• Business Information Systems
• Computer Networks
• Computer Science
• Database Management Systems
• Health Informatics
• Multimedia Technology
• Project Management
• Software Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering

• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Study plan

Candidates for the Master of Information Technology complete 48 credit points (cp) made up of at least 24cp of specialist units of study or IT project units and up to 24cp of foundation units, subject to meeting prior learning requirements and timetabling. All candidates complete INFO5990 Professional Practice in IT as a specialist unit.

All candidates will undertake a defined major in the Master of Information Technology, which requires the completion of at least 18 credit points of core units in the designated major. This allows students to study one specific area of IT in depth. Majors are available in various areas of study including computer science, business information systems and software engineering.

After completing 24cp of coursework, candidates with a credit average may select 12cp of IT project units among their specialist units. Candidates with a distinction average may be eligible to complete the research path, subject to approval of the head of the school and the dean. The research path comprises a research project of 18cp in one of the majors available in the course. The project replaces the required major units, and candidates additionally complete INFO5993 IT Research Methods, instead of INFO5990.

Classes for the course are generally held in the evening between 6pm and 9pm to accommodate professionals who are employed during the day.

Progression rules

A candidate for the degree of Master of Information Technology must complete 24 credit points with an average mark of at least 65 before undertaking any Information Technology Project units of study. With permission from the dean or nominee, a candidate for the Master of Information Technology who has completed 24 credit points of foundational or specialist units of study with an average mark of at least 75 may undertake research path units of study.

Capstone experience

A capstone experience comprises one or more units of study designed by the faculty to provide you with an opportunity to draw together the learning that has taken place during the award, synthesise this with your prior learning and experience, and draw conclusions that will form the basis for further investigation, and intellectual and/or professional growth.

Eligible candidates in the Master of Information Technology may undetake a research pathway or information technology project in their final semester, using the knowledge gained during the course.

In the research pathway, students complete a major piece of research in a major area offered in the course.

IT projects are completed in development, analysis, or research, and are related to a student's area of employment.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Information Technology are IT specialists who possess an excellent combination of knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to influence and reinforce an organisation’s technology infrastructure and to support the people who use it. They will often be responsible for selecting and deploying software products appropriate for an organisation. They may also be involved in creating and managing business applications, web sites, systems and the IT environment in all types of industries.

Course accreditation

The Master of Information Technology is recognised as an industry relevant award, and it has been accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) http://www.acs.org.au/ as a Professional level course in information technology.

Further study

The University of Sydney is a research intensive institution with a strong track record of technology transfer and commercialisation. Research activities in the School of Information Technologies focus on algorithmics and applications, enterprise computing, human-centred computing, and IT applications in health care. If you would like to be part of Sydney's IT research community, you may consider applying for admission to a higher degree by research. Students completing a research degree undertake supervised research and submit a written thesis at the completion of their studies in the degree of Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy

Other study options

Individual units of study within the course may be undertaken by suitably qualified candidates who do not wish to complete an award course. Non-award candidates are students of the University, consequently on satisfactory completion of unit of study requirements, candidates receive an academic transcript showing the details of the unit or units of study undertaken, with results and grades. Subject to the approval of the dean and individual course resolutions, completed non-award study may be credited to an award course.

Units of study may also be undertaken cross-institutionally by students, subject to the approval of the dean. Cross-institutional candidates are enrolled in a postgraduate award course at another university and have approval from their home institution to complete a unit or units of study at Sydney, to be credited toward their degree. Please contact the faculty about non-award and cross-institutional study.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Information Technology will hold a recognised bachelor's degree with a credit average (or equivalent) result in a major sequence in any aspect of IT; or hold a recognised Bachelor of Engineering with a credit average (or equivalent) result in a major sequence in computer engineering, software engineering or telecommunications engineering; or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at the University of Sydney with a credit average; or have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma in Computing at the University of Sydney.

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Faculty.

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Information Technology.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Information Technology.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2013, tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. The University's Future Students' webpage has further information about these additional incidental fees for postgraduate coursework students and postgraduate research students.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.