Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology
What You Will Study The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is designed to position graduates as highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals that work use data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive change and improve business outcomes. The Master of Information Technology has been designed to create professionals equipped with…
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What You Will Study
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is designed to position graduates as highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals that work use data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive change and improve business outcomes.
The Master of Information Technology has been designed to create professionals equipped with the toolkit they need to tackle today’s most pressing decision support challenges for businesses and organisations, provide an understanding of theoretical and technological research advances in AI, particularly in the context of data analytics and applied artificial intelligence. In addition, students are given a good grounding in the ethical, cultural, and social responsibility they have as AI and data analytics professionals. The course also encourages them to be creative and entrepreneurial thinkers who can use Innovative thinking to help transform existing organisations and create new business ventures.
Students have the opportunity to study current trends and predict future ones in the area of Artificial Intelligence and its associated technologies. A double capstone subject will enable students to synthesise their knowledge and skills in an applied task. Some students will engage in their own entrepreneurial venture and others will engage in applying data analytics and artificial intelligence techniques to industry related projects.
Students will study a core of 8 subjects which provides a good grounding in managing data, programming, professional communication, AI and entrepreneurship. In addition, they have the flexibility to choose between two majors: Data Analytics or Applied Artificial Intelligence.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate mastery of current theoretical principles and research outcoes in their major area of study to:
analyse complex real-world situations to identify opportunities for the application of advanced technological approaches that can transform existing organisations and support entrepreneurial business ventures;
critically analyse a complex problem, and evaluate a range of advanced technologies to select an appropriate solution methodology using an evidence-based justification;
generate creative solutions to address complex real-world problems by utilising advanced technologies and tools to design and implement software solutions and critically evaluate the outcomes;
communicate complex technical and theoretical concepts utilised in formulating detailed solution and implementation processes to a variety of audiences using advanced research, presentation and writing skills;
work collaboratively as a member and/or leader of diverse teams, employing appropriate interpersonal, professional, and technical communication skills;
critically analyse the role that legal compliance, ethical conduct and social responsibility play in advanced professional practice;
critically reflect on personal performance and learning as a basis for self-management and continuing professional and personal development.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) or overseas equivalent in any discipline.
Minimum age criteria: all applicants
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the course commencement date.
Additional admission criteria for international students:
Applicants meet the minimum requirement if they have:
completed two years or longer of study in Australia; or
successful completion of an Australian Year 12 program; or
successful completion of an English language course approved by AIAT from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provider. Such courses give students the minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard as specified in Table A of the AIAT Admissions Procedure; or
achievement of the minimum requirements in an approved English language test no less than 24 months prior to commencement of studies at AIAT. These are documented in Table B of AIAT’s Admissions Procedure and are
IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.5
(min. sub-score of 6.0 each)
TOEFL paper based test score of 550
(min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
TOEFL – (IBT) 79 (min. 18 in writing)
PTE 60 (no skill score < 45)
CAE Level B2 (176)
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