C20049v1 Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice

Overview

The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is not a separate course in its own right but is taken in conjunction with the Faculty's undergraduate Bachelor programs.

Students must obtain suitable employment and work for a minimum of nine months full time and must undertake the academic subjects related to their Industrial Training.

The Diploma is extremely beneficial for students relating their final year of coursework to the practical needs of the IT industry. This experience is invaluable when applying for graduate career positions.

Course aims

The course aims to develop students' technical and generic work skills in a workplace environment. It also enables students to develop lifelong learning skills and gain a better understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.

Career options

For career options, refer to the main degree undertaken. The Diploma increases students' employability by providing at least nine months' work experience before graduation. Many students continue working with their Industrial Training employer and finish their studies part time.

Additional admission requirements

Course duration and attendance

Students are required to obtain an approved full-time job within the IT industry for a minimum of nine months and to complete two semesters of academic study.

Course structure

In addition to undertaking industrial training, students are required to complete 12 credit points comprising the two Industrial Training subjects below.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course program is shown below.

Other information

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