Overview

From programming and systems fundamentals to cybersecurity, cloud platforms and emerging technologies, ACU’s postgraduate information technology courses (online) focus on skills that are immediately applicable in professional IT environments.

The course emphasises hands-on learning, applied projects and ethical practice. You’ll learn to design, manage and secure technology systems, understand risk and governance, and apply IT solutions responsibly across diverse organisational contexts.

Graduates leave with the technical capability, professional judgement and confidence required to succeed in a fast-moving digital landscape.

Careers

ACU’s fully online information technology courses are designed to support long-term career growth across a broad IT landscape. Begin with the graduate certificate to build essential skills and a robust foundation. Then progress seamlessly into the Master of Information Technology to deepen your expertise and move into more advanced or leadership-focused roles.

Accreditation

Made up of units accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Programme Structure

Build a strong foundation across the core areas of information technology, including programming, systems, networking, cybersecurity and data management. Through practical learning aligned to real-world IT environments, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to apply what you learn from day one.

Designed for career-changers, upskillers and professionals looking to transition into IT or progress to further postgraduate study, this course provides a supported pathway into the tech sector – helping you build capability, credibility and momentum for what comes next.

You can complete ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Online) in as little as 6 months with full-time study. Delivered 100 per cent online, you can study around your existing commitments with convenience and flexibility. To graduate, you’ll need to acquire 40 credit points.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 32 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS - 00004G
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
At least two years of industry experience in a relevant role.

Tuition Fees

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4768 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and cost shown is with a Commonwealth supported place applied. Course costs are based on 2026 tuition fees and subject to change.

Funding

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