the master of information technology and systems (mits) provides a wide breadth of knowledge of varying aspects of information technology (it) and information systems (is). the mits provides students with a previous tertiary qualification in any discipline area with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to deal effectively with advanced issues involving it and is.

the mits provides non-ict students with broad knowledge and understanding of fundamental information and communication technology concepts and principles. it also enables all students to select significant areas for in-depth study, from a range of advanced it and is areas, to provide students with knowledge, understanding and experiences that transcend technologies and are robust over time so that students are well-placed to deal with ongoing, rapid changes in the it and is fields. studies in the various advanced areas of ict allow students to develop a professional, responsible, self-reflective and critical attitude to the practice of ict.