Master of Information Technology (Professional)
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2025 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Information Technology (Professional) |
| Deakin course code | S779 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2025.
Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| CRICOS course code | 051581G Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9 |
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Alternative exits
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Details of specialisations
- Fees and charges
Course overview
The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is designed to extend the specialised information technology skills obtained in the Master of Information Technology by providing students with the opportunity to undertake a period of industry-based learning or a research project under the supervision of our internationally-recognised research staff.
You will develop expert knowledge of the technical aspects of information technology as well as in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation.
This course has a strong IT industry focus, empowering students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in professional practice and create innovative IT solutions to solve real-world problems. Students will develop teamwork and leadership skills through close mentorship on industry projects and by engaging in cutting-edge IT research.
Want to gain in-demand IT skills and advance your career across any industry?
Throughout this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic IT field, expert knowledge of its technological aspects, and in-depth skills in your chosen area of specialisation.
With the Master of Information Technology (Professional), you have the chance to undertake an industry placement or internship as part of your degree. These placements offer you the opportunity to develop practical, job-ready skills and build valuable professional networks before you graduate, ensuring you are ready to step into the IT industry with confidence.
Indicative student workload
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
The Master of Information Technology (Professional) is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course may find employment as a business analyst, network administrator, database administrator, security analyst, solutions architect, software developer, technology consultant, data analyst, augmented/virtual reality developer, or security systems manager.
Participation requirements
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Students commencing in Trimester 3 will be required to complete units in Trimester 3.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Pathways
Pathways for students to enter the Master of Information Technology (Professional) are as follows:
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology (S578) followed by a 16-credit-point Master of Information Technology (Professional)
Alternative exits
| Master of Information Technology (S776) |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Develop a broad, coherent knowledge of the IT discipline, including its dynamic environment, with expert knowledge of the technological aspects of IT, and in-depth knowledge in the chosen area of specialisation. Design, develop and implement advanced IT systems and software, and associated policies and procedures for optimal use and apply industry standards and best practice in one or more specialised areas of IT. Assess the role of IT in the context of modern organisations and society in order to add value.
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| Communication | Communicate in professional and other contexts to inform, explain and drive sustainable innovation through information technology and to motivate and effect change by drawing upon advances in technology, future trends and industry standards, and by utilising a range of verbal, graphical and written methods, recognising the needs of diverse audiences including specialist and non-specialist clients, industry personnel and other stakeholders.
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| Digital literacy | Identify, evaluate, select and use advanced digital technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools from the field of information technology to generate, manage, process and share digital resources and justify digital tools selection to influence others.
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| Critical thinking | Questions assumptions and seeks to uncover inconsistencies and ambiguities in information and judgements, critically evaluates their sources and rationales, to inform and justify decision making in the field of information technology.
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| Problem solving | Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of information technology and apply expert, specialised cognitive, technical, and creative skills from information technology to understand requirements and design, implement, operate, and evaluate solutions to complex real-world and ill-defined computing problems.
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| Self-management | Apply reflective practice and work independently to apply knowledge and skills in a professional manner to complex situations and ongoing learning in the field of information technology with adaptability, autonomy, responsibility, and personal and professional accountability for actions as a practitioner and a learner.
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| Teamwork | Work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary environments to achieve team goals, contributing specialist knowledge and skills from information technology to advance the teams objectives, employing effective teamwork practices and principles to cultivate creative thinking, interpersonal adeptness, leadership skills, and handle challenging discussions, while excelling in diverse professional, social, and cultural scenarios.
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| Global citizenship | Engage in professional and ethical behaviour in the field of information technology, with appreciation for the global context, and openly and respectfully collaborate with diverse communities and cultures.
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Course rules
To complete the Master of Information Technology (Professional) students must pass 16 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- Part A: Fundamental Information Technology studies:
- 4 credit points of core units
- Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies:
- 3 credit points of core units
- 1 credit point of course electives units, level 7 SIT or MIS-coded (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
- Part C: Specialist Information Technology studies:
- 4 credit point specialisation
- Part D: Professional Studies:
- 2 credit points of professional studies units
- 2 credit points open electives, level 7 SIT or MIS-coded.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Course structure
Part A: Fundamental Information Technology studies
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| SIT719 | Analytics for Security and Privacy |
| SIT725 | Applied Software Engineering |
| SIT726 | Information Technology Innovations and Entrepreneurship |
| SIT753 | Professional Practice in Information Technology |
Part B: Mastery Information Technology studies
| SIT740 | Research and Development in Information Technology |
| SIT722 | Software Deployment and Operation |
| SIT764 | Team Project (A) - Project Management and Practices |
Plus 1 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective unit (1 credit point) (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
Part C: Specialist Information Technology studies
4 core units from a chosen specialisation (4 credit points)
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Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.
Part D: Professional studies
Team Project
| SIT782 | Team Project (B) - Execution and Delivery |
| SIT776 | IT Industry Experience * |
Plus 2 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (2 credit points) (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
OR
Professional Practice
| STP710 | Career Tools for Employability (0 credit points) |
| SIT791 | Professional Practice (2 credit points)* |
Plus 2 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (2 credit points) (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
OR
Research Project^
1 unit (2 credit points) from the following:
| SIT723 | Research Techniques and Applications (2 credit points)+ |
| SIT792 | Minor Thesis (2 credit points)+ |
Plus 2 level 7 SIT or MIS-coded elective units (2 credit points) (excluding SIT771, SIT772, SIT773 and SIT774)
*Students undertaking this unit must have successfully completed STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point unit)
+ Entry is subject to specific unit entry requirements.
