Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
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Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is an intense, accelerated, introductory program in Information Technology.
Key features
- We use the latest in collaborative online technologies to provide you with an effective learning environment.
- The first part of the program is designed around our tailored suite of online learning tools, teaching you IT and communication skills in an innovative technical environment.
Minimum course duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Graduates with a Bachelor degree in any discipline. This program is designed for those wanting to change career direction or to formalise their existing experience in computing and information technology with a recognised university qualification.
Course fee
AUD $17.520 p.a. - $730 per credit point 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with relevant major.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 to 500 level | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this graduate diploma
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS114 | Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS224 | Database Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | COMP247 | Data Communications | ||
| COMP249 | Web Technology | ||||
| COMP255 | Software Engineering | ||||
| ISYS254 | Applications Modelling and Development | 3 | |||
| Required | ISYS301 | Enterprise Systems Integration | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS302 | Management of IT Systems and Projects | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS360 | Technology Management | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | ISYS303 | Advanced Applications Development | ||
| ISYS326 | Advanced Databases and Enterprise Systems | ||||
| COMP343 | Cryptography and Information Security | ||||
| COMP344 | E-Commerce Technology | ||||
| COMP347 | Computer Networks | ||||
| COMP348 | Document Processing and the Semantic Web | 3 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this graduate diploma | 24 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Programmer
- Analyst Programmer
- Database Administrator
- System Administrator
- Helpdesk Support
- Desktop Support
- Network Support or Business Analyst
Employers
- Apple
- AT&T Bell Labs
- Compaq
- Computer Associates
- EDS
- government departments
- IBM
- Macquarie Bank
- Microsoft
- Optus
- small business
- Sybase
- Westpac
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