Information And Communication Technology (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Information and Communication Technology
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This program is for graduates with an information technology, computer science, computer engineering or a communication and electronic engineering background. Students gain advanced knowledge and skills in the development and application of information and communication technologies within a postgraduate setting.
Course structure
Subjects can include advanced offerings from computer science, computer engineering, communications and electronic engineering, as well as Professional Conduct, Advanced Quality and Reliability for Software, Entrepreneurship in IT, and an Information and Communication Technology project. Students can choose three subjects per semester or four subjects per semester and complete the course in three semesters.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
17 530
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering, or approved international equivalent. Applicants must also have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Students can choose three subjects per semester or four subjects per semester and complete the course in three semesters.
Career opportunities
Employment opportunities in the industry greatly outnumber graduates: this trend is expected to continue for some years. Therefore, graduates can expect to be highly sought-after by a range of industries and organisations seeking people with a high-level ICT qualification.
Professional recognition
This course leads to professional level membership of the Australian Computer Society.