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Master of Information and Communications Technology

Upgrade your skills in a fast-growing field.

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 location
  • SouthBank
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
092873M
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
2 years
Annual tuition fee 2019
A$26,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$53,200
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.
Study location
  • South Bank
UniSC program code
BU708
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Other requirements
Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency, refer to English language requirements.
Fee type 2019
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
16
Total units
192

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 require completion of a recognised Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent. 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.

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 (12) 144 units

BUS501 Analytical Sciences
ICT700 Environmental Chemistry
ICT701 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
ICT702 Individual Learner Needs
ICT703 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
ICT704 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
ICT705 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
ICT706 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
ICT707 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
ICT710 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
PRM701 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1

PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:

ICT708 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2
ICT709 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 postgraduate level (500, 600 or 700 coded) courses (48 units) from USC Business School.

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 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.