Why Study / Key Benefits

• The Master of Information Technology is designed to develop theoretical and practical skills in the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of IT solutions.
• The Information Systems specialisation focuses on analysing, protecting, designing and specifying information systems.
• Students develop skills in critically analysing problems and working in teams to solve design, technology and programming challenges.
• The programme develops knowledge in areas including data management, IT solution implementation and computer architecture.
• Students complete a capstone project, normally in the final semester, working with external industry clients to develop viable solutions to real-world problems.
• Students achieving a Credit average have the option of undertaking a 12-week professional master's internship, which is credited towards the degree as work experience.
• The qualification has professional accreditation from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• Swinburne's published university-level indicators include a Top 150 position in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings 2025–2026 and #1 in Australia for Computer Science and Engineering in the ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025. These are university-level indicators rather than rankings specifically for this master's specialisation.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Master of Information Technology consists of 14 units and 200 credit points.

Core units include:

• Creating Web Applications — COS60004 — 12.5 credit points
• Data Management for the Big Data Age — COS60009 — 12.5 credit points
• User-Centred Design — COS70004 — 12.5 credit points
• Technology Design Project — COS60011 — 12.5 credit points
• Programming Principles and Practices — COS60018 — 12.5 credit points
• Technology Innovation Research and Project — COS70008 — 25 credit points
• Web Application Development — COS80021 — 12.5 credit points

Information Systems specialisation units:

• Cloud Engineering — COS80001 — 12.5 credit points
• Big Data — COS80023 — 12.5 credit points
• Technology Application Project — COS80029 — 25 credit points
• Requirements Analysis and Modelling — INF60010 — 12.5 credit points
• Business Process Management — INF80028 — 12.5 credit points

lective options listed by Swinburne 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 and Consulting Practices — INF80006

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Information Technology currently offers four specialisation areas:

1. Data Analytics
2. Information Systems
3. Mobile and Cloud Computing
4. Software Development

For this programme, the selected specialisation is Information Systems.

The Information Systems specialisation develops expertise in:

• Information systems analysis
• Information systems protection
• Information systems design
• Information systems specification
• Requirements analysis and modelling
• Business process management
• Cloud engineering
• Big data
• Technology application projects
• Team-based problem solving involving technology and programming

Programme Highlights

• 2-year full-time master's degree.
• 200 credit points across 14 units.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• CRICOS registered: 001742J.
• Information Systems specialisation.
• Practical and theoretical IT learning.
• Industry-linked capstone project.
• Optional 12-week professional master's internship for students achieving a Credit average.
• Australian Computer Society professional accreditation.
• Nested pathway through the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Information Technology.
• Opportunity for Advanced Standing where previous qualifications meet Swinburne's requirements.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne lists career directions associated with the Master of Information Technology including:

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

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The current international course page lists 2027 commencement dates of 1 March and 2 August.
• The application deadlines currently listed are 24 February 2027 and 28 July 2027 respectively.
• The course is delivered at Hawthorn for international students.
• The current CRICOS code is 001742J.
• International students in Australia on a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.
• The capstone project is compulsory and normally undertaken in the final semester.
• Students with a Credit average can choose the 12-week professional master's internship option.
• The programme is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
• Credit transfer and RPL are assessed individually.
• Minimum admission requirements do not guarantee admission.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students intending to study this programme in Australia generally require a Student visa (subclass 500).

Key requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the CRICOS-registered course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health requirements.
• Meeting applicable character requirements.
• Demonstrating financial capacity when required.
• Complying with all Student visa conditions.
• Providing any additional documentation requested by the Department of Home Affairs.