Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Tech things up a notch with postgrad study
A graduate certificate, diploma or master degree with a strong tech focus could future-proof your career. Get all the course info and application advice you need to help you make that next crucial career step.
Duration
12 months full-time or 2 years part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
2022 Start Dates
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- 4 core units (50 credit points)
- 4 specialisation units (50 credit points)
Units of study
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- 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.
Graduate skills
- 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 within their business or community.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
This course offers Commonwealth Supported Places for eligible students.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
- a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline (with few or no studies in information technology – less than one third of the degree); or
- three years relevant work experience; or
- the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only).