Pre-Master's Program Information Technology
KEY FACTS
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
Intakes
January, May and August
Location
Newcastle City Campus (NUspace)
Program Fee
$39,780
CRICOS Code
104613F
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OVERVIEW
The University of Newcastle College of International Education Pre-Master’s Program offers a direct pathway for international students wishing to study a range of Master’s degrees at the University of Newcastle. Successful completion of the program provides students with 30 credit points towards various postgraduate degrees.
Pathway
Students of the Pre-Master's Program Information Technology can choose to package with the following degrees:
Master of Cyber Security (0100135)
Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (116512A)
Master of Information Technology (Business Analytics) (083517F)
Master of Information Technology (Management Information Systems) (083517F)
Master of Information Technology (no specialisation) (083517F)
Upon graduation of a Masters of Information Technology at the University of Newcastle, you will be capable of approaching complex problems with a level head, able to manage IT projects effectively and professionally, and have the technical expertise required to take on positions in electronic commerce, information systems, games development, technology management, health informatics or business systems and management.
Your career opportunities are quite diverse with possible career paths as a:
business analyst
database developer
project manager
systems analyst
web developer
software developer
Why study the Pre-Master’s?
Flexible entry and English language requirements.
Our Bridging to Pre-Master’s trimester model means you begin your Master’s courses after just one trimester, and then progress straight into the second trimester of the Master’s program.
You receive extra support to develop your English and academic study skills.
With all the preparation, you still only add an additional four months to your degree.
Entry Requirements
For detailed information about the academic entry requirements for your country of origin please refer to our Entry Requirements page.
Course Structure
Trimester 1: Five core bridging courses (non-credit bearing)
Academic English A
Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Studies
Intercultural Studies
Quantitative Skills for Postgraduate Studies
Study and Research Skills
Trimester 2: English and three credit-bearing courses
Academic English B
Three credit bearing courses depending on your chosen Master’s degree
Select three of the following credit-bearing courses (depending on major):
GSBS6001 Managing Under Uncertainty
SENG6110 Object Oriented Programming
INFT6304 Project Planning and Management
INFO6050 Process Analysis and Problem Solving
INFO6001 Database Management 1 (Tri 1)
INFO6030 Systems Analysis & Design (Tri 2)
INFT6201 Big Data (Tri 3)
INFO6090 Business Intelligence for the Enterprise
These Masters programs are available after successful completion of the Pre-Master's program:
Master of Cyber Security (0100135)
Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (116512A)
Master of Information Technology (Business Analytics) (083517F)
Master of Information Technology (Management Information Systems) (083517F)
Master of Information Technology (no specialisation) (083517F)
Scholarships
Please see Scholarships page for more information.