The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (GDIT) at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is an AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification designed for students who want to build on foundational IT knowledge and develop skills in advanced computing areas, including programming, information networks, database management and cyber security. The programme also develops project-management and logical-thinking skills for designing and implementing technology-based business solutions.

Key benefits include:

• Develops practical and theoretical knowledge across core information technology areas.
• Covers programming using Python, databases, information networks and cyber security.
• Develops IT project-management and service/operations-management capabilities.
• Addresses ethical, privacy and information-security issues associated with technology.
• Applies IT knowledge to business, management, communications and other industry contexts.
• Students studying IT at KBS are eligible for free student membership of the Australian Computer Society.
• Provides a postgraduate IT qualification that can support progression into a range of technical and IT-support careers.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme contains 8 core subjects:

1. TECH1100 – Professional Practice and Communication in IT
2. TECH1200 – Programming in Python
3. TECH1300 – Information Systems in Business
4. TECH1400 – Database Design and Management
5. TECH2100 – Information Networks
6. TECH2200 – IT Project Management
7. TECH2300 – Service and Operations Management in IT
8. TECH2400 – Cyber Security

Prerequisites:

• TECH1100 – Nil
• TECH1200 – Nil
• TECH1300 – Nil
• TECH1400 – Nil
• TECH2100 – Nil
• TECH2200 – TECH1300
• TECH2300 – TECH1100
• TECH2400 – TECH1300 and TECH2100.

Main subject areas include:

• Professional IT practice and communication
• Python programming
• Business information systems
• Database design and management
• Computer/information networks
• IT project management
• IT service and operations management
• Cyber security
• Information security, privacy and ethical technology issues.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is structured as a generalist IT qualification and does not list formal named specialisations.

The curriculum develops capability in:

• Programming
• Information systems
• Database management
• Information networks
• IT project management
• IT service and operations
• Cyber security
• Professional IT practice.

Programme Highlights

• AQF Level 8 postgraduate qualification
• CRICOS code 110275B
• 32 credit points
• 8 core subjects
• Standard duration of 1 year
• 3 trimesters
• March, July and November start periods
• Six listed Australian campus locations
• On-campus and online subject availability
• Python programming
• Database design and management
• Information networks
• IT project management
• Cyber security
• IT service and operations management
• Free Australian Computer Society student membership for KBS IT students. 

Career Outcomes

KBS identifies the following career outcomes:

• Computer Network Engineer
• Computer Systems Engineer
• IT Support Engineer
• IT Test Engineer.

The knowledge developed through the programme may also be relevant to roles involving:

• IT infrastructure
• Information systems
• Database administration
• Network support
• IT project coordination
• Cyber security support
• IT service management.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The latest KBS subject-offering information available is marked as updated June 2026 and covers the 2026/2027 academic cycle. KBS states that details may change and students should check the website for updates.

Important current points:

• The course is CRICOS registered under code 110275B.
• It is AQF Level 8.
• The standard study plan is 8 subjects over 3 trimesters.
• All 8 subjects are core subjects.
• Some subjects have prerequisites.
• Subject availability varies by trimester and delivery mode.
• KBS provides both campus and online subject offerings in its current IT schedule.
• Every IT student at KBS is eligible for free Australian Computer Society student membership.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this CRICOS-registered programme in Australia generally apply for the Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

KBS admission normally involves satisfying academic and English requirements, submitting the required documentation, receiving and accepting an offer, making required payments and obtaining the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE).

For the Student visa, Australian Department of Home Affairs requirements include meeting the applicable requirements for:

• Enrolment in an eligible Australian course.
• Confirmation of Enrolment.
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.
• Financial capacity where evidence is requested.
• English-language requirements or an applicable exemption.