Specialised Electives – Cyber Security Stream

Specialised Electives – Data Analytics Stream

Specialised Electives – Digital Enterprise Stream

Applicants must have successfully completed:

• A Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 equivalent) or higher in any discipline; OR
• A Bachelor degree (AQF level 7 equivalent) or higher in a relevant discipline. *

* Students with an IT background can potentially apply for credit for any of the first four units.

English language requirements for Master of Information Technology entry:

• IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or better with no band below 6.0; OR
• IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 20; OR
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade B; OR
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): total score of 180 or over; OR
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2): Grade A; OR
• PTE Academic Module with score over 58; OR
• Certificate IV in ESL

The English language qualification must be less than two years old.

Applicants who have lived in an English-speaking country and do not automatically meet the above English Language proficiency requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants who do not meet the Institute’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer, with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course prior to commencing their course.

Mathematics requirements for Master of Information Technology entry:

• Successful completion of a mathematics unit (or equivalent) from a postsecondary or higher education provider (the post-secondary or higher education provider must be listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles), OR
• Successful completion of the KIHE’s Tertiary Education Mathematics Test with a minimum score of 65%

The KIHE’s Tertiary Education Mathematics Test covers numbers, algebra, data & graphs, probability, and statistics.

All students will attempt this test in the beginning of their first study period to identify those who may require additional support in mathematics.

Upon successful completion of the Master of IT, students will have developed:

• Advanced technical knowledge and skills in information technology to address real-world problems in diverse contexts.
• Comprehensive and integrated working knowledge of established and emerging information technologies and their application across various professional settings.
• Communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders from various backgrounds, enabling them to work cohesively in teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to critically analyse complex issues, synthesise, and implement effective solutions to solve complex real-world problems.
• Comprehensive understanding of ethical standards and professional practices in all aspects of information technology, demonstrating integrity, responsibility, and accountability in decision-making and behaviour.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and techniques to plan, design, and recommend innovative solutions to complex problems in the evolving field of information technology, coupled with continuous.

Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context.

Kingsford Institute of Higher Education has developed open and accessible guidelines to grant credit towards a course of study based on prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience. You can access this policy on the page “About Us”.

This policy maximises the credit students can gain for learning already undertaken and preserves the integrity of learning outcomes or discipline requirements of the award to which it applies.

This policy incorporates the best practice principles outlined in the AQF Qualifications Pathways Policy.

Accreditation is part of KIHE’s commitment to delivering quality, consistency and credibility across our offerings, and an assurance that learners can have every confidence in their engagement with us ongoing.

Our degree program is accredited by Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and fully aligned with the AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework)

Graduates of the Master of Information Technology will possess advanced cognitive, analytical, and problem-solving skills; sound professional judgement; and the capacity to make strategic, evidence-based decisions in complex IT contexts. They will be able to communicate technical and non-technical concepts confidently and persuasively with diverse stakeholders, while demonstrating a strong understanding of ethical, social, and professional responsibilities in the IT domain.

Equipped with a deep, specialised knowledge of information technology and its applications, graduates will be positioned for specialist roles across IT industry in different sectors including technology, finance, healthcare, government, education, and professional services. They will be prepared to contribute to multinational corporations, government agencies, small to medium enterprises, start-ups, and not-for-profit organisations, and will be well-suited for roles that demand advanced technical expertise and strategic thinking in IT.