Master of Applied Information Technology – VU Sydney
The Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT) is a flexible, accredited course, providing advanced training for students with an IT degree.
Areas of focus include cyber security, machine learning and data science. You’ll build on your computing skills, preparing for senior IT roles. Hands-on, practical classes let you develop and enhance the skills shaped out of theory. This course provides flexibility through face-to-face and online learning.
We focus on solving real-world problems in:
cloud computing (with practicals using Amazon Web Services)
cyber security
data warehousing
machine learning
data science through advanced project and thesis
advanced programming
software engineering
wireless and mobile networking
mobile applications
data analytics
project management.
You’ll develop new ideas for the IT field, either through an industry project or research activities designed to lead into a PhD. Our experienced lecturers, excellent research facilities and connections to industry give you the opportunity and support to contribute original and important ideas.
You'll also be able to take part in an industry placement program, helping you kick-start your career.
This course and its research programs are regularly reviewed to ensure current practice and IT industry developments are included.
Campus Information
SYDNEY
Kent Street: Level 2, 545 Kent St, Sydney
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- July
- Oct
- Nov
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.
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: 083015F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
55488 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 200 AUD