development | 32 credit pts |
Design and develop business applications using artificial intelligence.
Gain advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of digital forensics, dark web and cloud security.
Analyse, manage and draw actionable insights from big data.
Gain expertise in the design and management of computer networks.
Develop an understanding of software design methodologies and learn specialist skills in various programming languages, including Python, Java and mobile app development.
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As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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To be eligible for admission to this course applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria listed below:
Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification will be admitted via Graduate Diploma in Professional Information Technology pathway. For admission to the Graduate Diploma, applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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