纽卡斯尔大学

Study Information Technology

The Master of Information Technology (MIT) at the University of Newcastle is a broad, flexible and technical degree which offers exciting and diverse career opportunities and challenges.

As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, Communications, Management, Business and entrepreneurship.

What you will study

You will develop the critical knowledge and skills required to work as an IT professional. You will also tailor your program by choosing additional courses that align with your career goals and interests.

Students can choose a specialization in areas including business analytics, management information systems or IT research, but it will also be possible to complete the MIT without a specialization.

NOTE: the following breakdown of courses reflects the full-length program. Students who are eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning will take less courses.

Core courses:

• Database Management 1
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Process Analysis and Problem Solving
• Object Orientated Programming
• Project Planning and Management
• Professional Practice in IT
• Information Technology Project.
• Information Technology Specializations
• Business Analytics
• Management Information Systems
• IT Research

Career opportunities

With the flexibility to tailor your Master of Information Technology to best suit your career development needs, you will be able to hit the ground running with your newly attained specialist expertise.

Upon graduation, you will be capable of approaching complex problems with a level head, able to manage IT projects effectively and professionally, and have the technical expertise required to take on positions in electronic commerce, information systems, games development, technology management, health informatics or business systems and management.

Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible career paths as a:

• business analyst
• database developer
• project manager
• systems analyst
• web developer
• software developer.

Accelerated degree options available based on individual student backgrounds.