Information Technology

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a 36-unit program offered by the College of Science and Engineering.The course articulates with the Master of Information Technology, and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the awards.

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.

Core - Year 1 topics

COMP8701 Fundamentals of Computing GE (4.5 units) COMP8702 Computer Programming 1 GE (4.5 units) COMP8711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering GE (4.5 units) COMP8812 Software Engineering Principles and Practice GE (4.5 units) COMP9812 Operating Systems GE (4.5 units) ENGR8762 Networks and Cybersecurity GE (4.5 units) STAT8721 Data Science GE (4.5 units) STEM8001 Research Methods and Professional Skills (4.5 units)

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex information systems
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other computer scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• develop computer-based solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of research and the continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of Information Technology.

On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students will be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Computer Society.