24 monthsProgramme duration
43,800 AUDTuition Fee/year
Mar, Jul, NovStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Build your technical expertise and gain an IT skillset future-proofed for industry needs with La Trobe's Master of Information Technology.
Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.
By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.
By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will:
- develop software engineering skills and master full-stack, front-end and software development
- improve your Java and Python knowledge in programming, algorithms and data structures
- tailor your degree to your career goals with specialisations in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), networking, quantum information technology or software engineering, plus a range of electives
- supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs
- choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis
- have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months or, depending on your previous computer science or IT qualifications, complete your Master's in only 1.5 years
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Build your technical expertise and gain an IT skillset future-proofed for industry needs with La Trobe's Master of Information Technology.
Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.
By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Get essential skills in database logic and data structures, programming, cybersecurity, network engineering and artificial intelligence. Complement your IT know-how with transferable skills in entrepreneurship, professional practice and project management.
By studying La Trobe's Master of Information Technology, you will:
- develop software engineering skills and master full-stack, front-end and software development
- improve your Java and Python knowledge in programming, algorithms and data structures
- tailor your degree to your career goals with specialisations in artificial intelligence, cloud analytics, cybersecurity, internet of things (IoT), networking, quantum information technology or software engineering, plus a range of electives
- supplement your skills with certifications through our partnership with Microsoft and get hands-on experience in our on-campus Cisco labs
- choose an industry development project or work-based placement to cement your learning and launch your career, or pursue an applied research project or industry-based thesis
- have the flexibility to exit early with a Graduate Diploma after one year or a Graduate Certificate after six months or, depending on your previous computer science or IT qualifications, complete your Master's in only 1.5 years
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
58+
79+
176+
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
240 credit point pathway (2 years):
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
OR
Completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
180 credit point pathway – Cognate Entry (18 months):
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or information systems.
Any cases requiring academic judgement will be referred to the School for assessment.
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
240 credit point pathway (2 years):
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
OR
Completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program
180 credit point pathway – Cognate Entry (18 months):
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or information systems.
Any cases requiring academic judgement will be referred to the School for assessment.
2 Years
Mar
Jul
Tuition fees
Domestic
34,800 AUD
International
43,800 AUD
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