Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

On successful completion, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of general concepts in Information technology.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems in selected areas of information technology.
3. Apply appropriate information technology concepts to solve common practical real-world problems in a professionally responsible manner.
4. Communicate information technology concepts to wider management and other IT professionals in both written and oral form.
5. Conduct professional work ethically and with integrity and appropriate regard to security and intellectual property implications.

Graduate Certificate of Information Technology gives you an overview of computer programming and the fundamentals of computer science. It provides an introduction to the field and a foundation for further study. Following completion of the course, you can undertake further study in one of our master degrees in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, networking, information systems management, internet of things or data science. 

Recommended study pattern

You must study:

• Fundamentals of Computer Science

You may choose three elective subjects from the following list:

• Data Science
• Web Technology
• Database Systems
• Cyber Security Management in Practice
• Enterprise Systems Integration
• Management of IT Systems and
• Applications Modelling and Development
• Data Communications

The order in which you study subjects may depend upon when you commence your degree and the pace of your study. Some subjects are only available at certain times of the year.

Award requirements

This postgraduate coursework degree requires completion of four subjects.

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Indicative total fee $4,148

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.

This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 44,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.

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10

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. The required standard of English for this degree is:

• Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent from TOEFL, Pearson, Cambridge or OET.

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning.