OpenGraduate diplomaInformation Technology

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: SIA-161441UniversityStudy area: Information TechnologyCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

If your career objective is to work your way up to a high-level management position in IT, then the UC Graduate Diploma in Information Technology course will give you the knowledge, skills and credentials to step forward and forge ahead with confidence. This course has been specifically designed to give you a comprehensive and highly integrated understanding of a range of IT issues covering areas such as database design, security and support. These subjects will help you gain an in-depth understanding of how the IT industry works, how to interpret changes within the market, and most importantly how to adapt to new technology systems as they evolve thus helping give your career a strong advantage by ensuring that your knowledge base is future proof and career ready. This course is perfect for those serious about career advancement or preparing for a future as an academic with a focus on IT. Once you graduate, you will be able to serve in a range of technical and management positions which require IT expertise or, if you prefer to further your study skills in IT, you will be in a great position to undertake a Master of Information Technology and Systems, which is available by enrolling in additional units.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a non-IT field or equivalent.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 191 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)Cambridge C2 Proficiency 191 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)IELTS Academic 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)PTE Academic 73 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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