C06058v7 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Overview

This course provides a broad introduction to the fundamental aspects of information technology and is primarily designed for those who have studied little or no IT in their previous degree.

Students gain the necessary knowledge and skills to equip them for a career in IT. As well as gaining a broad foundation, students are able to choose elective subjects from a wide range of options.

Career options

Career options include database manager, information manager, information officer, programmer analyst or systems analyst.

Additional admission requirements

Local applicants require a minimum qualification equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Australian university, with a competitive Pass.

Recognition of prior learning

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is one year of full-time, or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology totals 48 credit points of study and consists of five core subjects and 18 credit points of electives selected from a defined list.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The following example shows a typical full-time program for a student commencing in Autumn semester. The selection of subjects for part-time students is dependent upon the commencing semester and the availability of evening subject offerings. Part-time students should contact the Program Leader for further information.

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

Articulation with UTS courses

Professional recognition

Australian Computer Society

Graduates are eligible for associate-level membership.

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 10 Student Centre on: