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Master of Information Technology in Australia

The Masters of Information Technology program is offered by top ranking Australian Universities and the program typically lasts from 1.5 - 2 years and the fees vary from approximately AU$ 26,000 to AU$ 40,000 per year. A number of universities offer the option of doing a Masters in Information Technology with a specialisation, such as, business intelligence, data mining, big data management, cloud and mobile computing, ERP, SAP), security, networking, games design and production and many more.

Given below is the overview of the universities as well as a list of Masters degrees that they offer in information technology field along with all the required course information, such as, tuition fees, duration, specialisations, subject areas and scholarship tips. The courses listed below are the popular 2 year Master degrees but there are shorter programs as well (1 year/1.5 years) and if you would want information regarding these please let us know and we will send you a list. Do note that students are eligible for a 2 year work permit on completing a 2 year Masters program in Australia.


RMIT University

Master of Information Technology at RMIT University, Melbourne

RMIT is a global university of technology and design and Australia's largest tertiary institution. In 2013, RMIT was ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia and in the top 20 universities worldwide under 50 years old (QS World University Rankings). It was also ranked 75th in the world by global employers for graduate employability in the 2013 QS World University Rankings

Master of Information Technology

Whatever your programming background, the Master of Information Technology is the quickest and best pathway to a tech career. It gives you the technical proficiency and theoretical base to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and business. You will learn essential technical skills, apply them to a range of platforms, and develop expertise in IT fundamentals, such as, algorithms, analytics, data mining, cloud computing and programming. You choose your specialisation from these key areas: big data management, cloud computing, mobile computing, security, software architecture, web systems and search technology. Industry partners help design the program, so it matches market trends and employer needs, and you will undertake an industry software engineering project at the forefront of technological innovation. Graduating as a creative problem-solver, you will be adept at using the latest technology to find business solutions in any context - from banking to health, to government and more.

Duration: 2 years

Location: City campus, Melbourne

Intake: Feb and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 31,680

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.

Note: RMIT also offers the Master of Applied Science (Information Security and Assurance) for students who are looking for a program that specialises in information security.


University of Technology (UTS)

MS in Information Technology in University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

UTS courses are renowned for their practice-based approach. They ensure that you graduate with as much hands-on experience as possible, and exposure to cutting-edge technology, so you develop knowledge and skills valued by employers. UTS was awarded FIVE STARS for excellence in higher education by QSTM including five stars for employability, engagement, facilities, innovation and internationalisation. They are ranked in the top 400 universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-2013, and the top 500 in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking 2011 and 2012, and 284 in the QS World University Rankings.

Master of Information Technology

This course is designed to enable students to achieve a comprehensive and greater understanding of information technology in specialised technical or management areas. It is essential to keep IT knowledge and skills up to date. This course provides students with an enhanced understanding of the business context and technical developments shaping contemporary information and communications technology (ICT), and equips them to meet the challenges of working in the IT industry.The wide range of specialisations allows students to tailor the course to satisfy their career development needs. Specialisations that are available include: Business information systems, data analytics, interactive media, internetworking, software development.

Duration: 2 years

Location: City campus, Sydney

Intake: March and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 39,540

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.


Monash University

MSc in Information Technology at Monash University, Australia

Monash is ranked in the top one per cent of world universities - 91st in the world - according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2013-2014) the 69th university in the world according to the 2013/2014 QS World University Rankings. Monash is also ranked the best university in Australia for Engineering, Technology and Computer Science (ranked equal first) (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2013). Monash is also a member of the Group of Eight, an alliance of leading Australian universities recognised for their excellence in teaching and research.

Master of Information Technology

With a Master of Information Technology, you could become a software engineer, an enterprise data architect, a mobile systems analyst, a cloud consultant, or even a chief technology officer. This course features core studies in IT project management and software engineering, and offers a wide range of electives choices, spanning data management technology, mobile and distributed systems, machine learning, cloud computing and cybersecurity. In your final semesters you can choose to complete an industry experience project or research thesis. Additionally, you can also apply for a place over summer in the highly-regarded Monash Industry Team Initiative (MITI).

Duration: 2 years

Location: Caulfield campus, Melbourne

Intake: Feb and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 37,000

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.

Note: Monash also offers the Master of Business Information Systems program and a double degree - Master of Business Information Systems (Professional) / Master of Information Technology (Professional). The double degree is open only to students who have a previous/undergraduate degree in information technology or information systems.

Scholarship tip: Monash University currently offers scholarships of up to A$12,000 to deserving candidates for this program. To find out the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the scholarship please contact visit our head office at #112, Barton Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore or call our head office on +91 9731616027.


Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Master of Information Technology at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane

QUT was recently ranked as Australia's top university under 50 years old in the 2013 Times Higher Education Top 100 Under 50 and it is also one of only two universities in Queensland to be awarded 5 Stars in the 2012 Good Universities Guide for student success in getting a job after university. The 2010 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings placed QUT as the only Australian university to be ranked 5/5 in information systems research, and 4/5 in nine other research areas.

