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Postgraduate TUA-GIT-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

Expand and formalise your IT knowledge

Design and develop secure, innovative ICT solutions to business problems. You’ll work on the principles of programming and explore emerging technologies. Future-proof your career with research into software engineering, security and more.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$12,021

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

  • Apply cognitive and technical skills from the Information Technology body of knowledge to solve complex real-life problems with innovation and ethical practice.
  • Critically analyse problem sets to construct acute IT solutions and communicate to stakeholders including technology professionals and business clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills from the field of IT to effectively and efficiently investigate and solve problem sets with mastery.
  • Demonstrate sound judgement, non-partisanship and accountability in team leadership roles to achieve effective planning, management, execution and communication of IT projects.
  • Integrate IT concepts and adopt industry best practices to devise solutions for commercial problems.
Career opportunities

With a Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, you will be equipped for employment within the IT industry in a variety of generalist or niche roles. You will also be able to pursue further study with a Master of Information Technology. Potential career paths include:

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Help Desk Support Specialist
  • Web Designer
  • Software Developer
Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

  • Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or relevant disciplines covering studies in programming, computer networks, database and web development.

Work and Life

  • Work life experience demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Description

Throughout the course, you will cover key IT areas including programming, environmental security, software engineering and software development. With the rise of emerging and smart technologies, your subjects will teach you how to effectively design and develop secure, innovative ICT solutions to business problems.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 1 trimester full time, 3 trimesters part time

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The course structure comprises of 4 Information Technology (IT) core subjects at level 400.

Award Requirements

To be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, students must complete 40 credit points over 4 subjects as outlined in the course structure above. Each subject has a value of 10 credit points.
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