Victoria University (VU) - Brisbane
Victoria University (VU) - Brisbane

269 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia

Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) (083015F)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a flexible, accredited course, providing advanced training for students with an IT degree.

Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. Students will build on their computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let them develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. This course provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.

Students learn to focus on solving real-world problems in:

  • cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)
  • cyber security
  • data warehousing
  • machine learning
  • data science through advanced project and thesis
  • advanced programming
  • software engineering
  • wireless and mobile networking
  • mobile applications
  • data analytics
  • project management
Students will develop new ideas for the IT field, either through an industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. The experienced lecturers, excellent research facilities and connections to industry give students the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.

Students will also be able to take part in an industry placement program, helping them kick-start their career. This course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

February 1, 2025

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

February 1, 2025

Submission deadline

August 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$34600 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee: $703 per year