- Master of Applied Information Technology

Program Overview

The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a versatile program that provides advanced IT knowledge and skills. It focuses on solving real-world problems in various IT domains, including cloud computing, cyber security, data science, and machine learning. The program offers flexibility through face-to-face and online learning, and prepares graduates for leadership roles in the IT industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a versatile, certified course that gives top-notch preparing for understudies with an IT certificate. Core interests fuse digital protection, machine learning, and information science. Understudies will extend on their figuring abilities, getting ready for senior IT jobs. Hands-on, viable classes let understudies foster and improve the abilities formed.

Objectives:

• Equipping students with advanced IT knowledge and skills.
• Preparing graduates for leadership roles in the IT industry.
• Enabling graduates to contribute original research and ideas to the IT field.
• Providing access to industry placement programs to kickstart careers.

Program Description:

• Flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.
• Focus on solving real-world problems in various IT domains, including:
• Cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)
• Cyber security
• Data warehousing
• Machine learning
• Data science
• Advanced project and thesis
• Advanced programming
• Software engineering
• Wireless and mobile networking
• Mobile applications
• Data analytics
• Project management.
• Opportunities for students to develop new ideas through industry projects or research activities leading to PhD.
• Experienced lecturers, excellent research facilities, and industry connections support students' original and significant contributions.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• Requires completion of 192 credit points (16 units) within two years of full-time study.
• Recommended course sequence is outlined in the Course Structure document.

Core Units:

• Networking Systems
• Database Analysis and Design
• Principles of Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Cloud Computing
• Advanced Object Oriented Programming
• Project Management and Information Technology
• Information Security
• Introduction to Research
• Advanced Project

Elective Units:

• Advanced Wireless Networking
• Mobile Applications
• Sensor Networks
• Data Warehousing and Mining
• Project Stakeholder Management

Teaching:

• VU Block Model: Completing units over fixed blocks of time.
• Experienced lecturers: Experts in their fields.
• Industry connections: Building relationships with professionals.

Careers:

• Cutting-edge IT roles in:
• Cloud computing
• Data mining
• Sensor networks
• Career opportunities in:
• ICT training
• Project management
• Data warehousing
• IT consultancy
• Networking administration
• Networking software development/engineering