Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology
Course summary As technology increasingly becomes more important to business performance, there is a growing demand for IT graduates with technical and business expertise. The Master of Information Technology is designed to provide the skills to develop an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and sociotechnical issues that arise…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course summary
As technology increasingly becomes more important to business performance, there is a growing demand for IT graduates with technical and business expertise.
The Master of Information Technology is designed to provide the skills to develop an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and sociotechnical issues that arise in the implementation of IT in business and government, and how to effectively manage those issues.
This degree
It is suitable for those without an IT background seeking to develop the fundamental skills required to work in the sector, or to undertake a management role in which an understanding of IT implementation is essential.
On completion, graduates will be able to work in various roles including database administrator, IT consultant, information systems manager, network architect, project manager, software developer/engineer, UX designer, or web developer.
What you will study
You will be introduced to fundamental concepts and core topics such as programming, data management, project management, strategic network design, data mining and big data, knowledge engineering, professionalism and ethics, and security essentials. You will complete a capstone subject comprising either a research project or an individual professional project where you will apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations and tackle real-world problems often provided by our industry partners.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. LEARN MORE
*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)
**Please note that the Enterprise Network specialisation will be renamed Enterprise Systems in 2024.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
