Master's Degree Information Technology Full Time

Master of Information Technology

at CQUniversity Australia · Rockhampton, Queensland

CRICOS course code

083576F

CRICOS provider code

00219C

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$79,680 total

Per year

A$39,840/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Master of Information Technology at CQUniversity Australia is designed for those seeking to develop advanced technical skills and specialist knowledge in IT. Over two years of full-time study, students explore subjects including programming, systems analysis, software engineering, database systems, and cyber security. Students also have opportunities to tailor their studies to their particular interests or career goals through elective units in areas like data analytics or network technology.

This master's degree follows the Australian structure where students complete a set number of units of study, each with an assigned credit point value contributing to the total required for graduation. Many master's degrees include a capstone project, which this program uses to allow students to apply their knowledge to practical problems, often in collaboration with industry partners. Australian universities like CQUniversity actively encourage real-world learning, so work-integrated learning or opportunities for professional placements may be part of the experience, particularly for those interested in applied roles in industry.

Graduates develop hands-on abilities in application development, system and network administration, IT project management, and enterprise solutions. Communication, teamwork, and project skills are emphasised alongside technical abilities. This course suits recent graduates from other fields seeking entry to the IT profession, as well as those with an IT background needing to upskill or specialise. Applicants should confirm entry requirements, unit choices, and placement options on CQUniversity's official page.

International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Study Work stream after graduation, subject to government requirements. The course's qualification level sits at AQF Level 9.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Software and applications programmer
Systems analyst
Network administrator
Database administrator
ICT project manager
IT consultant
Cyber security analyst
Business analyst
Roles in government agencies, financial institutions, IT consultancies, healthcare providers, and education sectors in Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Information Technology at CQUniversity Australia?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$79,680 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Software and applications programmerSystems analystNetwork administratorDatabase administratorICT project managerIT consultantCyber security analystBusiness analystRoles in government agencies, financial institutions, IT consultancies, healthcare providers, and education sectors...

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