Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Summary

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is for students who have already completed a degree.

This programme provides comprehensive knowledge and training in the latest developments in computer technology.

The Graduate Diploma in IT is designed on a one to one basis. As a student you will receive individual course plans that are designed around your needs, interests and career plans.

You are welcome to focus on one area of IT with your elective courses:

• Networking
• Software Development

See 'Are you looking to specialise?' below for more details.

You will need a minimum number of 75 credits at Level 7 in order to complete this programme.

Is this the right choice for me?

If you already have a degree, or extensive business experience and are looking to enhance your professional career, whether in a technical or a business area, this programme will give you an opportunity to extend your knowledge into a specialised field without having to complete another degree.

Are you looking to specialise?

This programme is made up of 6 x 15 credit courses, plus 1 x 30 credit project course.

By taking particular courses, you can choose to focus on a particular area of Information Technology.

You will need to complete 75 credits at Level 7 in order to qualify for completion of this graduate diploma, then you can take a number of courses at your interest from levels 5 and 6.

You do not need to specialise in any subject, but we do have suggestions if you have an interest in:

Networking - ICT Infrastructure

• CSA502 Computer Systems Architecture Semester One
• NET603 Practical Network Development Semester One
• NET702 Cloud Services Semester One
• RES701 Research Methods Semester One
• NET602 Network Management Semester Two
• NET701 Enterprise Infrastructures Semester Two
• PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two

Software Development

• SDV601 Software Development Semester One
• WEB701 Web Technologies Semester One
• DAT602 Database Application Development Semester One
• RES701 Research Methods Semester One
• DAT701 Enterprise Database Solutions Semester Two
• SDV602 Software Development 2 Semester Two
• PRJ702 Graduate Diploma Project Semester Two