Australia’s long-standing priority migration occupation — a regular in NSW and other state nomination invitation rounds! No related background needed to apply for a master’s — how to choose a popular IT migration major!

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Data Analyst /Business Analyst

Business analysis isan interdisciplinary field combining business and data science, requiring data to be made more valuable and predictive from a business analysis perspective, which can help companies improve operational efficiency and strategic management capability.

In real-world work, this occupationdemands strong English communication and presentation skills, and requires students to masterSQL databases at a basic level, along with proficient use ofPython or other programminglanguages. When comparing analysis results, they can usedata visualisationtools, such asTableau or Matplotlib,to present analysis results to clients or management.

Data analysis, building on business analysis, requires students to strengthen their grasp of data-related knowledge,with future opportunities to move into Data Engineering and Data Science.In real-world work,proficiency in various AWS functions is required, along with skills such as VBA and Power BI.

University of Adelaide Master of Data Science

Course highlights: develops core skills in programming, mathematics and data science, covers emerging fields such as big data and data engineering, and builds an understanding of how data science drives development across organisations, industries and communities. The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Intake: February and July each year

Entry requirements: successful completion of the Big Data Micro Masters programme, with a certificate of completion for each subject

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50

Monash University Master of Data Science

Course highlights: in the core units, students can choose between the data science or advanced data analytics stream, gaining skills in data management, data analysis and data processing to solve real-world problems in science, business and government, with the course also including an industry experience studio project.

Intake: February, July and October each year

Entry requirements:an undergraduate degree in any field with an average of 60% or above, for the 2-year programme

an IT-related undergraduate degree with an average of 60% or above, for the 1.5-year programme

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50

Charles Darwin University Master of Information Technology (Information Systems and Data Science)

Course highlights: covers knowledge of data science and information systems management, plus data visualisation and analysis; through projects and hands-on exercises, the course emphasises both the importance of theory and its application in practice. The course accepts diploma-to-master’s pathways — students who have completed 3 years of full-time diploma study can enrol in the MQP bridging programme based on their IELTS score, before progressing into the postgraduate course. The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Intake: February and July each year

Entry requirements:an undergraduate degree in any field, or a related undergraduate degree

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50

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Information System Analysts

An information systems analyst needs not onlyspecific business management skills, but also needs to combine them with IT technologyto improve the operating efficiency of teams and organisations. TheCRM or ERP systemsthat we’re all familiar with are systems designed by information systems analysts based on a company’s business needs, throughdesign, module planning, coding and testing before being put into operation, drawing on specialised knowledge such as agile development, DevOps, cloud computing and network management. In terms of how difficult it is to study, Information Systemsis relatively easier than fields such as software development or computer science.

making it easier for students without an undergraduate background to enter the IT field to study and work.

Curtin University Master of Commerce (Information Systems and Technology)

Course highlights: applies systems theory and systems development technology to design and develop information systems for organisations across industries, effectively combining information and systems with business cases, requirements, strategy and system design, and providing professional support for the information security, governance and sustainable development of systems. The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Intake: February and July each year

Entry requirements:a related undergraduate background required, or no related undergraduate major required

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50

University of Adelaide Master of Computing and Innovation

Course highlights: learn the C++ language and programming, understand data frameworks and computer systems, and design and build large-scale software systems. The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Intake: February and July each year

Entry requirements:no related undergraduate major required — an undergraduate degree in any field meeting a minimum GPA of 4.5

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50

University of Canberra Master of Information Technology and Systems

Course highlights: artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science, the Internet of Things and robotics network technology, as well as project management. The course accepts diploma-to-master’s pathways — those who have completed 3 years of full-time diploma study can enrol in the GCAF bridging programme before progressing into the postgraduate course. The course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Intake: February, July and October each year

Entry requirements:a related undergraduate background, or no related undergraduate major required

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50

Software Engineer/Development

Software engineering and software development are important parts of the computing field. Graduates of this major who want to work in a related field need to havecoding skills, and an appreciation for the importance of using data structures and algorithms to organise data,which lets you solve outstanding problems in the shortest possible time. You also need a solid foundation in networking knowledge, because in most work environments, developerswork with applications or websites based on the client-server model.A solid understanding of every stage of the software development lifecycle — from requirements analysis to product maintenance — is needed to ensure high-quality software or application products are developed.

Compared with business analysis, data analysis and information systems analysis,software development and software engineering require students to have a related background at the undergraduate level, so forstudents with an undergraduate IT background who want to continue studying IT at postgraduate level, software development and software engineering courses are a good choice.

University of Technology Sydney Master of Information Technology (Software Development)

Course highlights: UTS partners with more than 1,000 industry organisations, including companies such as Cisco, for teaching and research, giving students deeper insight into the business environment and technological developments shaping contemporary information and communication technology (ICT), and building the skills needed for a future career in the IT industry.

Intake: February and July each year

Entry requirements:a related undergraduate background, or an unrelated undergraduate background with a subject failure rate of no more than 25%

English requirements:IELTS overall 6.5, no band below 6.0 or PTE overall 58, no band below 50