MITS COURSE FEES

International: $48,000

FLEXIBLE LEARNING MODE

On-campus / Blended

FITTING YOUR TIME

Multiple intakes in a year

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  • Fast Growing IT Sector
  • Skills Shortages Pushing Up IT Salaries
  • Degree That Prepares You For Many Paths
  • Accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

Master of Information Technology And Systems (MITS) International

There are frequent and exciting developments and changes happening in the IT industry all the time. The Master of Information Technology And Systems degree (MITS) equips you with the latest knowledge for the workplace. It is for both career changers and the ambitious, often the key to leadership and that next promotion.

There is a lot of choice out there in providers of a Master of IT degree. Many of these degrees, however, can be narrowly focused and more coding oriented, locking you into hyperspecialised knowledge. This may limit some of your employment options/paths.

A MITS degree on the other hand, as the name suggests, takes a systems wide approach. We believe this may expand your potential employment paths and ensure your knowledge stays more future-relevant in a fast and ever-changing world.

VIT - YOUR PARTNER

Experience the VIT advantage

We offer online, in-class and blended (online and in-class), depending on the unit and the timetable. You choose your mode of study. You choose your own pace.

The VIT advantage is clear:

  • Affordable education taught by academic experts.
  • Dedicated student support.
  • Quality education since 1998.

I am a team leader for an internship project for a Melbourne based organisation, involved in developing cost effective cloud-based solutions for database storage with data security, user authentication, resource scalability and load balancing. This internship has provided me with an opportunity to apply my skills to real world industry challenges.

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Career Support

We understand that the MITS degree is ultimately an investment to advance your goal of getting a new job, or that promotion, or career change.There has been huge growth in the IT industry, with a lot of opportunities as businesses have moved online, cyber security has become of increasing importance, newer technologies such as Blockchain have been becoming popular and companies using big data to improve the efficiency of their marketing and sales divisions. IT is flexible, allowing many people to work away from the office.

The MITS degree prepares you to take up professional IT positions in a wide variety of industries.

Our teaching staff support you throughout your degree to help you understand the job market, where the current opportunities are and what strategies will help you.


The VIT coordinator for internship and industry engagement contacts with various partners will not only help students with internships during their degree but also when seeking work upon graduation.

Fees

International Students

Course Fee $3,000 per unit
e.g. 16 unit MITS without RPL – $48,000
e.g. 12 unit MITS with RPL – $36,000
Payment Options Upfront, Payment Plan
Eligibility Criteria
  • A recognised Bachelor Degree in Information Technology (for four units RPL credits); or
  • A recognised Bachelor Degree in any discipline
  • An overseas recognised Bachelor Degree (recommended four years) is equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 (for more info, visit website: www.aqf.edu.au)
Scholarship Programs Refer to Fees & Scholarships
How To Apply Apply Here

Admissions

You can join the Master of Information Technology and Systems degree if you have a recognised Bachelor Degree in Information Technology (for four units RPL credits toward your postgraduate degree) or a recognised Bachelor Degree in any discipline.

Information on how to apply can be found here for international students.

For further information, please email: [email protected]

Academic Structure

VIT’s Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) is a Post-Graduate course at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 9.
Course Code MITS9118
CRICOS Code 096838D
Duration Full time for a 16 unit MITS is 2 years
Delivery Locations
  • Melbourne Campus: Level 14, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne,
    Level 6-10, 235 Queen Street, Melbourne,
    Level 6, 118 Queen Street, Melbourne
  • Sydney Campus: 157-161 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
  • Adelaide Campus: Level 2, 112 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia 5000
  • Geelong Campus: Level 1, 191 Ryrie St, Geelong, Victoria 3220
Delivery Modes Face to Face/ Full Time/ Part Time/ On-line
Intake Refer to Intake Dates
Course Qualification A total of 96 credit points will satisfy the requirements for qualification

Exit Qualifications

Graduate Certificate of Information Technology and Systems (GCITS) – 4 Units,
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Systems (GDITS) – 8 Units

Qualification Rule

To graduate with MITS, you need to have completed 16 units (96 credit points). If you have studied related undergraduate, you may be eligible to receive advanced standing through recognition of prior learning / credit transfer (RPL / CT) for 4 of the 16 units. To graduate you must have satisfied the requirements of all 8 core units and 6 elective and advance electives units as well as the mandatory Capstone Project worth 12 credit points.

