C11138v5 Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Management

Overview

This course, offered jointly by the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Business, is designed to teach students the skills and competencies required for IT management. It provides a well-balanced selection of subjects from advanced information technology and management in an integrated program relevant to the current and future demands of a broad range of organisations.

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.

Course aims

The course aims to enable students 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
• evidence of general and professional qualifications, such as other post-secondary school qualifications that can establish the applicant's aptitude, knowledge and practical experience, which will satisfy the Faculty Board in Information Technology that the applicant possesses the educational preparation and capacity to pursue postgraduate studies, and a minimum of five years' professional work experience in the IT industry, plus some supervisory experience.

Course duration and attendance

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

Course structure

Students must complete 24 credit points of study, made up of three core subjects and one elective.

Course completion requirements

Course program

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

Other information

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