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The Master of Information Technology (MIT) at the University of Newcastle is a broad, flexible and technical degree which offers exciting and diverse career opportunities and challenges.
As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, management, business and entrepreneurship.
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You will develop the critical knowledge and skills required to work as an IT professional. You will also tailor your program by choosing directed courses that align with your career goals and interests.
Students can choose a specialisation in areas including business analytics or management information systems, but it will also be possible to complete the MIT without a specialisation.
NOTE: the following breakdown of courses reflects the full length program. Students who are eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning will take less courses.
Core courses:
This program recognises prior learning. Admission is available to applicants who can demonstrate a suitable combination of education, professional experience and industry qualifications.
The table below outlines the number of years experience required, depending on your previous educational qualifications.
Educational Qualification | Number of years relevant industry experience* | Units required to complete Masters (10 units = 1 course) |
---|---|---|
3 Year Bachelor (in a non-related field of study) | Zero | 160 |
3 Year Bachelor (in a non-related field of study) | Two | 120 - 160 |
3 Year Bachelor (in a related field of study) | Zero | 120 |
Bachelor (Hons) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (in a non-related field of study) | Zero | 120 - 160 |
Bachelor (Hons) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (in a related field of study) | Zero | 80 - 120 |
*Must be in a Senior IT or Management position
With the flexibility to tailor your Master of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.
Upon graduation, you will be capable of approaching complex problems with a level head, able to manage IT projects effectively and professionally, and have the technical expertise required to take on positions in electronic commerce, information systems, games development, technology management, health informatics or business systems and management.
Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible career paths as a:
The Master of Information Technology is provisionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
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Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
International Computer Driver's Licence or ACS Computer Driver's Licence or equivalent.
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