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