The Master of Information Technology at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is an AQF Level 9 postgraduate qualification designed for students who want advanced technical and applied IT skills for a technology-focused career.

Key benefits include:

• Develops programming, database, networking, cybersecurity and IT project-management skills.
• Combines technical IT knowledge with business problem-solving.
• Covers emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data visualisation, digital forensics and mobile/web development through electives.
• Allows students to graduate with a specialist IT focus or as a generalist.
• Includes an IT Capstone project to integrate learning and address a substantial IT problem.
• KBS states that students can access free Australian Computer Society membership.
• KBS offers four formal specialisations: Analytics, Programming, Cyber Security, and Web and Mobile Development.
• KBS's current course information is designed around technological and programming skills relevant to business and industry problems. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The standard Master of Information Technology contains 12 subjects.

The core subjects are:

1. TECH1100 – Professional Practice and Communication in IT
2. TECH1200 – Programming in Python
3. TECH1300 – Information Systems in Business
4. TECH1400 – Database Design and Management
5. TECH2100 – Information Networks
6. TECH2200 – IT Project Management
7. TECH2300 – Service and Operations Management in IT
8. TECH2400 – Cyber Security
9. TECH8000 – IT Capstone.

Students who do not choose a specialisation select three IT electives.

Current IT elective options include:

• TECH3100 – Data Visualisation in R
• TECH3200 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IT
• TECH3300 – Machine Learning Applications
• TECH4100 – UX and Design Thinking
• TECH4200 – Website Development
• TECH4300 – Mobile Development
• TECH5100 – Penetration Testing
• TECH5200 – Digital Forensics
• TECH5300 – Bitcoin
• TECH6100 – Intermediate Programming
• TECH6200 – Advanced Programming
• TECH6300 – Algorithms and Data Structures.

For a specialisation, the three directed specialisation subjects replace the normal elective choices.

Examples of prerequisites include:

• TECH2200 requires TECH1300.
• TECH2300 requires TECH1100.
• TECH2400 requires TECH1300 and TECH2100.
• TECH3100 requires TECH1200.
• TECH3300 requires TECH1200 and TECH1400.
• TECH5100 requires TECH1200 and TECH2400.
• TECH5200 requires TECH2400.
• TECH6200 requires TECH6100.
• TECH8000 can only be completed in the final or penultimate trimester.

Disciplines / Specialisations

Students can choose from four formal specialisations:

1. Analytics
   • TECH3100 – Data Visualisation in R
   • TECH3200 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in IT
   • TECH3300 – Machine Learning Applications
2. Programming
   • TECH6100 – Intermediate Programming
   • TECH6200 – Advanced Programming
   • TECH6300 – Algorithms and Data Structures
3. Cyber Security
   • TECH5100 – Penetration Testing
   • TECH5200 – Digital Forensics
   • TECH5300 – Bitcoin
4. Web and Mobile Development
   • TECH4100 – UX and Design Thinking
   • TECH4200 – Website Development
   • TECH4300 – Mobile Development

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 9 master's degree.
• CRICOS code 110274C.
• Standard duration of 1 year and 8 months.
• 12 subjects over 5 trimesters.
• 9 core subjects plus 3 IT electives.
• Four specialist pathways.
• IT Capstone project.
• Programming in Python.
• Database design and management.
• Information networks.
• Cybersecurity.
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning options.
• Web and mobile development options.
• Data visualisation and analytics options.
• Free Australian Computer Society membership for KBS IT students.
• Six Australian campus locations.
• Selected online subject availability.
• BYOD requirement for IT students.

Career Outcomes

KBS specifically identifies these career outcomes for the Master of Information Technology:

• Systems Analyst
• Web Administrator
• Blockchain Developer
• Software Engineer.

Depending on the chosen specialisation, KBS also identifies potential roles such as:

Analytics:

• Database administrator
• Data centre technician
• Database analyst
• Network analyst

Programming:

• Software tester
• Programmer
• Network engineer
• Software analyst

Cyber Security:

• Security administrator
• Cyber intelligence specialist
• Data security analyst
• Digital forensic analyst

Web and Mobile Development:

• Multimedia developer
• Web designer
• Software developer
• Front-end developer.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The latest KBS subject-offering document was updated in June 2026. It states that details may change and students should check KBS for updates.

Important current requirements/features include:

• IT students must bring their own device (BYOD).
• The device must be portable enough for classroom and home use.
• KBS specifies minimum operating-system, processor and hardware requirements for IT students.
• The IT Capstone can only be completed in the final or penultimate trimester.
• Individual subjects may only be available in particular trimesters.
• Some subjects have prerequisite requirements.
• RPL may be available for eligible previous studies.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

For the KBS course, the normal sequence is to apply to KBS, receive and accept an offer, meet the required conditions and receive an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), which is then used for the Student visa application process.

Key Student visa requirements can include:

• Valid enrolment in a registered course.
• Confirmation of Enrolment.
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Adequate financial capacity.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.
• Any English-language evidence required by Home Affairs.
• Compliance with Student visa conditions.