Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

On successful completion of the program students will have:

1. The ability to apply a body of knowledge within information technology as a pathway for further learning.
2. The ability to systematically attain discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a level where they can be applied in a new or existing professional area of information technology.
3. A depth of cognitive skills sufficient to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems in information technology.
4. The ability to communicate effectively through a range of verbal, written and/or presentation skills at an advanced level.

Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in the relevant technologies and theoretical concepts.

Different levels of entry are available based on the previous experience of individual students. As well as providing foundation IT skills for entrants with limited IT experience, the program provides opportunities for experienced IT professionals to enhance and apply their skills within emerging technology driven growth areas including IT, communications, business and entrepreneurship.

Recommended study pattern

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology requires the successful completion of 40 units of study of courses chosen from three lists of directed courses.

To complete this program students must select:

20 units of core courses

• Database Management 1
• Object Oriented Programming.

10 units of courses from List A

• Project Planning and Management
• Process Analysis and Problem Solving.

10 units of courses from List B.

• Managing Under Uncertainty
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Business Intelligence for the Enterprise
• Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the Enterprise
• Big Data
• Data Structures
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Wrangling and Visualisation
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Analytics for Business Intelligence.

Award requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology requires the successful completion of 40 units of study of courses chosen from three lists of directed courses.

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Indicative total fee $14,145

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Prospective students are asked to apply directly to the University. This program is open to both domestic and international students.

• AQF 7 or higher Bachelor degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in any discipline.

Related fields of study may include but are not limited to IT, computing, science, technology, business or communications. Relevant work experience may include but is not limited to technical/professional positions in IT, computing, science, technology, business or communications.

Prospective students who would like their professional qualifications and/or work experience to be considered, please provide certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.

• Diploma or Advanced Diploma of 3 years or equivalent qualification in a related field.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma of 3 years or equivalent qualification in a non-related field plus 1 year relevant work experience.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma of 2 years or equivalent qualification in a related field plus 1 year relevant work experience.
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma of 1 year or equivalent qualification in a related field plus 2 years relevant work experience.

A minimum of 3 years demonstrated relevant work experience in a related field (assessed on a case-by-case basis).

Other qualifications and work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement:

• IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
• IELTS section minimum - 6.0.

If you have additional qualifications or experience above what is required for admission, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This means you can complete your degree faster with less courses to complete. Different pathways are outlined on each degree page.