The Diploma of Information Technology at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is an AQF Level 5 qualification designed for students who want to develop practical IT, programming and technology skills and understand how these skills can be applied to contemporary business problems. The course focuses on identifying technology-based business opportunities, communicating technical solutions and applying ethical, privacy and information-security frameworks.

Key benefits include:

• Develop foundational knowledge of information technology and programming.
• Learn Python programming.
• Study information systems in business.
• Develop database design and management skills.
• Understand information networks.
• Gain knowledge of IT project management.
• Develop introductory cyber-security knowledge.
• Learn professional communication and practice skills for IT environments.
• Gain free Australian Computer Society student membership as a KBS IT student.
• Create a pathway into the second year of KBS's Bachelor of Information Technology, subject to credit requirements. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme contains 8 core subjects with no elective subjects listed on the current course page.

The subjects are:

• TEC100 – Introduction to Information Technology
• TEC101 – Professional Practice and Communication in IT
• TEC102 – Programming in Python
• TEC103 – Information Systems in Business
• TEC104 – Database Design and Management
• TEC105 – Information Networks
• TEC106 – IT Project Management
• TEC108 – Cyber Security.

Prerequisites:

• TEC100: No prerequisite
• TEC101: No prerequisite
• TEC102: No prerequisite
• TEC103: No prerequisite
• TEC104: No prerequisite
• TEC105: No prerequisite
• TEC106: TEC103
• TEC108: TEC103 and TEC105.

The main learning areas therefore include:

• Information technology fundamentals
• Programming and Python
• Business information systems
• Database management
• Computer networks
• IT project management
• Cyber security
• Professional IT communication and practice.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The programme is focused on Information Technology.

Major areas covered are:

• Information technology
• Programming
• Information systems
• Database management
• Networking
• IT project management
• Cyber security
• Professional IT practice.

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 5 qualification.
• CRICOS code 110279J.
• 1-year standard duration.
• 8 subjects.
• 3 trimesters.
• 8 core subjects.
• Available at Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
• March, July and November programme start months.
• Free Australian Computer Society student membership for KBS IT students.
• Practical coverage of programming, databases, networking, information systems, IT project management and cyber security.
• Potential credit entry into the second year of KBS's Bachelor of Information Technology. 

Career Outcomes

KBS identifies the following potential career outcomes:

• IT Support Operator
• Computer Service Technician
• IT Trainer
• Helpdesk Assistant.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KBS programme page identifies the Diploma of Information Technology as AQF Level 5 and CRICOS 110279J.

Important points for applicants include:

• International students must be 18 at course commencement.
• Academic and English requirements must both be satisfied.
• Subject prerequisites apply to IT Project Management and Cyber Security.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may provide exemptions for eligible previous study.
• Not all subjects may be offered in every trimester, so students should confirm subject availability before finalising their study plan.
• Every KBS IT student is eligible for free Australian Computer Society membership.
• The qualification provides a possible progression route into the second year of KBS's Bachelor of Information Technology, subject to applicable credit assessment. 

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this Australian qualification generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

KBS's international application process requires the applicant to:

1. Complete the KBS application.
2. Submit certified supporting documents.
3. Receive an Offer of Admission.
4. Accept the offer and pay the fees specified in the offer.
5. Receive an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).
6. Use the eCoE when proceeding with the Australian Student visa application.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that Student visa applicants must generally:

• Be enrolled in an eligible course and hold a valid CoE when the visa is decided.
• Hold Overseas Student Health Cover, unless exempt.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Meet any applicable English-language requirement.
• Meet other individual visa and documentary requirements.