Master of Information Technology (Advanced)

Information technology underpins almost every aspect of modern society. Our Master of Information Technology is designed to give you specialist knowledge in an IT area. As part of this course, you can choose a major from one of the following: Networks, Computer Science, Data Science, Enterprise Systems, Security, Business Process Management, Information Management. This course is designed both for graduates from an IT background who wish to expand their current skill set or graduates from a non-IT background.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Gardens Point campus, Brisbane

Intake: Feb and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 28,700

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.


La Trobe University

Master of Information Technology (with SAP) at La Trobe University, Australia

La Trobe University opened in 1967 as Victoria's third university and has since expanded to become one of Australia's leading higher education institutes. It now has six campuses and accommodates close to 34,000 students. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-2012 placed La Trobe within the top 400 universities in the world and in May 2012 the QS World University Rankings placed La Trobe University among the top 50 universities in the world under the age of 50.

Master of Information Technology

Our Master of Information Technology is designed for students without a background in IT. You will build on your existing qualification, from any area, and develop the technical skills for a career in the IT sector. You will study computing fundamentals such as database systems, computer networks and programming before moving onto more advanced studies in software engineering, intelligent systems, internet computing and web-based and e-commerce computer networks. The course is focused on technical proficiency and will provide you with the skills to build and manage computer systems, including knowledge of Java for programming, algorithms and data structures, the fundamentals of system design engineering and fundamental IT-related mathematics. A team project in software engineering is part of the course, and you have the option of completing a minor thesis if you wish to go on to a PhD. Our partnerships with universities around the world will give you an opportunity to study overseas. This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Melbourne

Intake: February and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 31,500

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.


Deakin University

Master of Information Technology at Deakin University

Deakin is ranked 66 in the world in the Times Higher Education Top 100 Universities under 50 years of age rankings (2013) and was awarded a 5 star rating in the QS Ranking system. Deakin University has won the prestigious Australian University of the Year award twice for its innovative use of technology in education and for its partnerships with industry.

Master of Information Technology (Professional)

The course is designed to provide specialised information technology skills and up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in computing technology, as well as covering the technical and theoretical foundations of these topics, giving students the opportunity to apply this knowledge in practice. Students can complete either a professional practice internship or a research project.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Burwood Campus, Melbourne

Intake: Feb and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 31,592

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.

Note: Students interested in business should also consider the double degree offered by Deakin University Master of Information Technology / MBA (International).). .

Scholarship tip: Deakin University currently offers scholarships of up to 25% of the tuition fee to deserving candidates for this program. To find out the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the scholarship please contact visit our head office at #112, Barton Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore or call our head office on +91 9731616027.


University of Western Australia

Master of Software Engineering at University of Western Australia

As Western Australia's premier university, UWA was equal first overall in Australia based on key measures in the Good Universities Guide 2014 including student demand, graduate outcomes, graduate starting salaries, getting a full-time job research intensivity and research grants. The University of Western Australia ranks 91st in the world in the highly respected Shanghai-Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities. UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the Group of Eight - a coalition of the top research universities in Australia.

Master of Professional Engineering - Software Engineering

This course is a professionally accredited engineering degree for students who have completed undergraduate studies in engineering. Students specialise in a program of engineering and undertake advanced engineering technical units, profession units, a design and a research project, and undertake a professional practicum.

Duration: 2 years

Location: Perth

Intake: Feb and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 39,800

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.

Scholarship tip: University of Western Australia is currently offering scholarships of up to A$14,000 to deserving candidates for this program. To find out the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the scholarship please contact visit our head office at #112, Barton Centre, M.G. Road, Bangalore or call our head office on +91 9731616027.


Victoria University

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) and SAP at Victoria University

Victoria University was established in 1916 and has 48,922 students including almost 5000 international students. In 2013, Victoria University was recognised as one of Australia's most industry-engaged universities, and won a prestigious Business Higher Education Round table (BHERT) award.

Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems)

This course provides an information systems perspective to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with an emphasis on SAP R/3. Develop the computing and business skills necessary to support the implementation and maintenance of ERP systems and gain an understanding of the strategic implications these systems have on a business. You will learn on the latest SAP solutions which include: Business Information Warehouse, Business Objects, business intelligence, customer relationship management, Advance Planner and Optimiser, Solution Manager, Netweaver Components. The University has strong links with the ERP industry and a leader in SAP education, offering one of the most comprehensive ERP and Business Analytics programs in the world.

Duration: 2 years

Location: City Flinders campus, Melbourne

Intake: Feb and July

Annual tuition fee in 2018*: AU$ 25,800

Apply/Enquire: To know more about this degree including, how to apply, admission requirements, scholarships etc. please fill out our online enquiry form.