All market sectors embrace new digital and technological advances to remain competitive (source: Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)).  

The prevalence of digital technologies in the industry results in a growing demand for savvy IT professionals across various sectors and roles.

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.  

Business investment in these areas continues to grow, as does the demand for expertise in these areas (source: Australia’s Digital Pulse, ACS/Deloitte). 

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.

You do not have to choose a major at the time of your application, but you must select one major at the start of your studies.

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

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 of 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 of 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 eligible.  

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

University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation for Postgraduate Studies

The University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation (UCTP) for Postgraduate Studies is designed to help you meet the English language requirements for a QUT postgraduate degree that requires an overall IELTS score of 6.5 for entry. During this one-semester program, you will study one faculty unit while developing your:

• academic English language
• lateral thinking
• research skills
• presentation skills