Kaplan Business School is a private higher education provider in Australia offering postgraduate and undergraduate degrees with a focus on business and information technology fields. It operates campuses in major cities including Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney with a strong international student community and practical, career-focused curricula.

 

Why Study Master of Information Technology at KBS?

The Master of Information Technology at KBS is designed to develop both technical proficiency and practical problem-solving skills that employers seek in the fast-growing IT sector. It prepares students to work with technologies, manage data, solve business-related computing problems, safeguard digital information, and lead technology initiatives.

 

This program is ideal for students aiming to work in areas such as software development, cyber security, database and systems management, or those aspiring to senior technical roles in IT

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

The Master of Information Technology includes 12 subjects — 9 core subjects plus 3 IT electives.

Core Subjects

TECH1100 – Professional Practice and Communication in IT
TECH1200 – Programming in Python
TECH1300 – Information Systems in Business
TECH1400 – Database Design and Management
TECH2100 – Information Networks
TECH2200 – IT Project Management
TECH2300 – Service & Operations Management in IT
TECH2400 – Cyber Security
TECH8000 – IT Capstone (usually final trimester)

Elective Subjects

Students choose 3 electives from a range of IT-focused topics such as:

• Data Visualisation in R

• AI and Machine Learning in IT

• Website Development

• Mobile Development

• Penetration Testing

• Digital Forensics

• Cloud Architectures and Technologies

• Advanced Programming

 

Disciplines or Specialisations Offered

KBS allows students to focus through IT electives on areas such as:

• Cyber Security
• Software and Application Development
• Cloud Computing and Architecture
• Machine Learning and AI
• Network and Systems Management
• Web & Mobile Developmen

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Strong practical focus with programming, cybersecurity and project management components.
• Multicity delivery across Australia’s main student hubs.
• Capstone project integrates learned skills into a real-world IT challenge.
• Electives enable targeted tech skill development.
• Opportunity for free membership with the Australian Computer Society for IT students.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Systems Analyst
• Web Administrator
• Blockchain Developer
• Software Engineer
• Cyber Security Specialist
• Database/Network Manager

 

Visa Requirements

International students must apply for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) to study this on-campus program. Typical visa requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from KBS
• Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Valid passport and academic documents

 

Latest Updates & Notes

• The standard duration is 1 year, 8 months (5 trimesters) with 12 subjects.
• Intakes are frequent throughout the year, giving flexibility for international planning.
• KBS IT students receive Australian Computer Society membership benefits.