Master of Information Technology

1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time

This incorporates Graduate Diploma: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time and Graduate Certificate: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time.

Evening classes are available for part-time students.

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

The Master consists of 144 credit points and incorporates the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points) and the Graduate Certificate (48 credit points).

In this software-oriented Master you'll do in-depth study in at least one area of specialisation. All specialisation areas are aligned with research activities. They include:

• advanced databases
• bioinformatics
• computer security
• intelligent systems
• networked and distributed systems
• search engines
• software engineering
• web-based computing.

You can also choose to do electives in computing or business, or undertake a minor thesis.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Our graduates are highly sought after as specialists in critical areas - from software development to the technical spectrum of IT and the management of software projects. You could move up to the position of chief technical officer in an organisation.

Professional recognition and accreditation

On graduating, you'll be granted professional-level accreditation from the Australian Computer Society.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

If you satisfy the following requirements you will be eligible for selection; however, there is no guarantee that you will be selected as demand for the program varies each intake.

Program entry requirements

You must have done at least one of the following:

• completed a Bachelor level degree program in computer science or information technology, with a credit average (minimum 2.0 out of 4.0 CGPA)
• qualified as an IT professional with extensive relevant industry experience.

Advanced standing

If you have IT qualifications or significant relevant work experience, you can apply for course exemptions, though you may be required to take a challenge test at enrolment.

Prerequisites

None

Selection tasks

None

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

This program is full fee paying only. Postgraduate tuition fees vary according to each program and are adjusted annually.

Fee assistance

The following fee assistance is available for this program:

• FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme that assists eligible full-fee paying students to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

Other fees

You may have to pay $110 for a challenge test if you're seeking any enrolment exemption. Please contact the School of Computer Science and Information Technology for details.

In addition to tuition fees there is also the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Some courses attract additional expenses.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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