Graduates of this course will have the knowledge and skills to anticipate the changing direction of IT and evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies in order to help an organisation achieve its goals and objectives. This course provides its graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to explain and apply appropriate information technology (IT) methodologies to help an individual or organisation achieve its goals and objectives. Students also learn to appreciate the scientific foundations on which IT are built, and to anticipate the changing direction of IT and evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of new technologies. This course is now available to all cognate and non-cognate students.

The Master of Information Technology is ideal for students and professionals who wish to change direction or expand their skillset to pursue a career in IT. There is a great demand for information technology specialists across a wide range of industries. Career opportunities exist in internet/web development, technology and network management, communications, programming, IT consulting, ecommerce, systems analyst, multimedia, software development and web security.