100% online technology courses
Ranked above world standard*
12–24 months to complete your Master’s
Industry-focused specialisations
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Study your Master’s at a top-ranked university
At La Trobe University, our computer science courses are ranked above world standard.* All subjects allow you to complete assignments within a virtual lab so you can use the tools of your chosen profession with real-world data and build valuable experience. They offer industry-focused specialisations that are on par with the fastest-growing roles in the industry so you can gain the deeper knowledge and experience you need to step into leadership roles when you graduate.
With a Master’s from La Trobe, you gain more than just the experience and knowledge you need to move forward in your career. You graduate with skills employers look for in leadership positions such as emotional intelligence, resilience, ethical decision-making, conflict resolution and process development.
Take the next step in your career in cybersecurity.
In La Trobe’s 100 per cent online, Master of Cybersecurity, we’ll prepare you with the fundamentals to become a cybersecurity professional. You’ll study cyber law and risk management, ethical hacking and defence, artificial intelligence, secure programming and more. Choose an industry-focused specialisation in artificial intelligence, business operations or computer science.
You’ll graduate ready to advance your career in this fast-paced field in 14 months to roles such as a cybersecurity consultant, penetration tester, digital forensic investigator, secure system architect or cybercrime analyst.
Use data science and analytics to ask the right questions, build the right programs and create powerful solutions. With pathway opportunities available, you can study a Master of Data Science with any educational background. In La Trobe’s 100 per cent online Master of Data Science course, we’ll teach you how to process complex data, apply statistical modelling, use programming languages and more.
You’ll work with real data sets from our industry partners in our virtual lab to practice and perfect your skills with open-source software and platforms, programming languages, big data and cloud-based services so you graduate with hands-on experience. You can choose an industry-focused specialisation in big data and cloud computing or data modelling and analytics and graduate in just 14 months.
Spark innovation in your company using AI to drive change and improve business outcomes. No matter your educational background, you’ll gain the technology fundamentals you need to succeed.
Gain hands-on experience using today’s AI tools and strategies in La Trobe’s 100 per cent online Master of Artificial Intelligence course. You’ll learn AI research, NLP, design, and deep-learning techniques while gaining experience working in the virtual lab to perfect your skills in machine learning and natural language processing. You can graduate in just 14 months and step into a multi-billion dollar sector, ready to lead with confidence.
Become an IT expert and join one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia. You can apply for our Master of IT with an undergraduate degree in any field.
La Trobe’s 100 per cent online, ACS-accredited Master of Information Technology prepares you to work in this exciting field. You’ll learn mobile app development, networks, databases, cloud computing, programming languages, system design and more. Select an industry-focused specialisation in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or cloud analytics. You can complete your degree in just 14 just months, ready to step into a sector that’s growing four times faster than the overall Australian workforce.
Our online technology Master’s courses at La Trobe are:
Ranked above world standard
Learn in-demand skills from a world-renowned team. Ranked by the Australian Research Council in 2019 for our research in information systems.
Comprehensive
You don’t need an undergraduate degree in computer science, technology or maths to enrol. You’ll learn the technology fundamentals you need to succeed.
Industry-focused
You’ll build a strong IT foundation then choose an industry-focused specialisation to deepen your knowledge and experience.
Hands-on
Complete assignments in our virtual learning lab to gain the experience employers are looking for in their top candidates.
Technology Careers
The demand for cybersecurity professionals through 2024.1
Average salary for a data scientist.2
Projected need of AI professionals by 2030.3
Forecasted need for technology professionals by 2026.3
About La Trobe University
At La Trobe University, we believe you need a powerful skill set beyond what you learn in a textbook. We teach you how to adapt to new situations, connect with others, take the lead and think differently, all while you learn the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career.
Citations and disclaimer
- AustCyber’s Digital Census 2020
- Payscale, Data Scientist Salary
- ACS Australia’s Digital Pulse 2021: Future directions for Australia’s technology workforce
*Ranked above world standard for research in information systems, mathematical and statistical sciences – Australian Research council, 2019