All market sectors embrace new digital and technological advances to remain competitive.

Fields such as data science, business process management, process mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber security, virtual and augmented reality, business analytics, data visualisation, and the Internet of Things continue to evolve rapidly.  

QUT has revised its postgraduate IT offerings in response to emerging industry trends. 

It offers one of the largest ranges of study specialisations within a postgraduate IT degree with eight majors, from those connecting IT to business domains to those highly technical.

The Majors are Business Analysis, Business Process Management, Computer Science, Cyber Security and Networks, Data Science, Enterprise Systems, Executive IT, and Software Development.

You can submit your application without choosing a major by selecting the “Nominate at start of studies” option. 

Real-world learning

During your studies, you will experience a range of learning approaches, including:

• project-based units requiring you to apply theoretical and technical knowledge in the development of artefacts such as software applications, business cases, technical specifications, conceptual models and theoretical frameworks;
• using real-world and research-inspired problems within units;
• using advanced analytical, conceptual and logical thinking processes to solve novel and complex issues;
• Covering relevant contemporary IT and interpersonal capabilities necessary for you to be prepared to move into senior professional positions.

• Award Certificates
• Academic Transcripts
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Translations of documents in a language other than English
• English Language Proficiency

• 2-year program

A completed recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale).

• 1.5-year program*

A completed recognised bachelor's degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale) or

A recognised graduate certificate in information technology with a minimum grade point average 4.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale).

• 1-year program*

A completed Australian honours bachelor's degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) or

A recognised graduate diploma in information technology with a minimum grade point average 4.0 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).

*Note: As part of QUT’s application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5- or 1-year program if you are eligible.  

Please indicate this on your application form if you wish to be only considered for the 2-year program.

Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology will help you meet the English language requirements of the IN20 Master of Information Technology program. 

On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Communication with the required results, you are guaranteed a place in the second semester of the chosen Master of Information Technology program.