Master of Information and Communication Technology

ICT Industry Insights

Australia’s digital economy continues to drive strong demand for advanced ICT capability. Jobs and Skills Australia projects the employment share of Professionals and Managers to keep rising to May 2035, with ICT Managers among the faster-growing roles within management. In parallel, ACS Digital Pulse 2024 reports that Australia’s technology workforce passed one million in 2024 and forecasts ~1.3 million tech workers by 2030, underscoring persistent skills gaps in data, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.

Within this demand, AI and Cyber Security stand out. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national Generative AI study finds AI is more likely to augment work than replace jobs, but adoption is still early and hinges on uplift in digital, data and AI skills across sectors. On the cyber front, government’s 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy sets a vision for Australia to be a world leader in cyber security by 2030, while AustCyber’s sector plan estimates ~125,800 people in the cyber workforce (2022), including ~51,300 in dedicated cyber roles—evidence of depth gaps in specialised capability. Together these signals point to sustained demand for graduates with applied AI/ML, data engineering and model governance skills, alongside cyber architecture, assurance, incident response and secure-by-design engineering.

Kent’s Master of Information and Communication Technology

Kent’s Master of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) is an AQF Level 9 program designed to address industry skills shortages and niche capability needs. The curriculum develops advanced, practice-oriented knowledge and critical thinking, preparing graduates to apply concepts in real organisational contexts and to operate to contemporary professional and ethical standards. Delivery is led by highly qualified academics with industry experience and strong professional networks, ensuring currency and externally engaged learning.

Course Overview

The Master of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) comprises a suite of 24 units (all 6 credit points). To complete a course you will need to complete 8 core plus 8 specialisation units. there are 8 specialisation units offered across both Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. Either award requires 16 units / 96 credit points: 8 core (48 credit points) and 8 specialisation (48 credit points) with two capstone units embedded.

Awards

• Master of Information and Communication Technology with a Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Information and Communication Technology with a Specialisation in Cyber Security

Career Outcomes

Graduates may progress into roles such as:

• Programmer
• User Experience / User Interface Designer
• Network Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Security Analyst
• Cyber Security Specialist

Pathways to Higher Degree Research

Graduates may apply for admission into Higher Degree Research qualifications in Information and Communication Technology in Australia and overseas such as:

• Master of Information Systems by Research, or
• Master of Philosophy in Information and Communication Technology, or
• Doctor of Philosophy in Information and Communication Technology.

Professional Accreditation

Accreditation information is updated periodically; consult the official course page for the current status.

Why Study MICT?

Graduates can analyse and solve complex computing problems to AQF Level 9 standards, including:

• Enhance career prospects in high-growth fields of Cyber Security and AI.
• Access higher salary opportunities associated with scarce, specialised skills.
• Stay current with rapid technological advances and evolving industry practice.
• Pivot into resilient ICT roles less susceptible to automation impacts.
• Future-proof professional capability through advanced, adaptable skill sets.
• Build a pathway to higher degree research in leading areas of technological innovation.