Master of Information Technology

All market sectors are embracing new digital and technological advances to ensure they remain competitive (source:

Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)).

The prevalence of digital technologies in industry is resulting in growing demand for savvy IT professionals across a diverse range of sectors and roles.

Fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, and the Internet of Things continue to evolve rapidly.

Business investment in these areas continues to grow, as does the demand for expertise in these areas (source:

Australia’s Digital Pulse, ACS/Deloitte).

In response to emerging industry trends, QUT has revised our postgraduate IT offerings.

In our Master of Information Technology, we are offering three new majors, and have updated our existing majors to align with those emerging IT industry trends.

We offer one of the largest choice of study specialisations within a postgraduate IT degree with eight majors, ranging from those connecting IT to business domains (e.g.

Business Analysis) to those highly technically in nature (e.g.

Software Development).

Domestic Students

International Students

2 year program

A recognised bachelor degree  (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus 3 full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.

1 year program

• A recognised bachelor honours degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
• A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus completion with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 of one of QUT's:
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
• Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Networks

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

This course is designed to facilitate learning for an unknown future. As a graduate, you will be proficient in IT knowledge production and use. You will have had the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a range of real world contexts. You will be effective in complex and creative problem solving, bringing an understanding of IT as a field of rapid change and emerging innovation.

You will be qualified to work with IT service providers, consultancies and vendors, and readily employed in software and application development companies. Additionally, you willl be in strong demand in government departments, the finance and banking sector, and within healthcare, advanced manufacturing, engineering, mining and agriculture.

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

Following a review of IN20 Masters of Information Technology, course changes were implemented from Semester 1, 2020, the Science and Engineering Faculty is seeking reaccreditation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) in 2021.

Course articulation(INT)

QUT offers an pathway for international students who want to study a Master of Information Technology. The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology (IN17) is designed to help students acquire postgraduate level knowledge and skill in a specialist information technology discipline, while developing competency in English language and academic literacy. Upon successful completion of IN17, students are eligible for one semester of advanced standing towards the Master of Information Technology (see course description for details).

Possible careers

• Business Analyst
• Computer Salesperson/Marketer
• Computer Scientist
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Computer-aided designer
• Data Communications Specialist
• Data Systems Developer
• Data-Driven Decision Maker
• Enterprise Consultant
• Enterprise architect
• IT project manager
• Information Officer
• Information Security Specialist
• Programmer
• Solution architect
• Systems Analyst
• Systems Manager
• Systems Programmer
• Systems Trainer
• Web Designer