Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations)

The Master of Professional Information Technology from Charles Sturt University will put you at the cutting edge of the IT industry - where employers need you to be. Designed specifically for international students, this course gives you all the fundamental tech skills you need – and you’ll be able to choose a specialisation in an in-demand area, such as data science, artificial intelligence, cyber security, networking or software development.

Plus, you'll gain essential job-ready skills through an extensive work-integrated learning program. High performing students will also have the option of undertaking a research pathway in their chosen area.

Course highlights

Get real-world experience

A third of this course is devoted to work-integrated learning. You’ll gain essential employability skills plus practical experience with employers: building professional networks, using industry technology and learning from experts.

Specialise in an industry need

The specialisations you can choose from reflect the career areas where the industry needs professionals. The Australian and New Zealand Classification of Occupations predicts that there will be a 24 per cent growth in data science employment in the next five years, and 26 per cent for those working in computer networking. And by 2030, Australia will need 161,000 more experts in artificial intelligence. So wherever you choose to take your career, you’ll be in demand.

Learn from industry professionals

Charles Sturt University is one of the largest providers of postgraduate IT education in Australia. You’ll learn from academics who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom, and who are committed to making your learning industry-relevant and aligned with today’s – and tomorrow’s – IT trends.

Specialisations

Artificial Intelligence

Design and develop business applications using artificial intelligence.

Cybersecurity

Gain advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of digital forensics, the dark web and cloud security.

Data Science

Analyse, manage and draw actionable insights from big data.

Networking

Gain expertise in the design and management of computer networks.

Software Development

Develop an understanding of software design methodologies and learn specialist skills in various programming languages, including Python, Java and mobile app development.

CRICOS code: 107953F

Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is dedicated to providing a degree and student experience like no other university. Our approach to teaching and learning combined with hands-on experience ensures Charles Sturt graduates have the best opportunities to kickstart careers in their chosen profession.

Be the grad who gets the job

Join the university with the highest graduate employment rate in Australia* – more Charles Sturt University grads get jobs faster than grads from any other uni. Employers know Charles Sturt grads are skilled, confident and ready to get to work

Connections with industry

Our academics and teaching staff are well-connected. So when you graduate, you’ll already have a wide network of industry contacts who can help you kickstart your career. We also work with national and international organisations to give you the most relevant knowledge.

Charles Sturt University's international links

Charles Sturt University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and is partly funded by the Australian government. Charles Sturt University has over 60 partnerships in more than 25 countries that facilitate research, course delivery, cultural exchange, student and staff exchange and a diverse range of other educational activities.

**Good Universities Guide 2022/23

Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. Charles Sturt University CRICOS Provider Number: 00005F.