The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology course is concerned with the development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions.

 

This course will provide students with a sample of entry-level skills which introduce techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions. Students will gain skills and become capable of working with some information technology solutions at an entry level.

 

This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to undertake semi-professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for further learning.

 

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career in IT.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Information Technology students must complete 8 units of study (100 credit points) as follows:

• Eight (8) core units (100 credit points)

Volume of Learning
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology consists of 100 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps.). In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning is typically 1 year of full-time study.

Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is 50 credit points (normally four units)