Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology aims to provide you with a general professional qualification in information technology (IT). Broaden or deepen your knowledge of using computers. The core subjects provide you with a foundation in information systems, software development and computer networking. You’ll learn:Technology assessment Evaluate the capacity and … For more content click the Read more button below.

You’ll learn:

Technology assessment
- Evaluate the capacity and capability of different technologies to select the most appropriate technology solution for each situation.
Software testing
- Use research and technical skills to test your IT solutions and learn how to prevent bugs, reduce development costs and improve performance.
Communication and ethics
- Learn how to communicate professionally within the IT sector to ensure you operate aligned to the ethical and cultural values of the IT profession.
Critical thinking
- Understand and critique proposed IT solutions with technical and theoretical knowledge to plan and implement IT solutions effectively.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Lydia Cui

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

049582B

Course instance contact

Lydia Cui

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, students must complete 120 credit points as follows: 90 core credit-points 15 core choice credit points 15 elective credit points

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core90 credit points

Core Choice15 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply comprehensive and coherent knowledge of information technology to develop robust solutions.

Critically evaluate the capacity of technologies to solve complex problems.

Apply research and technical skills to test information technology theories.

Apply awareness of professional ethical and cultural values to communicate advanced technical and professional issues in information technology.

Critique theories in the field of information technology using advanced technical and theoretical knowledge and skill.

Career outcomes

After you graduate, you could work across almost any sector – including technology, communications, education, finance, government, healthcare and energy. Possible roles include:

Network administrator
- Develop, install and provide maintenance support across network and computer systems including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems.

Web developer
- Design, build and maintain websites using both creative and technical skills to continuously improve safety, performance, usability and capacity.

Systems analyst
- Analyse software, hardware and information systems to ensure they're appropriate for the business or client and help to develop and improve these systems and workflows.

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