100% Online Information and Communications Technology programs
Earn your master’s in 2 years
Graduate with industry-recognised certifications
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27 June 2025
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Save on your program fees
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for UniSC’s 100% online ICT programs available for Trimester 2 2025. The cost of the Graduate Certificate with a CSP is $4,656 (normally $11,964). The cost of the Masters program with a CSP is $22,464 (normally $50,376).*
Earn globally recognised ICT certifications
Prepare for IT leadership roles, even if you’ve never worked in IT before. The University of the Sunshine Coast’s (UniSC’s) 100% online IT post-graduate programs are taught by professionals from the ground up — so you’ll learn everything you need to know.
The technology industry is fast-paced and ever-changing. To make sure you’re always learning the most relevant information, especially in the growth areas of cyber security, data, and programming, we’re business partners with the Sunshine Coast Technology Industry Alliance and work with an industry advisory board with the likes of IT companies such as Cisco, Dell, Oracle, Next DC, and Sunshine Coast Council.
In our programs, you’ll earn not only your degree or graduate certificate but highly valued, 3rd-party industry certifications as well, without the extra costs and time for prepwork and exams. These globally recognised certifications provide you with marketable credentials that employers look for beyond your degree or certificate.
You’ll study:
- Cyber Security
- Digital Investigations
- Network Security
- Machine Learning
- Managing Data
- Programming
We’re excited to offer you opportunities to learn about this challenging industry with unlimited potential as you connect with its leaders who share their first-hand, trailblazing knowledge of ICT.
Programs
UniSC’s 100% online Master of ICT delivers a holistic understanding of ICT and focuses on growth areas of cyber security, data and programming. You’ll complete 14 online courses over two years at the times and locations best for you — there’s no need to give up your life to advance your career.
As part of the program, you’ll graduate with your master’s and the industry certifications employers look for beyond a degree. These 3rd-party certifications are globally recognised. They demonstrate your experience level and knowledge and put you well ahead of graduates with the same degree.
- Microsoft (Security, Compliance, Identity Fundamentals)
- ITS Python
- Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
- Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
By graduation, you’ll have a firm working knowledge of data analytics, data science engineering, data and process management, domain knowledge and research methods.
**International student entry requirements below.
Fast-track your IT career quickly. UniSC’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Information Communications Technology focuses on four online courses that you can complete in 8 months at the times and locations that are best for you.
You’ll study:
- Managing Data
- Data Visualisation
- Programming
- Management Informatics
As part of the program, you’ll earn your graduate certificate as well as the ITS Python Certification, a highly marketable, globally recognised certification that helps you stand out in the job market.
If you decide to pursue the master’s program after you complete the graduate certificate, you may transfer your graduate certificate credits to the program. This means you only need to complete 10 courses to earn your master’s degree.
**International student entry requirements below.
Why choose us
Technology careers
AUD $137,6811 Senior business analyst salary
Earn 16% more
In top-paying industries.1
Top 25 occupations 5 emerging occupations on the list involve data analytics.2
61% of organisations Use data to drive operational efficiencies.3
About the University of the Sunshine Coast
The University of the Sunshine Coast — UniSC — is young, fresh and driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture is just as important as a world-class education, delivered by world-class educators.
We’re not the biggest university, but we’re doing big things. We’ve produced ground-breaking research and award-winning alumni while championing sustainability and maintaining diversity. We believe in preparing now for tomorrow’s challenges, and our programs support teaching our grads how to thrive and lead in ever-changing marketplaces.
Together with our people, community and partners, we’re building a safe, sustainable, supportive, future-focused and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made and opportunities are earned.
Join us and build your future the way you want it.
Sources
- https://www.adaptiveus.com
- https://www.nationalskillscommission.gov.au
- https://www2.deloitte.com
*Indicative pricing subject to change.
**If you are an international student, you will need to prove your English proficiency through IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subtest.