Information Technology La Trobe University

Overview

La Trobe University ’s Master of Information Technology lets you ride the IT wave and set yourself up for a successful tech career.This degree builds your technical expertise and gives you strong, industry-standard IT skills. It’s also flexible – you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in one of several booming areas, including cloud analytics, artificial intelligence or cybersecurity.Your degree is designed to ensure the skills and knowledge you build are well-suited to future industry needs. Your teachers are IT professionals who’ll share industry insights and make sure you graduate ready to work.Shape your degree to fit your personal and professional goals with a range of electives. Build expertise in areas that interest you, such as app development, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, Internet of Things (IoT), user experience design, cybersecurity and more.Supplement your skills with free certifications through our partnership with Microsoft. Administered via on-campus exams, these certifications give you practical skills you can apply in a wide range of industries and workplaces.From day one, hands-on experience is a top priority. Our innovative on-campus Cisco labs offer a range of networking capabilities – and they’re available to you 24/7. We’re also home to the Centre for Technology Infusion and the La Trobe Cyber Security Research Hub.

Course outcomes

When you graduate from La Trobe’s online Master of Information Technology, you’re ready for roles in this rapidly growing sector with the holistic skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience in:Database, networks and programming

• Gain essential skills in programming, mobile app development, logic and data structures, and computer architecture.

Software engineering and intelligent systems

• Develop your software engineering skills and learn full-stack web development, including front end and software development.

Internet computing

• Learn cloud computing, programming languages and system design.

IT-related logical thinking

• Improve your Java knowledge and skills for programming, algorithms and data structures that work.

Accreditation

ACS-accredited