The Master of Information Technology will give you skills in web development, software development, information systems and other aspects of information technology.

The program consists of a core of courses in these areas along with design computing team projects and a capstone research project.

Both introductory and advanced electives are available in areas including computer systems, web information systems, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, networks and computer security.

You can build on your previous skills and be able to apply information technology within your own industries.

The Master of Information Technology is an ideal choice for a student who does not have a previous IT degree and wishes to enhance their current discipline areas through specialist IT knowledge.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Information Technology.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

• Master of Computer Science
• Master of Computer Science

To complete the Master of Information Technology

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Information Technology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Early exit points

Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:

• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (#8)
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (#16)