Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (GDTI)

Back to top Program aims The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology will provide additional professional qualifications in computing for graduates from disciplines other than Computing.

It is a vocationally and academically oriented program emphasising the resolution of technological problems leading to the effective management and analysis of information in both private and public sectors.

Graduates should have a strong understanding of relevant academic disciplines and possess knowledge and skills in problem resolution that will enable them to work effectively in their chosen area or specialisation.

Achievement of the objectives of the student's area of specialisation will result in a graduate of high academic standard who is capable of competing for employment in a chosen professional area and pursuing career development in that or other related areas.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in a non-computing discipline, or equivalent. Or equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption Procedure.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

The objectives of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology are to enable graduates to:

• work as a professional in the Information Technology industry
• acquire specific knowledge and skills in information technology which are relevant to their discipline and careers
• become better problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment
• identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialisation, and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information
• demonstrate skills in the analysis and determination of technological issues at management level
• identify, analyse and solve problems in one or more areas of technology by selecting and using either quantitative or qualitative techniques appropriate to the resolution of technological problems
• satisfy academic admission requirements for membership of relevant professional bodies
• understand and act within the ethics of their profession and the need for a commitment to that profession.