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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely during 2022 if they are unable to undertake face-to-face study. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely. For the latest updates on course availability, visit the COVID-19 information page.
About this course
If you are an IT professional or technically skilled graduate aiming to make the transition into management, the Master of Information Technology Management will help you develop the skills to manage the design, delivery and operation of business technologies effectively. It will equip you with an in-depth understanding of key areas such as data analytics, business intelligence, IT strategy and IT project management.
This professional degree program will prepare you to succeed in managing areas that use technology to expand business endeavours. It will equip you with an in-depth understanding of key areas such as data analytics, business intelligence, IT strategy and IT project management.
This course has no specialisation or major.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Candidates for the Master of Information Technology Management complete 72 credit points (cp) made up of at least 3 core units of study (18cp), subject to meeting prior learning requirements and timetabling.
After completing 24 cp of coursework, candidates may select 12cp of information technology project units of study. Projects are normally related to a student's area of employment.
Candidates who achieve a minimum distinction average in their first 24 cp of study may be eligible for the research pathway.
Candidates pursuing a research pathway complete INFO5993 IT Research Methods (6 cp) plus COMP5702 IT Research Project A (12 cp) and COMP5704 IT Research Project B (6cp).
The research project is undertaken on an approved topic under the supervision of an academic staff member, subject to the approval of the School.
Classes for this course are held either during the evening or online to accommodate your professional and other external commitments.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. Students currently studying a Master of Information Technology Management who are exiting the degree after 1 semester or completion of 24 credit points are may be eligible for a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Computing, from which they may transfer into the Master of Information Technology Management after satisfactorily completing at least 24 credit points with a credit average, allowing them to obtain a Master of Information Technology in just two years of full-time study.
If you are interested in pursuing further study after completing the Graduate Diploma in Computing (GDC), you may apply for the Master of Information Technology (MIT), Master of Information Technology Management (MITM) or Master of Information Technology/Master of Information Technology Management (MIT/MITM) by submitting a new application. GDC graduates may be eligible for recognition for prior learning when being admitted into MIT, MITM, or MIT/MITM.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
The Master of Information Technology Management has been developed under the guidelines of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and has been accredited by the ACS as a professional level course in Information Technology.
