Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology course is concerned with the accumulation 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 entry-level skills and introduces techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology.

Students will gain specialist skills and become capable of working with information technology solutions at an entry level.

This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to seek professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to seek a career in IT.

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

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

Once approved applications will reopen for 2020 intake.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology course is concerned with the accumulation 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 entry-level skills and introduces techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology.

Students will gain specialist skills and become capable of working with information technology solutions at an entry level. This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to seek professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to seek a career in IT.

• 6 core foundation units in IT skills and technologies (75 credit points)
• 5 specialisation-specific core units (62.5 credit points) from one of the specialist groups
• 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Units of study

Complete 6 units (75 credit points):

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

Complete 5 units (62.5 credit points) from one of the following core specialisations:

INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling COS60008 Introduction to Data Science INF80031 Applied Business Analytics and Data Visualisation INF60014 Database Systems ICT90003 Applied Research Methods COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80007 Advanced Java ICT90003 Applied Research Methods

Complete one of the following two

COS80002 Human-Computer Interaction or COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation * INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF80028 Business Process Management INF80025 Business Information Systems Analysis INF80043 IS/IT Risk Management ICT90003 Applied Research Methods TNE70003 Network Routing Principles TNE60006 Networks and Switching COS80013 Internet Security TNE80003 Broadband Multimedia Networks ICT90003 Applied Research Methods COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80020 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications COS80021 Web Application Development ICT90003 Applied Research Methods COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming TNE60002 Network Administration COS80013 Internet Security INF80043 IS/IT Risk Management ICT90003 Applied Research Methods COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability COS80013 Internet Security ICT90003 Applied Research Methods

Complete 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points) from any of the relevant elective groups:

COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security INF60012 Cloud Enterprise Systems and Analytics INF80033 Database Implementation INF80037 Database Administration TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS80020 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability COS80021 Web Application Development COS80011 Cloud-Native Application Architectures COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security INF60014 Database Systems INF60012 Cloud Enterprise Systems and Analytics INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media INF80031 Applied Business Analytics and Data Visualisation INF80040 Predictive Analytics INF80033 Database Implementation INF80037 Database Administration TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles TNE60002 Network Administration TNE80007 Enterprise Network Server Administration TNE80008 Advanced Routing TNE80010 Advanced Switching TNE80011 Secure Remote Access Networks TNE80014 Unix in the Internet TNE80013 Software Managed Networks COS70006 Object-Oriented Programming COS70007 Data Communications and Security COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media COS80007 Advanced Java COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS80007 Advanced Java COS80010 Software Testing Processes and Automation COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems SWE80003 Software Testing and Reliability INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles COS80007 Advanced Java COS80011 Cloud-Native Application Architectures COS80019 Software Development for Mobile Devices COS80020 Creating Data Driven Mobile Applications COS80021 Web Application Development COS80022 High-Performance Software Systems INF60010 Requirements, Analysis and Modelling INF60013 Mobile Business and Social Media TNE60006 Networks and Switching TNE70003 Network Routing Principles

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is available to applicants who have completed a recognised bachelor degree that has few or no studies in information technology (IT content comprising less than one third of the degree).

• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with independence demonstrating the ability to analyse, process and synthesise complex information
• communicate information proficiently to a variety of audiences, demonstrating scholarship of ICT foundations, as well as recent advances in the ICT field within the context of a specialisation (Software Development, Information Systems or Networking)
• apply a coherent and advanced knowledge of Information Technology, critically evaluate trade-offs, and create innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• demonstrate personal discipline, scholarship of the field, critical thinking, and judgment by completing a substantial Capstone Project using contemporary techniques
• reflect on, and take responsibility for your own learning, manage your own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development
• demonstrate a coherent understanding of the fundamental aspects of ICT solutions including the use of a range of tools and techniques for requirements capture, solution design and construction, and project management.

• 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 in their business or community.