Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing)
Specialising in Cyber Security
Choose your specialisation
Data Analytics
The Data Analytics specialisation is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to store, manage, organise and analyse data from a variety of computer systems.
Information Systems
The Information Systems specialisation helps students develop the expertise in analysing, protecting, designing and specifying information systems.
Mobile and Cloud Computing
The Mobile and Cloud Computing specialisation teaches the design, coding, testing and operation of distributed, cloud-based and mobile computer systems.
Software Development
The Software Development specialisation specifically targets software developers that can develop and test computer programs as well as manage software quality.
Cyber Security
The Cyber Security specialisation gives students the core skills to identify, demonstrate, diagnose and fix threats in software information systems.
Overview
The Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing) course is designed for students who wish to master theoretical and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support, and maintenance of IT solutions. Course graduates will have the skills and knowledge required to work at an advanced level in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. These skills will also provide them with a pathway for research and further learning.
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- IT Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Database Manager
- Network Manager
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Strong industry connections and co-creation
As part of the Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing), all students are required to undertake the capstone project normally in their final semester. It requires students to work with industry clients from external organisations or businesses to deliver viable solutions to real-world problems.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Ranked top 10 Australian university for Computer Science and Electronics
85.1% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating
The median income for PG graduates nine years out is $105.5K
Ranked top 100 in the world for Computer Science and Engineering
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022-
Swinburne was the obvious choice for me. The course offers a variety of units to choose from and the project work has given me insight into workplace practices. Swinburne has students from almost every part of the world and the environment on campus is friendly, which makes it easy to adapt for someone coming from a different country.
Jyoti , Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing)
