Online Master of Information Technology
Prepare for a successful, long-term career in the tech industry
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Duration
24 months
Cost per subject
$4,150
Total subjects
16
Course benefits
- Career-ready. Learn the skills needed for the variety of today’s IT roles.
- Industry-focused. Choose a specialisation aligned to the most in-demand skills.
- Hands-on. Use the same skills and technologies professionals rely on every day.
Program overview
La Trobe’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.
Career outlook: prepare for a life-long career for in-demand, high-paying roles
It’s forecasted that by 2026 the need for technology workers in Australia will be more than four times faster than the growth rate of the overall workforce and that 122,100 professionals with post-graduate degrees in a technology-based course will be necessary.
View your next careerChoose an industry-focused specialisation
Choosing a specialisation gives you more knowledge and experience in the area you want to focus on in your career. This can make you a top candidate for the role you want after graduation.
At La Trobe, you can choose from three specialisations featuring coursework aligned with the most in-demand careers in the information technology industry.
Course structure: gain real-world experiences
16 subjects
240 credit points
Our online Master of Information Technology prepares students from any academic or professional background with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to step into various technology roles with confidence.
Course completion options
You’ll complete the online Master’s in Information Technology course in a way that makes sense for your career path. Choose from:
- Industry-based learning. Complete part of your learning through your workplace or at another organisation.
- Project-based learning. Use La Trobe’s extensive network to complete a real-world project with one of our partner organisations.
- Research-based learning. Complete industry research that adds to the sector.
Course highlights:
- CSE4001 Network Engineering Fundamentals
- CSE4002 Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- CSE4004 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- CSE4IP Introduction to Programming
Entry requirements: enrol today
No cognate degree required
No application fee
To enrol in La Trobe’s online Master of Information Technology course, you’ll need:
| successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) |
| transcripts from all prior universities |
Fee details: invest in your future
$4,150 per subject
16 subjects
Scholarships available
It’s not too late to step into the in-demand industry of IT. The online Master of Information Technology at La Trobe provides learning pathways to align with your career goals. Regardless of your educational background, you can start building the skills, knowledge and experience you need to accept in-demand positions with high-paying salaries.
Fees are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change. Scholarships are available.
See feesCourse 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.
Graduate certificate and diploma options
Two early exit points mean that every stage of your course contributes to your future career. You can exit the course after six months with a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Fundamentals or exit after one year with a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.
Your teachers
Learn from experienced researchers and practitioners who can guide you through real-life examples and provide industry insights. They’ll provide expert guidance in the online Master of Information Technology so that you can take on in-demand roles with confidence.
Associate Professor Ben Soh is the course coordinator for the Master of IT. Ben obtained his PhD in Computer Science & Engineering (in the area of Secure and Fault-Tolerant Computing under the tutelage of Prof TS Dillon) from La Trobe in 1995. Since then, he has successfully supervised 11 PhD students and published more than 180 peer-reviewed research papers. He has made significant contributions in the following research areas: fault-tolerant and secure computing, cloud computing, information systems research, pervasive wireless network communications, and business process management.
What’s it like to learn online?
As an online student, you’ll work with the same accomplished teachers who deliver our on-campus subjects. You’ll receive one-on-one support and benefit from the same opportunities as our students on campus. However, you’ll get to learn where and when it’s most convenient for you.
Discover moreStudy assist
La Trobe online courses are eligible for FEE-HELP for domestic students. Speak with an enrolment adviser. We can help you discover what’s available to help you pay for your course.
Talk to usFrequently asked questions
We’re always happy to chat with you. If you’d rather talk one-on-one or have a question you don’t see answered here, request more information or call (+61 3) 9917 3009.
You can complete the course in just 14 months if you enrol with a cognate Bachelor’s and study full-time. To see the curriculum, view our subjects page.
Tuition fees range from $47,400–$63,200. Individual subjects are $3,950 each. You’ll need to complete 12 subjects if you have a cognate Bachelor’s or 16 subjects if your Bachelor’s is in another area of study. You can review all fee details here.
The first step is to start your application.
The online Master of Information Technology has four starts a year:
- 28-Feb-22
- 2-May-22
- 18-Jul-22
- 5-Sep-22
The application deadline is ten days prior to the start of the course, but the course may close sooner if it becomes full.
Sources and Citations
*Ranked by the Australian Research Council in 2019 for our research in information systems.