Master of Information Technology

Graduates of the Master of Information Technology will have:

• a body of Information Technology knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in Information Technology (IT)
• aknowledge of research principles and methods applicable to Information Technology.

In this degree, you will gain a comprehensive education in the principles and practice of information technology. Through your chosen major, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the underlying technology, administration and application of specific applications of information technology and systems.

You will learn about information technology planning and management, and about Internet-based services used in commerce, education, health, science, public administration, and many other disciplines. You will also learn how to apply information technology to model, support, and manage modern, flexible organisations.

As a graduate, you will have advanced skills in communication, problem solving, systems analysis, and project management as well as sound knowledge of community expectations for information technology practitioners.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of Information Technology is offered full time over four trimesters or part-time over eight trimesters, in an on-campus mode. A small number of courses will be offered in online mode. At Nathan campus, some courses will be offered in late afternoon and evening time slots for the benefit of part-time students.

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Programming Principles 1
• Computer Systems and Networks
• Systems Development
• Introduction to Information Systems

Plus, there’s a selection of majors electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

To be eligible for the award of Master of Information Technology (MIT), a student must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below:

Standard Pathway

• gain 30 credit points for the core courses
• gain 50 credit points for the IT foundation courses#
• gain 40 credit points for a major OR 40 credit points from the No Major Option list
• gain 40 credit points for free-choice elective courses.

Dissertation Pathway

• gain 40 credit points for the core courses
• gain 50 credit points for the IT foundation courses#
• gain 40 credit points for the Dissertation courses*
• gain 30 credit points for free-choice elective courses.

To be eligible for the award of Master of Information Technology (MIT), a student admitted with 40 credit points of advanced standing must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:

Standard Pathway

• gain 30 credit points for the core courses
• gain 10 credit points for the IT foundation courses#
• gain 40 credit points for a major OR 40 credit points from the No Major Option list
• gain 40 credit points for free-choice elective courses.

Dissertation Pathway

• gain 40 credit points for the core courses
• gain 10 credit points for the IT foundation courses#
• gain 40 credit points for the Dissertation courses*
• gain 30 credit points for free-choice elective courses.

# Based on evidence of courses completed in their undergraduate studies, students may apply to the Program Director for approval to substitute any IT foundation courses with non-foundation ICT courses (subject to meeting any pre-requisite requirements).

* Students must have completed 40 credit points of courses towards the Master of Information Technology (MIT) and have a GPA of at least 6.0 prior to enrolment in the Dissertation courses. Enrolment in the Dissertation courses requires pre-approval from the Program Director.

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words 'This award was achieved with Distinction' will be recorded on the testamur.

Exit points

To be eligible to exit the with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (GCertIT), a student must acquire 40 credit points from the following foundation courses:

• 7001ICT Programming Principles
• 17611ICT Computer Systems and Networks
• 7002ICT Systems Development
• 7003ICT Database Design
• 7610ICT Introduction to Information Systems

To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.

Note: The Graduate Certificate exit point is not available to students admitted to the Masters program with advanced standing.

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Indicative total fee $18,000

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology, a student must hold:

a Bachelor degree in Information Technology from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale or equivalent (students with a Bachelor degree in Information Technology may be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing in place of listed IT foundation courses as determined by the Program Director)

OR a Bachelor degree in an unrelated discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale or equivalent.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University policy for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Postgraduate Programs Admission Policy

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.

The Master of Information Technology is offered full time over four trimesters or part-time over eight trimesters, in an on-campus mode. A small number of courses will be offered in online mode. At Nathan campus, some courses will be offered in late afternoon and evening time slots for the benefit of part-time students.