Master of Applied Information Technology

Summary

The Master of Applied Information Technology enables students to undertake an extended study programme in their specialised information technology field. It requires 180 credits and has two pathways:The thesis pathway is a research-based master's programme. It includes a 90-credit level 9 thesis module and aims to prepare students for further studies, such as a doctorate.The research project pathway is considered to be a coursework-based master's programme. It includes a 45-credit level 9 research module (a shorter form of the Thesis module). The pathway aims to prepare students to obtain a more senior position in their field of information technology. An industry internship could be integrated into this pathway.The remaining modules in both pathways are at level 8. Students who want to take more level 8 electives will take the research project pathway, whereas those wishing to undertake more substantial research will take the thesis pathway.