Overview

This course is no longer offered from 2025, prospective students please refer to MIT Master of Information Technology handbook pageExisting students please refer to the relevant previous course rule.

Student guidance

Study planner

Aims

The course has been designed to build on a student’s prior qualification to prepare students to become computing professionals able to: 

  • Design, develop, install, execute and support applications, systems software and hardware products 
  • Solve complex, multi-disciplinary problems through the use of information technology 
  • Design, manage and analyse complex data-rich environments 
  • Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team, including the ability to manage the team
  • Exhibit a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities 

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Evaluate user problems and design and implement appropriate and effective IT-based solutions
2.
Develop and evaluate IT solutions to problems drawing on knowledge and skills in networking, programming, security, database and web technologies, and which align with business needs and industry standards
3.
Understand and assess human factors and apply ethical and professional practices
4.
Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation