WHY STUDY IT AT SAE
Globally connected
Benefit from our network of 12,500 annual graduates from 47 campuses across 20 countries. Combined with our worldwide industry connections, our MIT opens doors to endless career opportunities in Australia and beyond.
SAE is the innovator
With almost 50 years of experience in creative media and technology education, SAE has an extensive track record of establishing innovative, Australian-first technology and creative courses ensures that our MIT contains future-focused topics and skill development.
Blend tech with creativity
Discover our MIT’s unique blend of technical expertise and artistic innovation, preparing you for a world where technology and creativity work together.
Education for the makers of tomorrow
Stand out in the job market with a unique blend of IT and digital media expertise, including units in AI, mobile app development, cyber security and project management.
Future-focused skills
Master in-demand technical skills like AI and machine learning, software development, cyber security, and data analysis.
Work integrated learning
Graduate with real-world experience through industry-based projects and professional work placements.
Value
With tuition fees from $24,000 per year along with scholarships available for international students, SAE makes it easier to access hands-on, industry-relevant learning without the high tuition fees.
WHY STUDY IN PERTH
Perth Campus
116-120 Roe Street, Northbridge, WA 6003
SAE Perth is conveniently located within walking distance of the CBD, Swan River, great cafes, affordable accommodation and public transport. The campus has a welcoming student community, and a staff of dedicated professionals committed to best-practice teaching and learning.
About Perth
Home to stunning beaches, expansive public spaces and the picturesque Swan River, Perth offers a relaxed yet vibrant lifestyle that appeals to international students from around the world.
Key Stats
#12 most liveable city in the world
Ranked in the top 2.5% of best cities in the world
Ranked in the top 35 for best student city in the world
More than 20% of residents speak a language other than English at home
WHY STUDY IN SYDNEY
Sydney Campus
39 Regent Street, Chippendale, NSW 2008
Our seven-storey, purpose-designed campus is in Sydney’s arts and cultural hub, Chippendale. Along with a large and diverse student community and a staff of dedicated, knowledgeable professionals, the campus is within walking distance of many public transport, dining and entertainment options.
About Sydney
Home to the iconic Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, Sydney is world-famous for being n exciting and welcoming destination for international students and tourists alike.
Key Stats
Ranked in the top 20 for world’s most innovative cities
#4 safest city globally, and safest city in Australia
#4 most liveable city and #7 best student city in the world
40% of residents speak a language other than English at home
From software development and artificial intelligence to data analysis and cyber security, our MIT will help you build a future-focused skill set that’s in demand across industries. Alongside technical mastery, you’ll refine skills like critical thinking, project management, and effective communication –all essential for leading teams and driving innovation.
Industries that employ IT professionals
PROGRESS YOUR CAREER WITH A PRACTICAL MASTERY OF TECHNOLOGY. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SAE University College is offering an exclusive scholarship to support new international students pursuing an MIT in Australia.
We’re investing in the next generation of creative and tech industry professionals by rewarding academic excellence, leadership, and creative potential.
International students enrolling in SAE’s Postgraduate IT courses to receive a scholarship valued at up to $10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Scholarships are available for the September 2025 and February 2026 intakes only, so apply now!
For more information, contact international.admissions@sae.edu.au Visit sae.edu.au/international-scholarships Your Creative Career Starts Now.
COURSE INFORMATION Graduate Certificate of Software Development
Duration Standard Track
Start Date
Sydney - intakes commence September 2025
Perth - intakes commence February 2026
Location
Sydney and Perth (on campus)
SAE’s Graduate Certificate of Software Development is designed for working professionals without a relevant bachelor’s degree who want to formalise their experience and gain a recognised qualification to step confidently into postgraduate study.
You’ll build foundational expertise across programming, web development, databases, networks, cloud computing, and cyber security, while developing the critical thinking, project planning and problem-solving skills that employers demand. Guided by real-world, project-based learning, you’ll apply your knowledge to practical scenarios from day one.
Through this course, you’ll learn to design intuitive web interfaces, write and debug code using core programming principles, and implement modern data and storage solutions. You’ll gain confidence working across both front and back-end technologies, and be introduced to Agile workflows, project documentation and software deployment processes.
Practical, project-based learning ensures you’ll apply what you learn from day one, culminating in a software project that brings together your new skills in a real-world development context.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, pivot into a new area of tech, or take the first step toward a Master of Information Technology, the Graduate Certificate of Software Development provides a solid foundation to position yourself as a future leader in your field.
Career Paths
Junior Software Developer
Web Developer
Technical Project Coordinator
Assistant Project Manager (IT)
QA Tester
Junior DevOps Assistant
COURSE INFORMATION
Master of Information Technology
Duration
Standard Track
6 Trimesters Full Time
13 subjects / 10 subjects at 10 credit points, 3 subjects at 20 credit points
CRICOS CODE: 116628M
Start Date
Sydney - intakes commence September 2025
Perth - intakes commence February 2026
Location
Sydney and Perth (on campus)
SAE’s MIT is an industry-relevant and modern course shaped by our legacy in creative media and technology education. By seamlessly blending technology and creativity, we’re nurturing the next generation of digital pioneers. Developed in line with Australian Computer Society (ACS) standards for forward-thinking professionals, this industryrelevant course combines technical expertise with real-world application, ensuring graduates are equipped for careers in AI and machine learning, software development, cyber security, data analysis and beyond.
Our hands-on, practical learning model incorporates real-world industry projects and work integrated learning. With an extensive industry partnerships program, SAE students gain realworld experience working on client-based projects such as developing data dashboards for nonprofits or collaborating with music and design students on interdisciplinary projects powered by generative AI.
The course is delivered through both face-to-face and online components, allowing students to study in a way that provides balance between other life and work commitments. SAE’s faculty is renowned for their currency of knowledge, and many of our faculty members are industry practitioners.
Along with state-of-the-art facilities and a future-focused curriculum, SAE’s MIT course empowers students to expand the boundaries of innovation and helps students thrive in an evolving creative and technological landscape.
Career Paths
Web Developer
Software Programmer
Mobile Application Programmer
Analyst Programmer
System Analyst
ICT Project Manager
KEY UNITS
Client Based Project Management
The Client Based Project Management unit offers hands-on experience in managing tech projects for real clients, a crucial skill for IT professionals. You’ll learn to gather project requirements, manage client relationships, and deliver results-driven proposals. Working in teams, you’ll apply agile methodologies to develop innovative software solutions while considering social and environmental impacts. This unit equips you with the technical and professional skills needed to excel in the global tech industry.
Capstone Projects
In our capstone project, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in project management and design by delivering innovative software solutions to tackle real-world challenges. Whether you choose a negotiated entrepreneurial project or an industry project, individually or in a group, you’ll create detailed project documentation. This experience culminates in a comprehensive portfolio that demonstrates your skills and mastery as a reflective IT professional, preparing you to make a global impact.
Cyber Security
The Cyber Security unit delves into effective data security risk management within modern networked and cloud-based environments. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of cyber security principles, methodologies, and technical solutions, enabling you to identify threats and vulnerabilities in both business and personal IT infrastructures. The unit introduces various assessment tools for contingency planning and risk mitigation, while also exploring the complex relationships between ethics, cyber security, and privacy in today’s legal and regulatory compliance landscape.
KEY UNITS
Mobile Development
In this unit, you will develop an understanding of the mobile development space, and build theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to develop apps. Be introduced to and critically analyse both the technical aspects of mobile application development and effective user experience. Apply your learning across a range of real-world projects to further your understanding of key development elements including application lifecycles, cross-platform development, the mobile application/web relationship and how to launch your mobile app.
Blockchain Technology
Build your knowledge of the business processes blockchain is redefining and how blockchain interconnects with complementary technology ecosystems. Develop expertise to adapt and apply your knowledge and technical skills and embed processes and analytical thinking to challenges that balance the economic advancement of business with social responsibility through the deployment of blockchain solutions. Apply your learning across a range of real-world projects to further your understanding of Blockchain Systems and Architecture, Token Economics, Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, and use cases for small and medium enterprises.
Web Development
In this unit, you will be introduced to and gain experience using a range of web development technologies to design and develop web applications. You will build knowledge of industry standards and best practice and demonstrate how these can be implemented in different contexts. You will apply your learning across a range of real-world projects to further your understanding of the key elements, attributes and applicability of web development.
HOW DO WE SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS?
At SAE, we’re here to support you whenever you need us. Each SAE campus has a well-trained, experienced network of support staff to support you in your studies. Each member appreciates the challenges of living and studying in a foreign country and is more than happy to assist you with any issues you may have.
We Are Here to Help
Let’s be honest, studying can be hard work and isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. We have a team of specialists who are here to help you navigate your way through any challenges that may arise throughout your journey with SAE.
Supporting Your Experience
Not only are our lecturers available to guide you through your studies, our campus Student Services and Library teams can also help along the way. Providing insights into how to research, find the right information, write for assignments, time and study management skills - you will be surrounded by support at SAE.
Supporting Your Learning
In addition to your lecturers, our Technical Department team members are on hand to assist you with the use of specialist equipment and facilities and provide technical advice. IT staff are also available for support with our electronic resources.
Supporting Your Wellbeing
We can also help you get in contact with the right people for any other support you might need. From on-campus counselling, wellbeing and disabilities support to liaison with local professional legal, financial, medical, accommodation and community services. SAE are committed to offering you the support you need.
You can find full details of all our support services for international students at:
or visit sae.edu.au/international
Perth / 116-120 Roe Street, Northbridge, WA, 6003
T +61 (0)8 6217 4100
E perth@sae.edu.au
Sydney / 39 Regent Street,Chippendale, NSW 2008
T +61 (0)2 8241 5200
E sydney@sae.edu.au
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