Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Information Technology specialising in Mobile and Cloud Computing is designed for students seeking advanced theoretical and practical IT knowledge, with a particular focus on distributed, cloud-based and mobile computer systems.

Key benefits include:

• Develop skills in designing, coding, testing and operating distributed, cloud-based and mobile computer systems.
• Work collaboratively on technology projects and develop skills in analysing complex IT problems and finding effective solutions.
• Gain exposure to ICT research in non-academic environments such as government, commercial, legal and software-production settings.
• Build advanced knowledge across cloud engineering, internet security, software development and software quality.
• Complete a capstone project involving an external industry client and a real-world problem.
• Students achieving a Credit average may have the option to complete a 12-week professional master's internship, which is credited as work experience.
• The qualification is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• The course can also provide a pathway for graduates from non-IT backgrounds to move into professional IT careers.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Master of Information Technology has a nested structure incorporating Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master's-level study.

Core units include:

• Creating Web Applications — COS60004
• Data Management for the Big Data Age — COS60009
• User-Centred Design — COS70004
• Technology Design Project — COS60011
• Programming Principles and Practices — COS60018
• Technology Innovation Research and Project — COS70008
• Web Application Development — COS80021

Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation units include:

• Cloud Engineering — COS80001 — 12.5 credit points
• Internet Security — COS80013 — 12.5 credit points
• Advanced Software Development — COS70006 — 12.5 credit points
• Software Quality and Testing — COS80022 — 12.5 credit points
• Technology Application Project — COS80029 — 25 credit points

Elective options include:

• Introduction to Data Science — COS60008
• Advanced Software Development — COS70006
• Internet Security — COS80013
• Software Quality and Testing — COS80022
• Data Visualisation — COS80025
• Machine Learning — COS80027
• Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks — CYB60004
• Cyber Ethics — CYB70001
• Cyber Security Fundamentals and Practices — ICT60001
• Advanced Business Analysis — INF80001
• Business Analysis Practice — INF80006

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Information Technology currently offers four specialisation areas:

• Data Analytics
• Information Systems
• Mobile and Cloud Computing
• Software Development

This programme is specifically the Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation.

The specialisation focuses on:

• Cloud computing
• Distributed systems
• Mobile computing
• Software development
• Internet security
• Software quality and testing
• Technology application projects
• ICT research and problem-solving

Programme Highlights

• 200-credit-point master's degree.
• 2 years full-time.
• Hawthorn campus.
• Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation.
• CRICOS registered course: 001742J.
• ACS professional accreditation.
• Advanced study in cloud engineering and mobile/distributed computing.
• Strong emphasis on practical IT solution development.
• Industry-linked capstone project.
• Optional 12-week professional master's internship for eligible students with a Credit average.
• Opportunity to use approved internship or research work as an elective where applicable.
• Maximum academic credit of 100 credit points may be granted, subject to Swinburne's rules.
• Swinburne states that academic credit is normally only granted for study or experience completed within the previous five years because of ACS accreditation requirements.

Career Outcomes

The qualification prepares graduates for professional work at an advanced level in Information and Communication Technologies.

The programme page identifies career opportunities including:

• Quantitative Research Analyst
• Digital Workplace Analyst
• Support Engineer
• Network Technician

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current Swinburne course information confirms:

• 2027 intakes are available in March and August.
• The programme is delivered at Hawthorn.
• The course remains a 2-year full-time master's degree.
• The current CRICOS code is 001742J.
• The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at professional level.
• The capstone project is required, normally in the final semester, and involves working with an external industry client.
• A 12-week professional master's internship may be available to students achieving a Credit average.
• Advanced standing may reduce the amount of study required for eligible applicants.
• The exact study sequence can vary according to prerequisites, unit availability and approved credit.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this course in Australia will generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

Key requirements include:

• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for an eligible course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Providing evidence of financial capacity where required.
• Providing the required supporting documents.
• Complying with all Student visa conditions.

Work rights:

• Student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.
• Students can generally work unlimited hours when their course is not in session.
• Students cannot normally start work before their course begins unless they held another visa that permitted work when they applied for the Student visa.
• This is a coursework master's degree, not a master's by research, so the unlimited work-right provision for research master's and doctoral students does not apply.
• Work experience, whether paid or unpaid, normally counts towards the 48-hour restriction. An exception applies where the work experience is a mandatory component of the course and is included in the CRICOS registration.