
MITS COURSE FEES
Domestic: $24,000
International: $48,000

FLEXIBLE LEARNING MODE
Online or On Campus

FITTING YOUR TIME
Full time or Part time

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Master of Information Technology And Systems (MITS) Domestic
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.
There are few providers that offer you the flexibility of an online degree in the information technology space, whereas we do. So you can study with us no matter where you are, at your own pace.
Experience the VIT advantage
We offer online, in-class and a hybrid of the two, depending on the pathways that best suit our students. 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.
Chirag Sorathiya – MITS Final Year, Final Semester
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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
Domestic Students
Course Fee | $1,500 per unit e.g. 16 unit MITS without RPL – $24,000 e.g. 12 unit MITS with RPL – $18,000 |
Payment Options | Fee-Help, Upfront, Payment Plan
FEE-HELP is a loan from the Commonwealth Government and is available for eligible students to assist in financing their studies. For more information about these loans including eligibility criteria please visit the Study Assist website |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Scholarship Programs | EQUITY Scholarship Program VIT ACADEMIC Scholarship Program |
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 domestic students. For further information, please email: [email protected] |
Academic Structure
Course Code | MITS9118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CRICOS Code | 096838D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration | Dependent on how many units and whether full-time or part-time. Normally a full-time MITS will be a 2 year course. *Part-time calculated at half course load, but you can take anywhere from 1-4 units each semester. |
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Delivery Modes | Face to Face/ Online/ Full Time/ Part Time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intake | Refer to Intake Dates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course Qualification | A total of 96 credit points will satisfy the requirements for qualification. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exit QualificationsGraduate Certificate of Information Technology and Systems (GCITS) – 4 Units, Qualification RuleTo 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
MITS UNIT STRUCTURE
MITS SPECIALISATIONSMITS WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
MITS WITH ARCHITECTURE
MITS WITH 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
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.
In addition, there are very few providers that offer you the flexibility of an online degree in the information technology space, whereas we do. So you can study with us no matter where you are in Australia, at your own pace.
What is the difference between full time and part time study?
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.
Is there financial aid available?
Financial aid is available depending on your circumstances and where you are resident. Please contact our team at [email protected] to know more.
Domestic students do not have financial aid, but they may be eligible for FEE-HELP from the government and could be eligible for our scholarships.
In addition, New Zealand citizens may be eligible for FEE-HELP.
In order to be deemed eligible to access FEE-HELP a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder must:
- have first entered Australia at least 10 years ago as a dependent child aged under 18 years of age; and
- have been ordinarily resident in Australia for the previous 10 years (that is, you have been physically present in Australia for at least eight out of the past 10 years) and 18 months out of the last two years at the time of application for the loan; and
- meet all other eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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.
Am I a domestic student?
You are considered a domestic student if you:
– are an Australian citizen; or
– are an Australian permanent resident visa holder; or
– are a New Zealand Special Category Visa holder, have been ordinarily resident in Australia for 10 years and entered Australia before the age of 18 over 10 years ago.
THE MITS EXPERIENCE AT VIT
THE MITS EXPERIENCE AT VIT