Study the foundation and core subjects to foster advanced critical analysis skills and comprehensive knowledge of tools and technologies.

Benefit from the opportunity to gain hands-on experience applying your new skills to real-world problems. Learn from leading industry experts in a variety of workplaces.

Choose one of the three majors outlined below, plus select from a wide range of electives. For international students, depending on the relevant visa program requirements, this course may be specified on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection ‘skilled occupation’ list. Check the most updated list with the department to confirm.

Refer to the handbook for a detailed overview of subjects.

Computing and Networking

Build your knowledge of the architecture, performance and security of layers two, three, and four of the internet. Learn how to design, test, and deploy mobile applications using a modern mobile platform. Build your understanding of fundamental data structures and associated algorithms. Students explore the interface between humans and computers, and examine the importance of big data analysis and data mining. Please note: The Computing and Networking Major offered at the Brisbane campus is currently undergoing accreditation.  Students who wish to graduate with this major prior to confirmation of accreditation should consult their Course Coordinator before applying for graduation.

Business Informatics

Learn from industry experts about the issues involved in administering an enterprise size database system. Students expand their knowledge about building and managing business intelligent systems, interpreting business statistics and developing practical decision models. You will gain hands-on experience with delivering services over the web by completing a practical project. Explore the importance of database technology and delve into the detail of advanced data mining techniques for intelligence informatics. This major is not available in Townsville.

Interactive Technologies and Games Design

Gain real-world experience in the design and implementation of a database service over the web. You will deepen your understanding of interface design and useability, and discover a range of simulation methods and other AI techniques. Hone your animation skills and design your own 3D computer game. This major is only available in Singapore.

Majors

The JCU Master of Information Technology offers the following majors.

Computing and Networking

Solve the problems of tomorrow with specialist knowledge in advanced computing, programming, information systems and networking. JCU students learn from world experts in cutting-edge facilities to discover how to create technology solutions to human problems through human-computer interaction, advanced algorithm analysis, and complex data communication principles.

Business Informatics

Students develop highly sought after integrated knowledge that combines information technology, management, and business intelligence.

World-class lecturers who are committed to student success help JCU master’s students build on undergraduate knowledge.

The Business Informatics major provides an in-depth understanding of data analysis and decision modelling, business intelligence and data mining, enterprise database systems, and advanced databases and applications.

This major is offered in Singapore and Brisbane for international students only.

Gain specialist knowledge in one of the fastest evolving industries in Australia. Benefitting from small class sizes, JCU Master's students become technology leaders, with expert tuition from world-renowned lecturers.

Graduates have a deep understanding of human-computer interaction, intelligent agents and simulation, and advanced game design. Interactive Technologies and Games Design

This major is offered in Singapore only.

JCU Master of Information Technology graduates are highly skilled and well equipped to solve technology challenges of the future.

With around 75% of future jobs predicted to require STEM skills^, you could pursue a career in virtually any industry.

A JCU Master of Information Technology will equip you to advise and lead technology related organisational decision making.

Graduates are eligible to become an Associate Member of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).