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Master of Professional Information Technology

The Charles Sturt University Sydney and Melbourne course accreditation will be sought from the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Key information

Study mode and locations
Study modeOn campusLocationsMelbourne and Sydney
Sessions
Next start dateNovember 16, 2026Session 1March 2, 2026Session 2July 13, 2026Session 3November 16, 2026
Duration
Minimum time2 years full-timeMaximum time2 years
Entry score
See entry requirementsView entry requirements
Indicative fees
International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$35,760 per yearPart-time$17,880 per year
Course points and codes
Credit Points:128AQF:Level 9

Additional information

  • Professionally accredited course

  • Work-integrated learning

  • Credit and admission pathways

  • Integrated Industry connections

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Course information
The course consists of four (4) core subjects, 32 points of compulsory subjects, a four (4) subject specialisation, plus 32 points of professional practice subjects.

Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne will complete structured work integrated learning activities as part of their program of study. The opportunity to undertake work placement may be available for students contingent on satisfactory progression and grades.
Essential set

128 credit points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.
Core subjects

Core

32 credit points

  • ITC505 ICT Project Management (8 points)
  • ITC506 Applied IT Ethics (8 points)
  • ITC544 IT Fundamentals (8 points)
  • ITC556 Database Systems (8 points)
Compulsory subjects

32 credit points

Group A

Compulsory

32 credit points

  • ITC540 IT Infrastructure Management PG (8 points)
  • ITC561 Cloud Computing (8 points)
  • ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics (8 points)
  • ITC595 Information Security (8 points)
Group B

Compulsory

32 credit points

  • ITC535 Research Methods in IT (16 points)
  • ITC536 Research Plan in IT (16 points)
Specialisations

Specialisation

32 credit points

Select one (1) specialisation from the following:

The project completed in ITC571 must align with the chosen specialisation.
Students enrolled at Charles Sturt University Sydney and Charles Sturt Melbourne may have a limited selection of specialisations and electives.
  • AI0001 Artificial Intelligence (32 points)
  • CS0003 Cyber Security (32 points)
  • DE0001 Data Science (32 points)
  • NW0001 Networking (32 points)
  • SV0001 Software Development (32 points)
Professional practice subjects

Skills

32 credit points

  • ITC580 Employability Skills (8 points)
  • ITC598 Professional Communication (8 points)
  • ITC599 Industry Practice (16 points)

Costs

Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2026.

International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$35,760 per yearPart-time$17,880 per year

Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course applicants must meet the minimum entry criteria listed below:

  • A completed Bachelor degree or higher from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). 

Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification will be admitted via Graduate Diploma in Professional Information Technology pathway. For admission to the Graduate Diploma, applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Language requirements

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Source data checked 3 November 2026, 11:12 pm. Showing international · 2026.

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