The Master of Information Technology provides an opportunity for those who are looking for a change of direction in their career or for those who want to enhance their IT qualifications. Those seeking a change of direction can come in without any background in IT and graduate with a sound knowledge and understanding of IT qualifying them for employment in a broad range of positions in private industry, government agencies, or research organizations which have an IT requirement. Similarly, the Master of Information Technology provides candidates who have an IT background with the opportunity to update their qualifications, with a number of entry options that recognize industry experience and previous study.

The course offers considerable depth and flexibility, allowing students to select from courses covering specialized topics such as computer networks and security, artificial intelligence, management information systems, user experience design, and web programming. All courses are delivered both on campus and online, using a variety of educational technologies including video lectures, online discussion forums, and access to campus servers through remote desktop facilities. The program also allows students to complete an information and communications technology project relating to a real-life case.

The types of career options include but are not limited to consultant, customer contact center operator, internet and e-commerce, IT educator, computer scientist, EDP auditor, project management, sales and marketing, software development, systems analysis and design, systems management,t and administration.