Studying Information Technology at Macquarie
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:
Software design and construction
Applied data modelling and analysis
Security problem detection and mitigation
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:
Cyber Security
Web and Mobile App Development
Data Science
Information Systems and Business Analysis
Software Technology
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:
Cryptography
Artificial Intelligence
Offensive Security
Data Communications
Digital Forensics (Bachelor) or Forensic Analysis (Master)
Career opportunities:
IT/security consultant
IT/security manager
Privacy officer
Risk analyst
Employers:
Banking and financial institutions
Consultancies, e.g. Deloitte, KPMG, PwC
Defence organisations
Energy and supply companies
Government agencies
Information technology companies, e.g. Google, IBM, Microsoft
Media and entertainment companies
Retail and e-business companies
Telecommunications companies, e.g. Optus, Telstra
Transport companies
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:
JavaScript programming
Networking for web and mobile applications
Web design
App modelling and development
Students will have the option to choose complementary subjects in:
Artificial intelligence
Computer graphics
Processing
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:
App designer
App developer
Computer and information systems manager
Computer support specialist
Computer systems analyst
Content developer
E-business manager
Programmer
Self-employed entrepreneur
Software developer
Web developer
Employers:
Banking and finance
Consultancies
Government agencies
Insurance companies
Media and entertainment
Retail and e-business
Tech companies, e.g. Apple, Google, IBM, Microsoft
Telecommunications
Transport and logistics companies, e.g. Uber
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:
How to process and analyse data sets, including big data
How to use mathematical and statistical modelling techniques
How to use machine learning and data mining to solve challenging problems
How to communicate findings to different audiences
Career opportunities:
Business analyst
Consultant
Data analyst
Data scientist
Entrepreneur
Financial consultant
Government policy adviser
Information technology analyst
Market analyst
Web developer
Employers:
Banking and finance
Business analyst firms
Consulting firms
Defence organisations
Government organisations
Large and small businesses
Marketing and public relations firms
Research and tech organisations, e.g. Data61
Retail and e-business
Technology and software companies
Other Information Technology Programs offered at Macquarie:
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Postgraduate
Master of Data Science
Master of Information Technology in Cyber Security
Master of Information Technology in Networking
Master of Information Systems Management