Overview

The Master of Information Technology is a 2-year program intended for: students with no or minimal prior computing background who wish to obtain a qualification in this discipline; orstudents with a bachelor degree in a relevant discipline who want to obtain a broader understanding of computing; orstudents with a bachelor … For more content click the Read More button below. The aim of this program is to provide students with a broad-based IT education, and more specialised knowledge in up to two areas, enabling them to work in a range of positions in the IT industry. Students must complete one of the following specialisations:COMPLS Artificial IntelligenceCOMPMS Information Technology (default specialisation)COMPNS Database SystemsCOMPPS Data Science and EngineeringCOMPOS InternetworkingCOMPXS Cyber Security EngineeringThe following specialisation combinations are available to students wishing to take a second specialisation. Students must meet the requirements of both specialisations.COMPLS Artificial Intelligence – COMPNS Database SystemsCOMPLS Artificial Intelligence – COMPOS InternetworkingCOMPLS Artificial Intelligence – COMPPS Data Science and EngineeringCOMPXS Cyber Security Engineering – COMPNS Database SystemsCOMPXS Cyber Security Engineering – COMPOS InternetworkingCOMPXS Cyber Security Engineering – COMPPS Data Science and EngineeringCOMPNS Database Systems – COMPOS InternetworkingCOMPNS Database Systems – COMPPS Data Science and EngineeringCOMPOS Internetworking – COMPPS Data Science and Engineering Advanced standing of up to 1 year is possible for students with an appropriate qualification.

Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisation Options

Enrolment Disclaimer

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements
Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
Domestic Students
International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

The courses in each specialisation form an articulated sequence. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma program may upgrade to the Masters program with full credit for the courses undertaken, provided they have completed the previous program at UNSW. A pass average (50) and successful completion of 18 UOC is required to articulate to the next level in the sequence. Students who have enrolled in the Masters will be permitted to exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in the specialisation sequence providing they have completed the requirements of that program. Subject to the approval of the program authority and available places, students will be permitted to transfer to another specialisation with credit transfer being subject to the requirements of the specialisation into which the student is transferring. 

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression. 

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Master of Information Technology - MIT
Master of Commerce - MCom8544 - Information Technology / Commerce
Master of Information Technology - MIT
Master of Commerce - MCom8544 - Information Technology / Commerce

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1650 - Computer Science and Eng

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - GDipIT5546 - Information Technology
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology - GCertIT7546 - Information Technology

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Australian Computer Society

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
For more information, please visit the link above.
The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

It is best if students own a laptop or a PC that gives them more flexibility to work on assignments. Still students could complete all their work in the CSE computer labs.

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