The world is in the midst of an information boom.
Advancements in technology have never been more fast-paced, and businesses only continue to become more competitive. Those with the skills to help businesses to not only keep up but stay ahead, are in high demand.
In the dynamic Macquarie University Information Technology programs, students will gain foundational skills in programming, data storage and modelling, networking, and cyber security.
Students will develop broad and coherent knowledge as well as skills in areas such as:
The learning experience of students will be enhanced by Macquarie’s location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, offering them a multitude of opportunities for collaboration and employment.
Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for overall graduate employment in information technology (QILT, 2017).
For majors, students can choose from the following options:
Major in Cyber Security
This technical degree provides current and practical training for a successful career in the burgeoning field of cyber security.
One third of Australian businesses have suffered from cybercrime, costing Australia more than $1 billion every year.
As businesses continue to rely more heavily on technology, these attacks have only become more sophisticated and costly, creating a critical need for those with cyber security skill sets.
Completing this degree will arm Macquarie students with knowledge or technical skills in:
Career opportunities:
Employers:
Major in Web and Mobile App Development
In this major, students will learn how to apply in-depth knowledge to solve complex web and app design challenges.
Apps play an integral role in this ever-evolving technological world, and app development skills have become highly sought after.
Students gain a variety of technical skills, including:
Students will have the option to choose complementary subjects in:
In the final year, students will undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation to help prepare them for real workplace scenarios.
Career opportunities:
Employers:
Major in Data Science
The amount of data that modern systems are generating is transforming business, government, science and healthcare.
Data science, or applying specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data, is now considered a key skill of the 21st century.
There is an enormous demand for people with this skill set.
Students will learn:
Career opportunities:
Employers:
Other Information Technology Programs offered at Macquarie:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate