Master of Information and Communications Technology - University of the Sunshine Coast
Supercharge your career prospects by becoming equipped with high-level professional skills. The Master of Information and Communications Technology will develop your understanding in data analytics, data science engineering, data and process management, domain knowledge and research methods.
In this program you will:
Understand the ethical implications with respect to privacy and security in the analysis and use of data
Understand how the effective management and use of data has, and will continue, to transform organisations through digital innovation
Apply research methods and skills to develop innovative solutions to business problems
Campus Information
Adelaide
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved the result as described below.
IELTS (Academic Module): overall score 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL internet-based test: overall score 79 (minimum section scores: listening 19, speaking 19, reading 18, writing 22)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): overall score 58-64 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): total score of 58
VU English – University Preparation UPU (Undergraduate): Achieved
English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) – EAP 2 (advanced): A grade.
Entry into the Master of Applied Information Technology requires you to have completed one of the following:
Bachelor/Honours degree:
completion of a cognate (similar discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree; or
completion of a non-cognate (any discipline) Bachelor/Honours Degree and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate (similar discipline) field.
International: proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by IELTS - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6 (or equivalent), and either:
postgraduate qualification (AQF8 or higher), or
first degree (AQF7) in the following quantitative disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Science, or equivalent.
Mature: entry into the program is open to applicants with:
postgraduate qualification (AQF8 or higher), or
first degree (AQF7) in the following quantitative disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Science, or equivalent.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for up to 48 credits points against specific coursework units (as detailed below):
degree in computer science or IT
four-year Honours degree in computer science or IT
degree or a Graduate Certificate with IT or Project Management units
postgraduate qualification with IT or Project Management units
combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to one of the items listed above.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
- Course Code: 092873M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 200 AUD