Master of Applied Information Technology

Name: Master of Applied Information Technology
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: NMIT | CRICOS: 083307E, 083015F | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

2 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

In Person

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

City Tower, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

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Overview

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.

: 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
: This course offers students an opportunity to do either an in-house industry project under simulated environment, or extensive research activities that could lead to a higher degree (PhD) by research.
As part of your masters degree, you’ll be taught best-practice research techniques and apply them to projects and theses in our research project areas. Our researchers include staff who are world leaders in their fields. The high quality of our research ensures that our courses remain relevant, world-class and allied to industry.
Victoria University’s Program of Applied Informatics is a leading research group in computing and information technology and IT applications. It engages computer scientists, experts from application domains (including health, community and business) and government partners to develop innovative IT applications that benefit society.
: Our Women in Science & Engineering program supports our current university students and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.
We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary-school students – giving you the opportunity to encourage future mathematicians and IT experts.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®.
Instead of juggling several units at once, you’ll complete two units over 8 weeks (full-time), or just one if you’re studying part-time.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your career.
You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.
Learn more about the postgraduate VU Block Model®.
: In addition to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we also have strong partnerships with leading companies in the industry. These include but not limited to AWS, Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle.
Victoria University is an academy for a multitude of certification courses from these leading industries. This means, as our students, you will have the opportunity to study certification courses taught by seasoned lecturers and research academics within the IT discipline with discounted certification examination fees.
For more details, please visit the following links and contact your course chair.
Amazon - AWS Training & Certification
Cisco - Cisco Networking Academy
Microsoft - Microsoft Education
Oracle - Oracle Academy

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

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

Option B:

NIT6005 IT Thesis 1 AND
NIT6006 IT Thesis 2 AND
24 credit points of elective units from the approved list

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

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.

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Master of Applied Information Technology

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