Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology course is concerned with the accumulation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions.
This course will provide students with entry-level skills and introduces techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology.
Students will gain specialist skills and become capable of working with information technology solutions at an entry level. This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to seek professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning.
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to seek a career in IT.
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students may progress to the Master of Information Technology, and will be given full credit for the units completed.
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Duration
1.5 year full-time or 3 years part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology course is concerned with the accumulation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the design, construction, operation, support and maintenance of information technology (IT) solutions.
This course will provide students with entry-level skills and introduces techniques used in the design and construction of IT solutions, as well as the research skills needed to assess the effectiveness of a solution or technology.
Students will gain specialist skills and become capable of working with information technology solutions at an entry level. This course provides graduates with knowledge and skills allowing them to seek professional work in field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and as a pathway for research and further learning.
The Graduate Diploma of Information Technology provides graduates from non-IT backgrounds a path to seek a career in IT.
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students may progress to the Master of Information Technology, and will be given full credit for the units completed.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, students must complete 150 credit points (12 units of study) as follows:
- 6 Core Foundation units in IT skills and technologies (75 credit points)
- 5 Specialisation-specific core units (62.5 credit points) from one of the specialist groups
- 1 Elective unit (12.5 credit points)
Units of study
IT Core units
Complete 6 units (75 credit points):
Specialisation-specific core units
Complete 5 units (62.5 credit points) from one of the following core specialisations:
Data Analytics Specialisation
or
Software Development Specialisation
or
Information Systems Specialisation
INF80025 Business Information Systems Analysis # or
Network Management Specialisation
or
Mobile and Cloud Computing Specialisation
or
System Security and Anti-Hacking Specialisation
or
Software Testing Specialisation
or
Research and Development Specialisation
ICT80014 Minor Thesis (25 credit points) #
Elective units
Complete 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points) from any of the relevant elective groups:
Data Analytics electives
or
Software Development electives
or
Network Management electives
Network Management electives
or
Mobile and Cloud Computing electives
Mobile and Cloud Computing electives
or
System Security and Anti-Hacking electives
System Security and Anti-Hacking electives
or
Software Testing electives
Software Testing electives
or
Research and Development electives
Research and Development electives
# 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
This program addresses the issues and technologies that are being widely adopted in industry. Graduates should be equipped for employment in IT and network positions.
Aims and objectives
Upon completion of their course, students will be capable graduate ICT professionals, and able to:
1. Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with independence demonstrating the ability to analyse, process and synthesise complex information.
2. Communicate information proficiently to a variety of audiences, demonstrating scholarship of ICT foundations, as well as recent advances in the ICT field within the context of a specialisation (Software Development, Information Systems or Networking).
3. Apply a coherent and advanced knowledge of Information Technology, critically evaluate trade-offs, and create innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence.
4. Demonstrate personal discipline, scholarship of the field, critical thinking, and judgment by completing a substantial Capstone Project using contemporary techniques.
5. Reflect on, and take responsibility for your own learning, manage your own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development.
6. Demonstrate a coherent understanding of the fundamental aspects of ICT solutions including the use of a range of tools and techniques for requirements capture, solution design and construction, and project management.
Graduate skills
The graduate attributes which relate to this program help to produce graduates who:
- 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 in their business or community.
Pathways and scholarships
- Recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
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Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2017 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2017 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
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
Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology is available to applicants who have completed a recognised bachelor degree that has few or no studies in information technology (IT content comprising less than one third of the degree).