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All industries today require software specialists with advanced skill sets and an ability to develop, test, and maintain software to meet ever-evolving modern industry and commercial requirements.
The Master of Software Application Development is designed for current Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals with a bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science who wish to gain advanced technical skills and expertise for the challenges of rapidly advancing Digital Technologies.
In a world driven by rapid digital transformation, software is at the heart of innovation. The Master of Software Application Development equips you with the technical mastery and leadership acumen to not only keep pace with the future—but to shape it.
This course is tailored for professionals with a background in IT or computer science who are ready to elevate their career. You'll dive deep into cutting-edge software development practices, emerging technologies, and human-centered skills that make great developers into outstanding team leaders and innovators. Whether you want to lead development teams, architect enterprise-level systems, or launch your own tech venture, this program gives you the tools to get there.
The Master of Software Application Development will provide students with transferable skills, industry experience and in-depth knowledge of business practices, positioning them for potential careers such as the following:
Students wishing to gain entry into the Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security) at ASA Institute of Higher Education must meet at least one of the following entry criteria.
Admissions Criteria
Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements is in accordance with ASA’s Diversity and Equity Policy and Student Admission Policy and Procedure.
Along with the above admissions criteria, international applicants also must demonstrate and meet one of the following minimum English Language Proficiency standards:
For more information and country specific English exemptions please see Section 8. English Language Requirements of the Student Admission Policy – Include link directly to policy section
For more information about our standard admission requirements:
Student Admission Policy
International Students must apply through a qualified Education Agent. For more information visit why we use an agent – website link
International applicants are only eligible to enroll as full-time students and must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied.
Any student with prior learning may submit appropriate evidence and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. ASA may award credit towards achievement of a qualification or award for various forms of prior learning by comparing a student’s current level of skills and knowledge against unit learning outcomes.
ASA may, at its discretion, recognise the validity of other forms of training or education, providing they are deemed equivalent to, or meet, the AQF standards. For further information please review the Recognition to Prior Learning Policy.
ASA Tuition fees are charged on a 'per unit of study' basis. The number of units of study are specified within the Letter of Offer provided to each student*.
Students must pay their fees for each study period in advance and in accordance with their LoO which provides admission to the course. The LoO indicates all due dates for fee payments during the course enrolment.
*If you have/plan to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, the total number of units of study is subject to change.
Other Costs
All other fees associated with studying at ASA are non-tuition fee related and will only be charged dependent on the individual student circumstances, these include but are not limited to:
ASA operates on a quarterly basis (four intakes per year) with each intake running for 8 weeks at a time.
Full Time
2 Year Course : 2 units a per quarter – 8 units per year.
The primary mode of delivery is face-to-face and at the same time online for each unit. Each unit will be delivered as a four hour workshop, twice per week every four weeks. This is what is currently says on the website but will need to change based on the new 8 week model once implemented
For future intakes, view key dates here – include button or link to key dates page
Onshore Students
Students studying within Australia are required to complete their course on campus. Students will have the option to take online subjects up to 33% of their course total to meet ESOS Compliance as per your student visa conditions.
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Offshore Students
Students who are studying overseas and do not undertake any study within Australia are not required to maintain student visa conditions and can study fully online.
*This program is currently not offered to Domestic Students.
