C06060v5 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

Overview

This course, offered jointly by the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Business, focuses on organisational strategies and planning. It provides a well-balanced selection of subjects from both advanced information technology and management in an integrated program which is relevant to the current and future demands of the IT industry.

IT managers and IT professionals who want to develop an IT management career at a senior level benefit from this course. Graduates are able to understand how effective technology management can make a positive contribution to their organisation. IT managers who already have significant levels of experience will be challenged and gain new perspectives on their management behaviours and thinking.

Course aims

The course aims to:

• develop the professional skills necessary to successfully undertake the role of manager of personnel, resources and processes in a variety of organisational contexts, and
• develop a conceptual and analytical understanding of organisational needs from the differing perspectives of individuals and groups within the organisation.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants require:

• a recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as business or computing and a minimum of five years' professional work experience in the IT industry plus some supervisory experience, or
• the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management (with Passes in all subjects and at least a Credit average over the entire course), where entry to the Graduate Certificate was based on a recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline such as business or computing.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a two-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students complete 48 credit points of study, consisting of five core subjects and three electives.

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical part-time program for students commencing in Autumn semester is shown below.

Note: subjects listed as electives are only offered in a particular semester (or year) if there is sufficient demand and the necessary Faculty resources.

Other information

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