Diploma in Information Technology

Information technology and computing increasingly define how the world operates.

Software permeates every area of modern living, from the smallest personal device to automating entire industries.

Information Technology professionals are responsible for designing the software that runs so much of our lives, and for creating systems that handle and analyse incredible amounts of data.

Course Aims

This course is designed for students seeking an introduction to study in information technology or looking to grow their computer science, data science, or mathematical skills. It aims to give students new to the field a solid grounding in fundamental principles of computer science as well as the flexibility to fill in their mathematical or data science skills depending on their background and intended destination. It also aims to give more experienced students a compact means to access introductory and intermediate units in information technology, computer science, and data science, in order to extend their skills in areas that are relevant to their career.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to design and develop computer programs; analyse and debug computer programs to describe their purpose and identify logic and syntactical errors; understand principles of abstraction in the design of programs and computer systems; communicate and collaborate effectively with others; understand how ethical considerations apply to software development, with consideration for impacts on others and society; and demonstrate a capacity for independent learning and a developing level of technical knowledge in information technology and its applications.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will have a coherent knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and skills that are fundamental to information technology. They will have a global perspective on the impact of computing on daily life. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to communicate ideas and information clearly and coherently. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to identify and formulate problems, and design, create, and analyse solutions. Information Literacy Graduates demonstrate the capacity to critically evaluate the sources, values and validity of information and use information in critical and creative thinking. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates demonstrate understanding of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession including an appreciation of their own ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community. Lifelong Learning Graduates demonstrate the creative and analytical skills to learn and adapt to new techniques, concepts, technologies, and situations as their field continues to evolve and develop. They are able to generate new technology and solutions, and to analyse and appraise developments made by others. They take responsibility and accountability for their learning and professional practice. Independence and Collaboration Graduates are able to apply their skills and knowledge individually and as part of collaborative teams. They are able to work with intellectual independence, and to collaborate with technical colleagues.