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Master of Information and Communications Technology

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry is one of the fastest growing and changing fields

The Master of Information and Communications Technology will boost your career prospects by equipping you with high-level professional skills. You will develop your understanding in data analytics, data science engineering, data and process management, domain knowledge and research methods. You will understand the ethical implications with respect to privacy and security in the analysis and use of data, how the effective management and use of data has and will continue to transform organisations through digital innovation. You will apply research methods and skills to develop innovative solutions to business problems.

Study locations
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • SouthBank (from Semester 1/2018)
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
092873M
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Semester 3
Study mode
On campus
Total courses
16
Total units
192
Program length (full-time)
2 years
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$11,900
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$47,600
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.

The Master of Information and Communications Technology will boost your career prospects by equipping you with high-level professional skills. You will develop your understanding in data analytics, data science engineering, data and process management, domain knowledge and research methods. You will understand the ethical implications with respect to privacy and security in the analysis and use of data, how the effective management and use of data has and will continue to transform organisations through digital innovation. You will apply research methods and skills to develop innovative solutions to business problems.

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to possess and undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent. Students who have completed a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in Information and Communication Technology may be eligible to apply for 48 units of block credit. The 48 units (four courses) credited will be determined by the courses students have completed and will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be prepared to undertake careers in the ICT field including business analyst, data scientist, database administrator, and systems administrator.

Professional Membership / Accreditation

Professional Accreditation with the Australia Computer Society will be sought upon the commencement of the program.

Program structure

Required courses (13)

BUS703
ICT700
ICT701
ICT702
ICT703
ICT704
ICT705
ICT706
ICT707
ICT710
MGT726
PRM701

PLUS select 1 course from:

ICT708
ICT709

Elective courses (3)

Select any 3 postgraduate level (500, 600 or 700 coded) courses from the School of Business *. These elective courses can be used to complete a specialisation in Project Management.

* It is highly recommended that students who do not have a mathematics or IT background complete BUS501 as part of their elective courses.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
  • Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Register your selected specialisation