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Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

CRICOS Code: 115640A

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology course is designed for students who are seeking to broaden their skills and expand their employment opportunities, or as a pathway to further education. The course will enable students to develop knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by undertaking foundational units including networking, database, programming, and computer architecture in conjunction with electives from a range of postgraduate ICT units. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology can be taken as a stand-alone course or as a pathway to the Master of Information Technology course.

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Melbourne, Australia

 

LearningWhite Study Mode: Full-time, face to face
Duration Duration: Full-time, 1 year (2 Trimesters)
Location Location: 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Requirements Course Requirements: 5 Core Units Plus 3 Electives
Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements – Domestic

    • Completion of an Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
    • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
    • Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Age Entry Requirement

  • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age prior to commencing this course at the Institute.

International Students      

Academic Entry Requirements

  • Completion of an Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

English Entry Requirements

  • IELTS score of a minimum of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent; or
  • Recognised English Language Course: English for Academic Purposes from Ozford English Language Centre or another CRICOS listed English language qualification studied in Australia with outcomes equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; or
  • Completion of undergraduate or postgraduate degree, including Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Australia within the past two years; or
  • Completion of a higher education qualification in English Language awarded by a recognised university in which English is the primary language.
    Age Entry Requirement
    • Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age prior to commencing this course at the Institute.
Requirements Career Outcomes

  • ICT Security Specialist
  • Systems Administrator
  • Systems Analyst

Course Outline

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology course is designed for students who are seeking to broaden their skills and expand their employment opportunities, or as a pathway to further education. The course will enable students to develop knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by undertaking foundational units including networking, database, programming, and computer architecture in conjunction with electives from a range of postgraduate ICT units. The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology can be taken as a stand-alone course or as a pathway to the Master of Information Technology course.

Core Units

  • ICT5000 Data Communication and Networks
  • ICT5010 Database Design and Management
  • ICT5020 Programming and Algorithms
  • ICT5030 Computer Architecture
  • COM5981 Professional Communications

    • 3 Electives

  • ICT5100 Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • ICT5110 Applied Statistics and Data Analytics
  • ICT5120 Software and Systems Development
  • MGT6923 Global Project Management
  • ICT6010 Cloud Computing
  • ICT6020 ICT Governance and Professional Issues
  • ICT6100 ICT Research Methods
  • ICT6110 ICT Capstone Project
  • ICT6200 Network Security
  • ICT6210 Penetration Testing
  • ICT6220 Digital Forensics and Analysis
  • ICT6300 Big Data Management
  • ICT6310 Data Mining
  • ICT6320 Data Visualisation
  • ICT6400 Web and Mobile Application Development
  • ICT6410 User Experience Design
  • ICT6420 Software Analysis and Testing

    • Assessment Methods

    Assessment methods used for each course will vary depending on the individual unit of study. Generally, the assessment will comprise one or more assessment items with different percentage weightings being applied to each. Types of assessment items include (but not limited to):

  • Practical Exercises
  • Mid-Semester Tests
  • Reflective Journal Reports
  • Individual and Group Presentations
  • Individual and Group Projects and Assignments
  • Case Study Analyses and Reports
  • Workplace Evaluation

    • Key Dates and Fees

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    Please click here for more information about Tuition Fees and Other Non-Tuition Fees.

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