| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The UNSW Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a two-year postgraduate degree designed to equip students with the skills to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of IT. The program provides a broad-based IT education, with students able to specialize in a particular area or take a more general approach. The MIT program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and is taught by a team of world-renowned researchers and industry experts. Graduates of the MIT program are highly employable in a wide range of industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The UNSW Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree designed to equip students with the skills to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of information technology. The program provides a broad-based IT education, regardless of the student's level of computing experience. Students can choose to specialize in a particular area or take a more general approach. The MIT program has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders to ensure that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge that are in high demand. The program is also accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which is the largest professional association in Australia representing the ICT industry.
Outline:
The MIT program consists of 96 units of credit (UOC), which are typically completed over two years of full-time study. The program is divided into four semesters, each of which comprises 24 UOC. In the first semester, students will take four core courses:
- Principles of Programming
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Computer Networks & Applications These courses provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of information technology. In the second semester, students will begin to specialize in their chosen area of interest. Students can choose to take courses from one of the following specializations:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Database Systems
- Data Science and Engineering
- Information Technology
- Internetworking Students can also choose to take a more general approach and take courses from a variety of specializations. In the third and fourth semesters, students will continue to take courses from their chosen specialization(s). They will also take a capstone project, which will allow them to apply the skills and knowledge that they have learned throughout the program to a real-world problem.
Assessment:
The assessment methods used in the MIT program vary depending on the course. Some courses may use a combination of assignments, quizzes, and exams, while others may use a more project-based approach. The assessment criteria used in the MIT program are designed to assess students' understanding of the course material, their ability to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, and their communication and presentation skills.
Teaching:
The MIT program is taught by a team of world-renowned researchers and industry experts. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises. The MIT program is also highly interactive. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions and to work on group projects. This approach to teaching helps students to develop their critical thinking skills and their ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Careers:
Graduates of the MIT program are highly employable in a wide range of industries. They can work as systems analysts, information systems managers, IT security managers, IT security consultants, IT project managers, software architects, software developers, and cybersecurity engineers. The MIT program also prepares students for further study in the field of information technology. Graduates of the program can go on to pursue a PhD or a Master of Research in a specialized area of IT.
