Graduate Certificate of Information Technology

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 specialist 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 seek semi-professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for further learning.

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology, students may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, and will be given full credit for the units completed.

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is currently pending an update.

Once approved applications will reopen for 2020 intake.

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 specialist 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 seek semi-professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for further learning.

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

• 6 IT core units (75 credit points)
• 2 specialisation-specific core units (25 credit points)

Units of study

Complete six units (75 credit points):

INF60007 Business Information Systems COS60009 Data Management for the Big Data Age COS60004 Creating Web Applications COS60006 Introduction to Programming COS70004 User-Centred Design INF70005 Strategic Project Management

Complete two units from one of the following (25 credit points):

INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling COS60008 Introduction to Data Science COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF80028 Business Process Management TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming TNE60002 Network Administration COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security

A recognised bachelor degree that has few or no studies in information technology (IT content comprising less than one third of the degree).

Upon completion of their course, students will be capable graduate ICT professionals, and able to:

• demonstrate a coherent understanding of the fundamental aspects of ICT solutions including appropriate project management skills
• identify, analyse and evaluate a range of potential solutions to problems by reflecting on associated trade-offs, work with stakeholders to propose appropriate solutions, communicate effectively the underlying value, and implement ICT solutions to achieve desired stakeholder expectations
• demonstrate the professional application of a range of appropriate tools, techniques, and methods relevant to facilitate construction of information technology systems
• demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems, to respond to ethical organisational and IT issues and dilemmas, and to think rigorously and independently.

The graduate attributes that relate to this program help to produce graduates who:

• are capable in their chosen professional areas
• are adaptable and manage change
• operate effectively in work and community situations
• are aware of environments
• are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business or community.