Master of Information Technology
Course Overview
The Master of Information Technology is designed for students from an IT background who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in an IT area (information technology, information systems, software engineering, computer science) or students who have completed a Graduate Certificate of IT or Graduate Diploma of IT. The course includes core subjects in programming, database, project management and emerging technologies. The course also provides electives and specialisations in data analytics and cybersecurity which allows students to tailor their learning needs to suit their career goals. This course prepares the student for the growing demand from business for graduates to be able to work with emerging technologies. The capstone project ensures that students have the opportunity to gain experience applying their theoretical knowledge and practical skills to a significant real world project. It is anticipated that the Master of Information Technology will produce graduates who not only have the skills to help them achieve their career goals, but also the ability to make a significant, positive contribution to the workplace and to the society in which they live.
Course Structure
This qualification may be structured as follows:
Trimester One
- BUS708 Statistics and Data Analysis
- BUS709 Communication in Business
- ICT710 IT Governance and Emerging Technologies
- ICT711 Programming and Algorithms
Trimester Two
- ICT712 Information Technology Project Management
- ICT713 Advanced Database Design and Development
- IT Elective
- IT Elective
Trimester Three
- ICT728 Capstone Project 1
- IT/General Elective
- IT Elective
- IT Elective
Trimester Four
- ICT729 Capstone Project 2
- IT/General Elective
- IT Elective
- IT Elective
Students may choose from the following electives:
- ICT722 Information Security
- ICT723 Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
- ICT724 Intelligent systems
- ICT725 User Experience and Mobile Application Development
- ICT726 Web Development
- ICT730 Applied Analytics and Visualisation
- ICT731 Data Mining
- ICT732 Big Data
- ICT733 Social Web Analytics
- ICT740 Applied Cybersecurity
- ICT741 Digital Forensics
- ICT742 Cloud Privacy and Security
- ICT743 IT Security
- ACC700 Principles of Accounting
- ACC701 Financial Accounting
- ACC703 Accounting Information Systems
- ACC704 Companies and Securities Law
- BUS700 Economics
- BUS702 Business Law
- BUS707 Applied Business Research
- FIN700 Financial Management
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent in a cognate discipline with at least 55% average in their undergraduate degree or a Graduate Certificate of IT or a Graduate Diploma of IT AQF level 8. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | KOI does not enrol students under 18 years of age. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Minimum overall of score 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
Career Opportunities
Depending on the specialisations chosen, graduates of the Master of Information Technology may find employment as:
- Software and Applications Programmer
- Web Developer
- System Analyst
- Analyst Programmer
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Security Architect
- Security Analyst
- Data Analyst
Internship or Work Placement
KOI joined forces with Australian Internships for the Financial Scholarship – Professional Internship Program. Students are offered an opportunity to gain professional work experience aligned to their studies and gain a competitive edge in today’s job market with a fully customised internship.