Kaplan Business School (KBS) is a private higher education provider in Australia offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business, accounting, IT and analytics. It operates campuses in several major Australian cities — including Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney — and is part of Kaplan Inc., a global education group. Courses at KBS are accredited under Australia’s national quality framework (TEQSA) and tailored to develop practical and industry-relevant skills for international and local students.

 

Why Study Graduate Certificate in Information Technology at KBS?

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology helps students develop foundational and applied IT skills that are in demand across industries including IT services, business operations, communications and management. You’ll build core knowledge in programming, database design and business IT systems — providing a pathway to either start a career in IT or progress into higher postgraduate study such as a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree later.

• Helps you gain practical skills in programming and databases
• Shorter postgraduate credential (ideal if you’re upskilling quickly)
• Can be a pathway to further IT study at Kaplan
• Free membership to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) while studying
• Applicable across business & tech sectors globally

 

Programme Structure & Subjects

The course comprises 4 core subjects (total 16 credit points), focused on essential IT knowledge areas:

Core Subjects

• TECH1100 – Professional Practice and Communication in IT

• TECH1200 – Programming in Python

• TECH1300 – Information Systems in Business

• TECH1400 – Database Design and Management

 

Disciplines & Focus Areas

This graduate certificate provides a foundational IT discipline focus, covering key areas such as:

• Professional IT communication
• Programming fundamentals
• Business IT systems
• Database design and management

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Short-duration postgraduate certificate: Faster completion compared with master’s programs.
• ACS membership: Free student membership with the Australian Computer Society, supporting networking and professional development.
• Practical skills: Curriculum focuses on industry-relevant technologies used across business and IT sectors.
• Pathway to advanced study: Subjects may credit toward a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree in IT at KBS.
• Multicity campuses: Study in major Australian cities known for vibrant student communities.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology may qualify for entry-level roles such as:

• IT Coordinator
• Desktop Support Specialist
• Helpdesk Operator
• Technical Operations Officer

 

Visa Requirements (for International Students)

International applicants must obtain an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) to study this full-time on-campus program. Typical visa requirements include:

• Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from KBS
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
• OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)
• Valid passport and academic transcripts

 

Latest Updates & Notes

• The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology has three annual intakes (March, July, November).
• International tuition estimates for 2025–2026 are around AUD 13,200–14,560 for the full program.
• The course serves as a practical and shorter pathway into IT careers and further postgraduate IT study.