Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

GD188 -- Graduate Diploma in Information TechnologyThe Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is embedded within Master of Information Technology program.

It is designed for non-computing graduates who wish to make a career change and enter into the ever evolving ICT industry.

This program is also suitable for IT graduates who wish to upskill to enhance your career prospects.GD188 - Graduate diploma in Information Technology is an interim award within MC208- Master of Information Technology program.

Upon completion of the first year of the program (96 credit points), including core courses, you will be eligible to exit the program with the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (GD188).This program develops a skill set that spans from theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge developments in computing.

As a graduate of this program, you will be knowledgeable and creative;

have excellent programming skills;

be capable of designing, implementing and maintaining complex software systems;

and be able to readily adapt to new advances in the rapidly changing information technology environment and/or continue towards a research degree.The ISYS1117 Software Engineering Fundamentals course simulates realistic work situations where you will have the opportunity to learn, apply and demonstrate professional software project management practice.

You will work in a team on a software engineering project, interacting with a professional software project manager.This program is delivered on campus;

some courses may be available online.

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Year One of the Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from Advanced Topics Options. Please refer to the list of Advanced Topics Option courses at the end of this program structure.

Select and Complete One (1) Course from Program Options or Advanced Topics Options. Please refer to the list of Program Option courses and Advanced Topics Option courses at the end of this program structure.

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Program Option Courses

List of Program Option Courses

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Advanced Topics Option Courses

List of Advanced Topics Option Courses

This program is not available for direct entry. Entry to this program is via MC208 Master of Information Technology as an intermediate exit point.

Students in the MC208 program who wish to exit the Masters before completion, may be eligible to take out the intermediary award of GD188 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.

You are expected to develop the following Program Learning Outcomes:

Enabling Knowledge

You will gain skills as you apply knowledge with creativity and initiative to new situations. In doing so, you will:

• Demonstrate mastery of a body of knowledge that includes recent developments in computer science and information technology;
• Recognise and use research principles and methods applicable to computer science and information technology.

Critical Analysis

You will learn to accurately and objectively examine, and critically investigate computer science and information technology (IT) concepts, evidence, theories or situations, in particular to:

• Analyse and model complex requirements and constraints for the purpose of designing and implementing software artefacts and IT systems;
• Evaluate and compare designs of software artefacts and IT systems on the basis of organisational and user requirements.

Problem Solving

Your capability to analyse complex problems and synthesise suitable solutions will be extended as you learn to:

• Design and implement software solutions that accommodate specified requirements and constraints, based on analysis or modelling or requirements specification.

Communication

You will learn to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through a range of modes and media, in particular to:

• Interpret abstract theoretical propositions, choose methodologies, justify conclusions and defend professional decisions to both IT and non-IT personnel via technical reports of professional standard and technical presentations.

Team Work

You will learn to work as an effective and productive team member in a range of professional and social situations, in particular to:

• Work effectively in different roles, to form, manage, and successfully produce outcomes from collaborative teams, whose members may have diverse cultural backgrounds and life circumstances, and differing levels of technical expertise.

Responsibility

You will be required to accept responsibility for your own learning and make informed decisions about judging and adopting appropriate behaviour in professional and social situations. This includes accepting the responsibility for independent life-long learning and a high level of accountability. Specifically, you will learn to:

• Effectively apply relevant standards, ethical considerations, and an understanding of legal and privacy issues to designing software applications and IT systems.