Why Study / Key Benefits

• The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) is designed to develop advanced theoretical and practical skills for the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of IT solutions.
• The Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation focuses on designing, coding, testing and operating distributed, cloud-based and mobile computer systems.
• Students work collaboratively on projects and develop skills in critically analysing problems and finding effective solutions.
• The programme provides experience in ICT research in non-academic environments, including legal, government, commercial and software-production contexts.
• Students undertake a capstone project with external industry clients, normally in the final semester, providing experience in developing solutions to real-world problems.
• The qualification is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
• Swinburne states that the course provides graduates with skills for advanced-level work in Information and Communication Technologies and a pathway towards research and further learning.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Core units

The current course page lists the following core units:

1. Technology Design Project
   • Unit code: COS60011
   • 12.5 credit points
2. User-Centred Design
   • Unit code: COS70004
   • 12.5 credit points
3. Web Application Development
   • Unit code: COS80021
   • 12.5 credit points
4. Technology Innovation Research and Project
   • Unit code: COS70008
   • 25 credit points

Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation units

1. Cloud Engineering
   • Unit code: COS80001
   • 12.5 credit points
   • Focus: cloud-based computing technologies and engineering.
2. Internet Security
   • Unit code: COS80013
   • 12.5 credit points
   • Focus: security issues associated with internet-connected computing environments.
3. Advanced Software Development
   • Unit code: COS70006
   • 12.5 credit points
   • Focus: advanced software-development concepts and practices.
4. Software Quality and Testing
   • Unit code: COS80022
   • 12.5 credit points
   • Focus: software quality assurance and testing.
5. Technology Application Project
   • Unit code: COS80029
   • 25 credit points
   • Focus: application of technology knowledge through a substantial project.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) provides the following specialisation choices:

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

The requested specialisation is Mobile and Cloud Computing.

Its principal academic areas include:

• Cloud computing
• Distributed computing
• Mobile computing
• Internet security
• Advanced software development
• Software quality
• Software testing
• Technology application projects

Programme Highlights

• International-student-only master’s programme.
• 2-year full-time duration.
• Hawthorn campus in Melbourne.
• Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation.
• Practical and theoretical IT education.
• Cloud Engineering.
• Internet Security.
• Advanced Software Development.
• Software Quality and Testing.
• Technology Application Project.
• Collaborative project work.
• ICT research experience in non-academic environments.
• Compulsory capstone project with external industry clients.
• Real-world technology problem solving.
• Australian Computer Society professional accreditation.
• Pathway towards further research and learning.
• Strong focus on professional Information and Communication Technologies skills.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies example career roles including:

• IT Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Database Manager
• Network Manager

The Mobile and Cloud Computing curriculum can also provide relevant preparation for professional areas involving:

• Cloud computing
• Mobile application development
• Distributed systems
• Software development
• Software testing and quality assurance
• Internet and information security
• Technology project development
• ICT consulting
• Network and technology management

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The course remains listed as an international-student-only programme.
• Current 2027 intakes are 1 March 2027 and 2 August 2027.
• The course is delivered at Hawthorn.
• CRICOS code: 061755G.
• The course is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
• A capstone project with external industry clients is required, normally in the final semester.
• International students in Australia on a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.
• The current public course information contains an inconsistency between the stated 150-credit-point/12-unit qualification and the number and credit value of individually displayed units.
• The exact additional unit/credit allocation required to reconcile the current published structure is Not publicly specified – please confirm with IPU.
• 2027 tuition fees are not currently published on the programme page.

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant Australian visa for an international student studying this programme in Australia is generally the Student visa, Subclass 500.

Enrolment and CoE

Applicants need to:

• Receive an offer from Swinburne.
• Meet any conditions attached to the offer.
• Accept the offer and complete the required enrolment process.
• Obtain a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Use the CoE when applying for the Student visa.