^Students interested in pursuing a Higher Degree by Research, including a Masters by Research or PhD are encouraged to undertake the Professional Studies – Research Project pathway and consider using their additional research units (e.g. SIT724, SIT746 and/or SIT747). Students are encouraged to contact Student Central and speak to a course advisor if they are interested in pursuing this option.
Work experience
You may have an opportunity to undertake a placement as part of your course. For more information, please visit deakin.edu.au/sebe/wil.
Details of specialisations
Internet of Things
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000091
Overview
There is a growing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) related skillsets in the IT job market. Many organisations are starting to realise the enormous potential of IoT in their business, however, they also acknowledge the major shortage of experts who are skilled in this domain. This specialisation will help equip IT graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to engage with this expanding area.
Units
| SIT729 | Software Architecture and Scalability for Internet of Things |
| SIT730 | Embedded Systems Development |
| SIT732 | Developing Secure Internet of Things Applications |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
Data science
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000055
Overview
The data science specialisation has been designed to provide students the opportunity to undertake study and develop technical skills in key areas of data science and data analytics.
Units
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| SIT720 | Machine Learning |
And two (2) units from the following:
| SIT741 | Statistical Data Analysis |
| SIT742 | Modern Data Science |
| SIT743 | Bayesian Learning and Graphical Models |
| SIT744 | Deep Learning |
| SIT731 | Data Wrangling |
Networking and cloud technologies
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000021
Overview
Learn to take advantage of modern networking and cloud technologies in the development, deployment, and scaling of enterprise solutions.
Units
Any four (4) units from the following:
| SIT706 | Cloud Computing |
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
| SIT727 | Cloud Automation Technologies |
| SIT722 | Software Deployment and Operation |
| SIT737 | Cloud Native Application Development |
Information Technology Research Training
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000011
Overview
The Information Technology Research Training specialisation is ideally suited to students who are interested in pursuing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), including a Masters by Research or PhD. This specialisation includes four credit points of dedicated research training to support student preparedness for an HDR.
Units
4 credit points from:
| SIT723 | Research Techniques and Applications (2 credit points)^* |
| SIT724 | Research Project (2 credit points)* |
| SIT746 | Research Project (Advanced) (2 credit points)* |
| SIT747 | Research Project (Publication) (2 credit points)* |
| SLE761 | Professional Research Practice |
1 level 7 SIT or MIS elective unit (1 credit point)
^Students who have completed SIT723 as part of the Professional Studies Research Project option should complete 4 credit points from SIT724, SIT746, SIT747, SLE761 and 1 level 7 SIT or MIS elective unit.
* Entry is subject to specific unit entry requirements.
Software and services development
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000023
Overview
Gain theoretical and practical skills in current trends in the analysis, design and implementation of complex and large-scale software systems. Designed with input from industry leaders, there is a strong focus on the development of high quality software using methodologies, tools, techniques and management principles relevant to industry. There is emphasis on the development of web-based and distributed applications and the use and development of open source software.
Units
| SIT707 | Software Quality and Testing |
| SIT708 | Mobile Application Development |
| SIT728 | Blockchain Technologies and Real-World Applications |
| SIT737 | Cloud Native Application Development |
Cyber security
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000028
Overview
Develop skills in securing data, communications and infrastructure as well as investigating, analysing and providing solutions to computer crime. Students gain an understanding of problem solving, communication and technical capabilities related to Information Technology Security and the legal, regulatory and ethical contexts in which these skills are used. The security units provide a solid foundation in areas including information security, internet and network security, access controls and firewalls.
Units
| SIT716 | Computer Networks and Security |
| SIT704 | Ethical Hacking |
And two (2) units from the following:
| SIT703 | Computer Forensics and Investigations |
| SIT735 | Application and Communication Protocol Security |
| SIT736 | Identity, Access Management and Physical Security |
| SIT738 | Secure Coding |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
Emerging technologies for supply chain
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Unit set code
SP-S000062
Overview
Supply chains create the cost efficiencies necessary for company success and their efficient management is crucial to product safety, food security and economic sustainability. The supply chain technologies specialisation is designed to provide students the opportunity to undertake study and develop technical skills in key areas relevant to new technologies used in the management of supply chain logistics, these include simulation and modelling, real-world analytics, optimisation, machine learning and blockchain technologies.
Units
| SIT718 | Real World Analytics |
| MIS713 | Digital Transformation of Supply Chains |
| SIT728 | Blockchain Technologies and Real-World Applications |
and one of
| SIT729 | Software Architecture and Scalability for Internet of Things |
| SIT763 | Cyber Security Management |
| SIT742 | Modern Data Science |
Virtual reality
Campuses
Burwood (Melbourne)
Unit set code
SP-S000083
Overview
Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive digital environment that can replicate lifelike physical environments or portray a fictional artificial world, and makes the user feel they are immersed in that environment in real-life. These can be viewed through a head mounted display (e.g. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive), a smartphone based display (e.g. Google Cardboard) or by standing within a cube or dome showing 3D projections on every surface. VR allows users to interact with these environments and can also create additional sensory experiences including virtual touch through haptic technology, smell, taste and sound. There is a strong emphasis on creating content that will assist in shaping the future of education, training and entertainment.
Career Outcomes
Virtual reality and augmented reality skills are in high demand across a range of industries and graduates may find employment as virtual reality game designers, oculus developers, game producers, 3D designers and gameplay engineers to name a few.
Units
| SIT758 | Assembling Virtual and Augmented Reality Experiences |
| SIT755 | Interactive Application Design for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
| SIT756 | Development for Virtual and Augmented Reality |
| SIT757 | Content Creation for Interactive Experiences |
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, and their study discipline or your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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