Why Study/Key Benefits

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology specialising in Data Analytics is designed for students who want to build practical and theoretical IT knowledge while developing specialised skills in data analytics.

Key benefits include:

• Develop skills to store, manage, organise and analyse data from different computer systems.
• Build conceptual and practical understanding of data science in real-world applications.
• Learn core IT concepts alongside specialised Data Analytics subjects.
• Work collaboratively to solve problems associated with industry-driven challenges.
• Develop knowledge relevant to data management, IT solution implementation and computer architecture.
• Suitable for students who want to transition into an IT career, including applicants coming from non-IT academic backgrounds.
• Provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology and Master of Information Technology.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

Students complete 100 credit points through 8 units.

Core units:

• Creating Web Applications — COS60004 — 12.5 credit points
• Data Management for the Big Data Age — COS60009 — 12.5 credit points
• User-Centred Design — COS70004 — 12.5 credit points
• Cloud Engineering — COS80001 — 12.5 credit points

Data Analytics specialisation units:

• Introduction to Data Science — COS60008 — 12.5 credit points
• Technology Design Project — COS60011 — 12.5 credit points
• Programming Principles and Practices — COS60018 — 12.5 credit points
• Data Visualisation — COS80025 — 12.5 credit points

The Data Analytics specialisation develops knowledge and skills in:

• Data storage
• Data management
• Data organisation
• Data analysis
• Data science
• Data visualisation
• Programming
• IT solution development
• Cloud-based IT environments
• Real-world data applications
• Industry-driven problem solving

Disciplines/Specialisations

Primary discipline:

• Information Technology

Specialisation:

• Data Analytics

Swinburne describes the Data Analytics specialisation as focusing on the ability to store, manage, organise and analyse data from a variety of computer systems.

Other specialisations available within the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology include:

• Information Systems
• Mobile and Cloud Computing
• Software Development

Programme Highlights

• Postgraduate Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.
• Data Analytics specialisation.
• 100 credit points.
• 8 units.
• 12 months full-time.
• Hawthorn campus.
• CRICOS 083471D.
• Practical and theoretical IT education.
• Data science and data analytics focus.
• Industry-driven problem-solving opportunities.
• Suitable for students transitioning into IT from non-IT backgrounds.
• Nested pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology.
• Further progression available to the Master of Information Technology.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies the following career areas for the programme:

• Quantitative Research Analyst
• Digital Workplace Analyst
• Support Engineer
• Network Technician

The Data Analytics specialisation also develops transferable skills relevant to:

• Data analysis
• Data management
• Data visualisation
• Data science
• IT implementation
• Technology and systems support

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

The current programme information confirms:

• Course code: GC-IT1.
• CRICOS code: 083471D.
• Campus: Hawthorn.
• Duration: 12 months full-time.
• Total study requirement: 100 credit points.
• 2027 Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes are published.
• International students in Australia on a Student visa must study full-time and on campus.
• Applicants can enter with a bachelor's degree or higher award in any discipline with less than one-third IT study.
• Three years of relevant work experience is an alternative entry route.
• The Postgraduate Qualifying Program is another pathway available to international applicants.
• Credit transfer and RPL are considered case-by-case.
• The qualification is the first stage of Swinburne's nested IT suite.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this programme in Australia generally require an Australian Student visa, subclass 500.

Key requirements include:

• Enrolment in an eligible course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Meeting the Australian Values Statement requirement where applicable.
• Demonstrating sufficient financial capacity where required.