Overview

The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Professional Information Technology is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and technical and communication skills necessary to succeed as an Information Technology professional. Students will develop knowledge in core areas such as IT project management, computer architecture, database systems and professional practice in IT. The course also provides a pathway to Masters level study in a specialised Information Technology area.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Language requirements

Standard

Enrolment pattern

There is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Enrolment patterns will depend upon students' choice of subjects, the prerequisite needs of subjects and the session of availability of subjects.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
apply advanced knowledge of Information Technology (IT) in a professional setting to develop solutions for real world problems
2.
critically apply knowledge of current and emerging IT trends in the domains of computer systems, database design, IT ethics and project management
3.
analyse and evaluate situations to identify solutions for complex IT problems by applying relevant theoretical concepts
4.
effectively utilise IT project management concepts in a professional setting

Alternative exit options

The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate [Exit point only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.