Master of Information Technology

A Master of Information Technology (also known as a Master in Information Technology or MS in Information Technology) is designed for those who have studied a bachelor degree or have relevant work experience. You can expand your current knowledge and skills to excel in your chosen industry.

With advanced technical and analytical skills, you will be qualified to work as an IT professional in a variety of settings, both within Australia and globally.

At UniSQ, when you study an Information Technology masters, you will study a variety of subjects which include programming, ICT project management, digital revolution and system analytics and design for IT professionals. 

Gain a strong start to your career in information technology with UniSQ. According to the Good Universities Guide, 2025, we are rated 5/5 stars for postgraduate:

• graduate starting salary
• social equity
• student: teacher ratio
• Computing and information systems student support.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about how you can study an Information Technology masters at UniSQ. 

Yes! At UniSQ our Master of Information Technology is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised in other countries. The Seoul Accord is a multi-lateral agreement that allows ACS accreditation to be recognised globally. This means when you graduate with a MS in Information Technology, your degree will be recognised by other countries that are members of the Accord.

At UniSQ, you can choose your own Master of Information Technology specialisation, tailoring your learning journey to align with your personal interests and career goals.

Information Technology masters specialisations you can choose from at UniSQ include:

• Computer Technology – Learn the industry-relevant skills you need in computer theory, practice and research. This specialisation is comparable to a Master of Computer Science at other learning institutions.
• Network Engineering – Study a range of advanced network engineering courses and gain the expertise to thrive in a dynamic and high-demand industry.
• Software Development - explore fundamental concepts in areas such as software engineering and IT system administration while having the opportunity to complete industry-relevant software development courses.

The duration of an Information Technology Masters (also known as a Masters of Information Technology) will vary depending on the education provider you choose.

At UniSQ, our Master of Information Technology will take you approximately two years to complete. Some students choose to study part-time, which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses. 

Your career options with a Masters of Information Technology (also known as an IT Masters) will vary depending on your specialisation and if you’d like to work in private or public sectors. MS in Information Technology graduates enjoy successful careers, including:

• computer engineer
• computer programmer
• computer systems engineer
• cyber security analyst
• data base administrator
• network administrator
• software developer
• web developer.

With a national shortage of IT professionals, the need for skilled workers has never been greater, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. As a qualified IT professional, you can look forward to a lucrative and diverse career with abundant job opportunities. 

Yes! At UniSQ we offer an online Masters in Information Technology, allowing you to study where and when it suits your life. We’ve been delivering distance education for over 40 years, so you can be sure that you are learning your Information and Communications Technology degree from the experts in online education.

Discover more about the different ways you can study at UniSQ.