General Information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology teaches you the theoretical and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions. You’ll learn a variety of entry-level skills relevant to the design and construction of IT solutions. This course is open to students who wish to transition into an IT career.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Creating Web Applications
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60004
Data Management for the Big Data Age
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60009
User-Centred Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS70004
Cloud Computing Architecture
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS80001
Specialisation Units
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Units of study Unit code
Introduction to Data Science
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60008
Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60010
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60011
Data Visualisation
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS80025
Units of study Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60010
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60011
Requirements Analysis and Modelling
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		INF60010
Business Process Management
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		INF80028
Units of study Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60010
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60011
Object-Oriented Programming
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS70006
Software Quality and Testing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS80022
Units of study Unit code
Technology Inquiry Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60010
Technology Design Project
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS60011
Object-Oriented Programming
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS70006
Software Quality and Testing
Specialisation unit, 12.5 credit points 		COS80022

Aims and objectives

On successful completion of this course students will be able to :

  • Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the fundamental aspects of ICT solutions including appropriate project management skills
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate a range of potential solutions to problems by reflecting on associated trade-offs, work with stakeholders to propose appropriate solutions, communicate effectively the underlying value, and implement ICT solutions to achieve desired stakeholder expectations
  • Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems, to respond to ethical organisational and IT issues and dilemmas, and to think rigorously and independently
  • Demonstrate the professional application of a range of appropriate tools, techniques, and methods relevant to facilitate construction of information technology systems

Career opportunities

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

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to move into a career in IT.

Volume of learning

The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology consists of 100 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps.). In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points. The volume of learning is typically 1 year of full-time study.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is 50 credit points (normally four units).

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

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