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Master of Information Technology

Masters (Coursework)

SAE's Master of Information Technology (MIT) blends innovation and cutting-edge technology to prepare students for careers in IT. The course focuses on technical skills in software development, AI, data analysis, and cyber security, alongside soft skills like teamwork and critical thinking. Students engage in project-based learning and complete a capstone project to showcase their expertise.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 trimesters full-time

Course Code

IT9C1, 116628M

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$22,136 per year

International Fees

$24,000 per year

About this course

MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SAE's Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a unique course shaped by our creative legacy, blending innovation and cutting-edge technology to empower the next generation of digital pioneers.

Developed in line with ACS standards, this course will see you sharpen your technical skills in mobile and software development, artificial intelligence applications, data analysis, and cyber security. You'll also develop in-demand soft skills like workflow management and teamwork, critical thinking and effective communication.

Our practical, project-based approach to learning lets you explore the challenging, industry-based briefs that you'll find in the workforce. Implement software development solutions for real-world scenarios, develop team-based skills using project management tools, and facilitate problem identification and assessment of your solutions.

You'll also have the opportunity to apply your expertise to dynamic, cross-discipline projects with your SAE peers. These projects will showcase your abilities as a reflective IT professional and will form the basis of your portfolio of work, fit to impress prospective employers or clients.

Round off your studies with a capstone project of your choice, designed to demonstrate your mastery of the skills you've developed throughout your studies. Curate an entrepreneurial or industry project, where you'll produce comprehensive documentation that addresses the project development, deployment, and maintenance lifecycle.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Domestic Entry Requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria:

An Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification; OR
Experience-based entry - A substantial portfolio of work evidencing at least 3 years relevant industry experience.

International Entry Requirements

Academic requirements: An applicant must satisfy one of the following minimum academic entry criteria:

An Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification; OR
Experience-based entry - A substantial portfolio of work evidencing at least 3 years relevant industry experience.

English language requirements:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent); OR
Completion of Year 12 English in an Australian secondary school or college or equivalent with a minimum result of ""Satisfactory"" or equivalent.
Successful completion of an Academic English program with an SAE-approved Australian-based English partner.

Study locations

SAE University College Perth Campus

What you will learn

What You'll Learn

Advanced Software Development
Project Management and Teamwork
Cognitive Skills and Critical Thinking
Communication, Adaptive and Interactional Skills
Artificial Intelligence Applications
Data Analysis
Blockchain Technologies
Cyber Security

Career pathways

With a focus on software development, current and emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence, students of SAE's Master of Information Technology will graduate as confident and career-ready professionals. Equipped with technical expertise suited to a wide range of IT-based positions, you'll be able to apply your highly transferable skillset across industries including entertainment, eCommerce, finance, and healthcare. With an MIT from SAE, your career opportunities are endless.

Course structure

Course Structure

The Master of Information Technology is broken up into two distinct stages, each designed to develop different skills.

Stage 1

Develop the advanced skills and expertise required to collaborate with other SAE students and industry professionals.

Credit points: 10 In this unit, you will get a practical introduction to foundational topics across a range of IT specialisations. Overall, the unit covers:
- a general understanding of the hardware and software used in computers and how they work together
- data storage in both relational and flat-file databases and how we can query or use this data for given applications
- an understanding of the devices used in computer networks, the process of how data is transmitted and received, and addressed on a network
- an introduction to cybersecurity and the various threat landscapes
- an introduction to cloud computing - what it is, different deployments, how it compares to local solutions and discussions as to the applicability of cloud computing services in current or future projects.

You will apply your learning of these areas in weekly tasks and across a range of real-world projects to further your understanding of the key elements, attributes and applicability of IT Essentials.

Stage 2

Produce your planned capstone project and showcase your advanced knowledge with applied learning.

Credit points: 10 Prerequisites: Programming Principle and Practices - ITC402 In this unit, you will leverage your programming skills to code for sophisticated problem-solving, including using a range of data sets and sources, developing decision-making algorithms that encompass machine learning, and designing human-centred outputs. Evaluation of your work will be central to your design methodology. You will learn to ground your work in the principles of sustainability and social impact.

Stage 3

Credit points: 10 Prerequisites: Programming Principle and Practices - ITC402 and students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit points Blockchain technologies have enormous potential for 21st-century technology and Society 5.0 in terms of the advancement and digitalisation of the global economy and have become an essential knowledge area for IT professionals.

Stage 4

Credit points: 20 Prerequisites: Client-Based Project Management in IT - ITC510 This capstone is delivered in two parts, A and B; this unit is Capstone Industry Project A. The capstone is the final applied research project that forms the spine of the Master of Information Technology (MIT).

Credit for prior study or work

SAE may recognise your prior learning and may grant credit towards satisfying the requirements for a higher-level program. This is applied where previous learning is considered equivalent to the content and learning outcomes prescribed for units within the program. For full details, please refer to SAE's policy on recognition of prior learning and credit transfers.

How to apply

Domestic students must meet one of the following criteria:

An Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification; OR
Experience-based entry - A substantial portfolio of work evidencing at least 3 years relevant industry experience.

International students must meet the following criteria:

An Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent qualification; OR
Experience-based entry - A substantial portfolio of work evidencing at least 3 years relevant industry experience.

English language requirements:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 completed in the last two years (or equivalent); OR
Completion of Year 12 English in an Australian secondary school or college or equivalent with a minimum result of ""Satisfactory"" or equivalent.

Successful completion of an Academic English program with an SAE-approved Australian-based English partner. Please refer to our SAE International Study Pathways for more information.