Master of Information and Communications Technology
Supercharge your career prospects by becoming equipped with high-level professional skills. The Master of Information and Communications Technology will develop your understanding in data analytics, data science engineering, data and process management, domain knowledge and research methods.
In this program you will:
- Understand the ethical implications with respect to privacy and security in the analysis and use of data
- Understand how the effective management and use of data has, and will continue, to transform organisations through digital innovation
- Apply research methods and skills to develop innovative solutions to business problems
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Fee-payingStart
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Online
- Total courses
- 16
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- UniSC program code
- BU708
Required courses (13) 180 units
SEC601
SEC602
SEC603
SEC604
ICT701
ICT702
ICT703
ICT704
ICT706
INF701
PRM701
SCI700
SCI701
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
To be considered for admission candidates require completion of a recognised Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or successful completion of Graduate Certificate in ICT or Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.
Students who have completed a Bachelor Degree 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.
Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements.
Please note that offshore international students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This program is not available to onshore international students on a Student Visa.
Additional entry information
Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency, refer to English language requirements.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
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Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$21,474