The postgraduate program of study in mainframe computing at the University of Canberra
is designed for students who have an undergraduate IT degree or a non-IT degree.
There are two versions of the degree:
- Master of Information Technology (Mainframe Computing), consisting of 12 units, see
here; and
- Master of Information Technology in Mainframe Computing (Advanced), consisting of 16 units, see
here.
The 16 unit version is particularly relevant to individuals who do not have a prior
IT degree and to international students who are interested in seeking Permanent
Residence status in Australia after completing their studies.
The Mainframe Computing stream consists of six mainframe units and all are compulsory
for you to graduate with a prestigious MIT in mainframe computing.
You will select other units from the
postgraduate program at University of Canberra to create a truly international
standard degree.
You will be accessing an actual mainframe environment supplied by IBM and supported by
Global Online Learning. The knowledge you will gain through this stream will give you
the skills needed to work in any IBM mainframe environment in the world.
If you have an undergraduate degree in IT, that the University of Canberra deems equivalent
to an Australian bachelor degree, you can normally
enrol in the 12 unit MIT (Mainframe Computing) and
study four units per semester over three semesters, or study on a part time basis.
If you have a non-IT degree that the University of Canberra deems equivalent
to an Australian bachelor degree, or for other reasons wish to do the 16 unit degree,
the University will tailor the degree program for you over four semesters
of study so that you graduate with the MIT in Mainframe Computing (Advanced).
Information for international students about Permanent Residence in Australia,
possible work experience, and the University of Canberrra is available
here.
