Information technology (IT) has become a fundamental part of almost every industry. La Trobe’s Master of Information Technology allows to ride the IT wave and setup for a successful tech career and fast-track with a degree co-designed with – and accredited by – the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
The program builds in students technical expertise and gives a strong, industry-standard IT skill set. It’s also flexible – they will have the opportunity to specialize in one of several booming areas, including software engineering, cloud analytics, digital media, networking, artificial intelligence, digital health or cybersecurity.
Graduates may supplement their skills with free certifications through the
School’s partnership with Microsoft. Administered via on-campus exams, these certifications give them practical skills applicable in a wide range of industries and workplaces.
Early exit points mean that every part of the degree contributes to a future career. Students may exit after six months with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals.
Students will learn:
- Database, networks and programming: Gain essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, and computer architecture.
- Software engineering and intelligent systems: Develop their software engineering skills and learn full stack web development, including front end and software development.
- Internet computing: Learn cloud computing, programming languages and system design.
- IT-related logical thinking: Improve their Java knowledge and skills for programming, algorithms and data structures that work.
The Master of Information Technology provides the skills needed for a successful career in IT. Possible roles include:
- Senior programmer: Use extensive knowledge of programming languages to engineer solutions in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, smart systems, software programs and more.
- Network engineer: Design, organize, configure and troubleshoot networks. Design and maintain equipment for voice and data.
- Full stack developer: Administer the front end, back end and server side of websites and IT systems.
- IT administrator: Design, maintain and manage IT systems within a wide range of organizations and businesses.
- ICT security specialist: Use broad technical knowledge in cybersecurity to maintain, improve and uphold cybersecurity IT systems for organizations.