*Specialisation Streams

  • Stream 1: Software Engineering
  • Stream 2: Analytics
  • Stream 3: Architecture

MITS UNIT STRUCTURE

Foundation Core Units
  • MITS4001 Business Information Systems
  • MITS4002 Object Oriented Software Development
  • MITS4003 Database System
  • MITS4004 IT Networking and Communication
Core Units
  • MITS5001 IT Project Management
  • MITS5002 Software Engineering Methodology
  • MITS5003 Wireless Networks and Communication
  • MITS5004 IT Security
Elective Units
  • MITS5501 Software Quality, Change Management and Testing
  • MITS5502 Developing Enterprise Systems
  • MITS5503 Mobile Computing
  • MITS5504 Interaction Design and Usability
  • MITS5505 Knowledge Management
  • MITS5506 Enterprise Application Integration
  • MITS5507 Business Process Modelling and Management
  • MITS5508 Agile Methodology
  • MITS5509 Intelligent Systems for Analytics
  • MITS5513 Distributed Systems and Block Chain Technologies Applications Development
  • MITS5514/MDSC5002 Machine Learning
Advance Elective Units
  • MITS6001 Cloud Computing
  • MITS6002 Business Analytics
  • MITS6003 Enterprise and IT Solutions Architecture
  • MITS6004 Enterprise Resources Planning
  • MITS6005 Big Data
  • MITS6011 Advanced Research Topics in Information Technology
  • MITS6012 Advanced Research Topics in Information Management
Projects
  • MITS6500 Capstone Project

MITS SPECIALISATIONS

Specialization Requirements: Student must complete the following electives scoring an overall B grade average or above.

MITS WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
MITS5501 Software Quality, Change Management and Testing
MITS5502 Developing Enterprise Systems
MITS6004 Enterprise Resources Planning
MITS6500 Capstone Project (related to Software Development)
MITS WITH ARCHITECTURE
MITS5507 Business Process Modelling and Management
MITS5506 Enterprise Application Integration
MITS6003 Enterprise and IT Solutions Architecture
MITS6500 Capstone Project (related to IT/Software Architecture)
MITS WITH ANALYTICS
MITS5509 Intelligent Systems for Analytics
MITS6002 Business Analytics
MITS6005 Big Data
MITS6500 Capstone Project (related to Analytics)

Note: Students who enter without a prior IT related Bachelor Degree (equivalent standard to an Australian Bachelor degree) and exit early are eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology and Systems (GCITS – four subjects). This exit is not available to students who enroll with a prior IT qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree (AQF 7).

Academic Faculty

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) Course accredited and is the qualification recognised by the Australian Government?

The Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the regulator of higher education and the accrediting authority for higher education courses in Australia. You may look up the National Register for this course. VIT is registered by TEQSA to offer and confer Australian higher education award for the completion of an accredited Australian course of study – MITS.

 

The qualification conferred upon completion is recognised by the Australian Government and will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market, both in Australia and overseas.

TEQSA’s National Register shows the course is pending renewal. Is the course currently accredited?

Yes, the Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) course is currently accredited by TEQSA.

 

You may see on the National Register that the Course is pending renewal. This is because TEQSA accredits higher education courses for a certain period of time, and almost all higher education providers must renew the course accreditation when the current accreditation expires. The renewal of accreditation with TEQSA is typically a lengthy process, during which time, the National Register will show that the course is pending renewal and the current course accreditation continues until TEQSA makes a decision. The same process applies to almost all other providers.

Why would you recommend I study a Master of Information Technology & Systems (MITS) degree at VIT instead of just a Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree elsewhere?

There is a lot of choice out there in providers of a MIT degree. Many of these degrees, however, can be narrowly focused and more coding oriented, locking you into hyperspecialised knowledge. This may limit some of your employment options/paths.

 

A MITS degree on the other hand, as the name suggests, takes a systems wide approach. We believe this may expand your potential employment paths and ensure your knowledge stays more future-relevant in a fast and ever-changing world.

What is the difference between full time and part time study?

“International students are expected to undertake a full-time study load as a condition of their student visa.”

Full time means you study 6-8 units in an academic year. Part time gives you the flexibility to take a lighter course load, which gives many working people more flexibility. Part time study is only available to students not on student visa. It is estimated each unit could take between 6 and 10 hours each week of classes, readings and assignments. This can vary depending on how quickly a student becomes familiar with the course material.

Can I enrol in the Master of Information Technology & Systems (MITS) degree without an undergraduate degree in a related field?

You need a minimum of an undergraduate degree to enrol in the MITS degree. It can be in any discipline and does not have to be in information technology.

Am I likely to receive credit for Recognised Prior Learning?

You may be eligible for 4 units RPL credit if you have a Bachelor of Information Systems or related degree.

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