Information Technology

Program aims

This program is for IT professionals who are seeking to extend and update their knowledge on advanced computing subjects. The program provides an excellent retraining opportunity for professionals who wish to move to a new IT speciality. Students may choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Computer Networks; Multimedia Technology; Database Management Systems; Software Engineering; Computer Science; Telecommunications Engineering; Computer Engineering; Business Information Systems; Project Management; or Health Informatics.

Overview of specialisations/majors.

For students considering a research degree, the Master of Information Technology has a research path option that can be used to gain admission to an MPhil or a PhD.

Graduate attributes

The School of IT offers three distinct Information Technology programs.
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology, graduates will possess a practical and theoretical background in some of the basic aspects of Information Technology. This can be supplemented and extended upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, and extended further to include research and practical skills by completion of the Master’s degree.

Upon completion of the Master of Information Technology (MIT), graduates will have a sound knowledge base in several contemporary topics within information technology. They may also have the opportunity of applying this knowledge to the establishment and implementation of a business ready system.

The MIT is recognised as an industry relevant award, and it has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) as a Professional Level course in information technology.

Admission requirements

Master of IT
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with credit average results in a major sequence in any aspect of Information Technology; or a Bachelor of Engineering with credit average results in a major sequence in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering; or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at the University of Sydney with credit average results or above; or have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma in Computing at the University of Sydney.

Graduate Diploma in IT
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with substantial study of a relevant field of Information Technology; or a Bachelor of Engineering with a major sequence of study in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering; or have completed the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at the University of Sydney with credit average results or above.

Graduate Certificate in IT
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with substantial study of a relevant field of Information Technology; or a Bachelor of Engineering, Software Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering; or be able to offer evidence of recognised prior learning which is considered to demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude required to undertake this course.

Course duration

Master of IT:
2 semesters full-time or part-time equivalent.

Graduate Diploma in IT:
1 semester full-time and 1 semester part-time, or part-time equivalent.

Graduate Certificate in IT:
1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent.

Mid-year entry is available. Classes are generally held in the evening between 6:00 and 9:00pm to accommodate professionals who are employed during the day.